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THE DOUBLE CHEESE BURGER MURDER, the second book in the Burger Bar Mystery series, by Rosie A. Point packs a lot of story into a quick read. Typically books in a series can be read as a standalone but in this instance I’d highly recommend starting with the first book. There is an unsolved case involving the protagonist’s mother (that appears to run through several books) which has brought Detective Christie Watson to the small town of Sleepy Creek. Plus she’s in trouble with her boss back in Boston and given strict orders to not get involved in any police matters. Of course she can’t help herself when a young woman drops dead right in front of her. The action and plot start right off the bat which pulled me in to keep turning pages and find out what happens next. Personally I’m more partial to longer stories but Ms. Point does an admirable job of weaving in both the central murder mystery with the cold case. While the cold case is left unsolved in this book with little hints at what future investigations might hold, I didn’t feel like it was an irritating cliffhanger. Instead, it was enough to whet my appetite and make me look forward to future installments. I’m intrigued with how Christie will figure out how she can continue investigating without getting fired from her job for disobeying orders.
I really enjoy the character of Christie. She’s funny yet driven to do the right thing no matter the consequences. Although she’s a detective, her investigations border on what an amateur sleuth would do since she’s not supposed to get involved. Nor does she have access to technology and resources like a normal, on-duty detective would have. This keeps the book in the “cozy” realm instead of straying into a police procedural. Christie also has several supporting characters and I enjoyed their repartee, especially with her best friend, Grizzie, who owns the Burger Bar, the best place in town for mouthwatering food.
While there aren’t any recipes in the book, Ms. Point has compiled the Burger Bar Cookbook with some of Grizzie and Christie’s favorite foods. One of the dishes they enjoy is Missi’s Mac and Cheese. Rich, without the use of heavy cream, this comfort dish has plenty of flavor thanks to the addition of crisp, smoky bacon. I was distracted helping my granddaughter with a project while I was making this dish and accidentally used the whole pound of pasta. But, despite not having as much sauce to pasta ratio as the recipe calls for, the Mac and Cheese was still delicious and provided warming comfort on a cold winter night!
Amazon Synopsis
A poisoning, a mystery, and a murderer on the loose…
Suspended detective Christie Watson has decided not to get involved in any more murder cases. If the Captain back in Boston finds out she’s been investigating, she’s fired!
But when a local artist is poisoned, and Christie’s best friend’s cousin is accused, she realizes that she can’t stay out of this case. Especially when their might be a murderer watching her every move.
Can she solve the case before she becomes the next victim?
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Serves 3, depending on how hungry you are!
- 3-1/2 cups macaroni pasta, dry
- 6 slices bacon - fried and cut into pieces
- Cheddar cheese for the top
- 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1-1/2 cups milk
- Paprika
- Salt
- Pepper
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Heat your oven at 350 degrees (F).
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Cook your macaroni until it's tender - but not too soft, it should be al dente - according to the directions on packaging.
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While the macaroni cooks, start on your sauce. Place a saucepan on the burner, heat it on medium-high, and add your oil.
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Once your oil is hot, add your flour and stir. You should have a sort of paste at the bottom of the pan. If it's too crumbly, add some more oil. Cook it, but use care to not burn.
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Add your milk while whisking the mixture to prevent the flour-oil from causing clots.
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Add dashes of paprika, salt and pepper.
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Allow the sauce to thicken on medium heat, stirring constantly.
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Add your cheddar cheese and stir it through (this will help with the thickening).
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Once your sauce is thick, remove from the heat.
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Drain your pasta.
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Mix the pasta, sauce, and bacon pieces together, then pour into a casserole dish. Top with your extra cheese.
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Put in the oven and allow to bake for 20 minutes or until the cheese on top is golden brown.
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Cheese and ketchup
my favorite burger toppings are bacon, cheese, tomatoe, lettuce, mayo and mustard
My favorite topping on a burger are mustard, pickles, leaf lettuce, bacon, and chili.
Mustard, lettuce ?, tomato ?, pickle & onion ?. Yum! Now my mouth is watering.
My favorite burger toppings are mustard, lettuce, tomato, bacon, purple onion, pickles, and cheese.
My favorite is onions, tomato, ketchup, mustard
Barbecue sauce, bacon, cheddar and pickles.
Cheese, lettuce and depending on where I’m at mustard or mayonnaise.
Lettuce, tomato, mayo, blue cheese, sweet relish, cheese (American or Swiss)
Favorite toppings are lettuce and tomato. I like the flavor to come from the burger. 🙂
I love various items depending on my mood. A burger must always have cheese on it for me. Then comes choice of condiments, usually mustard and/or mayonnaise. Pickles either dill or bread and butter, tomato, bacon, red onion and/or quacomole are my other additions. I prefer my burger not well done – medium well is fine with a little pink in the middle. Also preparing the meat mixture ahead of time helps the seasonings flavor your meat although just salt and pepper can be just as delicious.
Mushrooms and grilled onions.
Mustard, mayo, lettuce, tomato and pickle. Yum!
I like all toppings on my burgers.
Favorite burger toppings? I have to say onions, jalepenos , mushrooms, ketchup and lots and lots of pickles.
I like cheese, lettuce, tomato and dill pickles
My favorite burger toppings are cheese, tomato, avocado, and bacon. Yum! I wouldn’t mind some fried onions, either, lol.
Sharp cheddar or blue cheese, browned onions, fresh tomato
Is that an 8X8 or 9X9 inch pan you used?
My favorite burger is an olive burger.
I really like a good bacon and bleu cheese burger.
I like avocado as a topping
I’m probably a traditionalist because I like lettuce, tomato, mayo and cheese. Sometimes I’m in a mood for something more adventurous.
I absolutely love Mac and cheese and have to try this!! I pretty much love hamburgers with just about any toppings, but a favorite is mushrooms, grilled onions and Swiss cheese. I also love cozy mysteries, especially when there’s food involved. Thanks so much for the chance.
Mayo. Onion. Bacon. Toasted bun. All yummy
Mustard, pickles, lettuce, mayo, green chilies, bacon
at home – thousand island dressing
eating out – bbq sauce, bacon, cheddar, grilled onions or onion straws
Thank you for the opportunity
My favorite toppings are swiss cheese, bacon, grilled onions and mushrooms with a little ketchup.
Looks delish!!
Pickles, onions, cheese and ketchup.
My favorite burger topping are what I consider “an old fashion hamburger.” I want lettuce – iceburg so it is crunchy and as a ‘leaf’ as opposed to chopped or shredded; a slice or two of tomato; dill pickle slices; a slice of raw onion; mustard. If there is just a little ketchup as well, that is ok but it isn’t needed.
One of my favorite toppings is balsamic glazed mushrooms. Another is pickled red/purple onions (cut really thin), and my favorite cheese to put inside of a burger is Boursin! OMG delicious when you get into the center a bit!
My husband loves coleslaw on burgers and hot dogs.