Paradise Recipes

JIMMY BUFFETT'S "CHEESEBURGER IN PARADISE"

Steps:

• Using a meat grinder with a 3/8-inch plate, grind the meat. Change to a 1/8-inch plate, and grind a second time. Shape the ground meat into 4 (7-ounce) patties. In a mixing bowl, combine the kosher salt, pepper, garlic salt, onion salt and celery salt. Mix well. Place burger on a hot grill and season with the seasoning salt. Cook the burgers halfway to desired temperature and flip over and finish cooking. Place cheese on the burger when it is 3/4 of the way cooked and melt. Place bottom bun on plate. Place burger on bottom bun. Place lettuce, tomato and onion on top of the burger. Cover with top bun and secure with a toothpick. Place pickle next to the burger. Place fries on the plate.

BEACH PARADISE

Steps:

• Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, add ingredients and shake well. Pour into a highball glass and garnish with a maraschino cherry.

PARADISE COOKIES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Combine sugar and butter in a large bowl. Beat at medium speed until creamy.
• Add drained pineapple and vanilla; continue beating until well mixed.
• Reduce mixer speed to low; add flour and baking powder. Beat until well mixed.
• By hand, stir in nuts and 1/4 cup of the coconut.
• Place remaining coconut in a small bowl.
• Shape dough into 1-inch balls; dip tops in coconut and place onto ungreased cookie sheets.
• Bake 12-15 minutes or until set. Let cool for 2 minutes before removing from cookie sheets.

BIRD OF PARADISE

Steps:

• Whisk the egg and milk together, place cheese in a shallow bowl.
• Dip Chicken into egg"wash" then into cheese.
• In a skillet melt the butter.
• Add the coated chicken and brown for 5-6 minutes on each side.
• Add Sherry.
• Cover and cook on med-low heat for 35 minutes or until cooked through.