#flowertherapy might be right up there with #water #flowertherapy might be right up there with #watertherapy.  Love passing the time in secret wildflower patches. As you do. 🌸
I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon was on the way home tonight, and my friend pulled over right away so I could grab a photo. That’s when someone really knows you! It was just too beautiful to resist. 🌙
Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ C Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ 
Context: 1/ picture perfect weekend, 2/ threw together a quick meal w udon noodles, steak and broccoli, so good, 3/ the sun reflections on this painting struck me today, looked like a cross 4/ it takes all afternoon but nothing like Sunday Gravy, 5/ six months old, 6/ when he wants some serious zzzz’s, he covers his eye with his ears, the cutest, 7/ breakfast pastries at @coniglios
I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛
Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged photo, but Lola just has ZERO boundaries and Clifford is exceptionally patient. 😂
I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s so good for you), so when I saw that a local patisserie has a smoked salmon croissant available (weekends only), I added it to my list of things to seek out. I popped into @chocolatinenj early on Mother’s Day and was rewarded with this deliciousness. Layers of soft flaky croissant dough, tender smoked salmon, light whipped cream, thinly sliced red and green onion slivers and dotted with capers… it was every bit as amazing as you’d imagine it would be. If you’re local, don’t sleep on this one. 😋
Weekend photos in review, the belated edition. 1/ Weekend photos in review, the belated edition.

1/ hit up a few yard sales and snagged this beautiful pasta dish from Italy with my favorite color for a buck, 2/ and one of these printer trays came home with me too, 3/ pre Mother’s Day celebrations with 30 local moms, 4/ finished the weekend supervising furniture assembly
Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd bir Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd birthday. Unfortunately she’s not here to celebrate because she died suddenly at age 49. I think of her often … every Mother’s Day because we spent most of them together since her husband worked weekends … when I discover a new food adventure (we once did a day long donut crawl) … when I’m sharing a special time with my kids knowing that her then-11 year old is growing up without her. Before she passed, I always appreciated every day, but since then, even more so. You never know what the next day can bring, so relish in the sunshine, surprise rainstorms, making wishes over railroad tracks and all the wonderful randomness life can throw your way. Don’t waste a single second, say yes, live on the outskirts of your comfort zone, laugh often, tell people you love them, give eight second hugs, and squeeze every ounce of joy you can out of life. Do it for the people who can’t. ✨
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Chicken Teriyaki Sliders

October 4, 2007 · Narrative

I love sliders. Although I don’t make them as often as I’d like to, I love their cuteness. Great for entertaining, kids and just a casual night in. During a recent dinner with The Neighbors, a new recipe for sliders hit the table, courtesy of Rachael Ray.

Literally taking just minutes to mix the concoction together, the Chicken Teriyaki Sliders were ready to eat in under 20 – my kind of dish. Nicholas, coincidentally, had asked for burgers for dinner (a newfound discovery of his), but I couldn’t convince him that these were regular burgers.

I couldn’t resist adding a bit of melty cheese to mine before popping it in my mouth, because lately, everything tastes better with cheese. The recipe yielded a most, healthy, juicy burger and a keeper in my book.

Did you know that today was declared The Great Mofo Delurk 2007? You can read the scoop right here, but in a nutshell, what does it mean? It’s a call to YOU, my dear readers, to delurk, come out of hiding and comment away. You’ll be in good company – I’ve seen more than a few sites have comments in the several hundreds. I think in the two plus years I’ve been writing here, the most amount of comments we’ve had on one post has been 47. Now, of course, since I post at night, we’ll just extend this Great Mofo Delurk day into tomorrow. C’mon and introduce yourself. Tell us what you did today. Share what you had for dinner. Got a great slider recipe? Just say hey. Have at it.

Chicken Teriyaki Sliders
Recipe courtesy of Rachael Ray

1 pound ground, all-white meat chicken
4 scallions (one large handful), chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated
1 tablespoon grill seasoning
1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/4 cup pickled ginger (I skipped)
1 cucumber, seeded and sliced
1 head Bibb or Boston lettuce
Small buns (about 3 inches in diameter) or dinner rolls

Yields: 8 servings

Combine meat, scallions, garlic, grill seasoning and teriyaki sauce. Score and divide meat into 8 portions and form small patties, about 1/2 inch thick.

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add canola oil, about once around the pan. Cook mini chicken burgers in the pan, about 3 minutes on each side, until cooked through.

Place burgers on buns, top each burger with some pickled ginger, a slice of cucumber and some lettuce then place the top half of bun on top.

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Comments

  1. Robyn says

    October 4, 2007 at 2:06 am

    Hi Cate! The sliders look yummy and I’m planning on making the creamy tarragon tuna next week.

    Reply
  2. Anonymous says

    October 4, 2007 at 2:53 am

    Delurking … let’s see, dinner tonight, a big Greek salad. Love visiting Sweetnicks! Anna

    Reply
  3. Day to Day Chronicles says

    October 4, 2007 at 3:29 am

    I wish I could report that I made something fabulous tonight, but the husband wanted fast food (something we hardly ever do.) I do check your site daily to get inspiration.

    Reply
  4. Sophie says

    October 4, 2007 at 3:44 am

    thanks for stopping by my blog :). i’ve never had one of these…might have to try them :D. your blog is really cute, what program did you use to make it?

    oh, i read your profile and i have a similar “history” in that i also wanted to be a writer for awhile (hence, i studied english in college) but now that i’ve taken such a deep interest in cooking…who knows what the future holds, but a friend of mine recently invited me to write for a magazine she’s an editor for…and i was able to squeeze in a food article! yay! thanks to blogger, we don’t have to sacrifice one of the other, we can write ABOUT food! what could be better :)…other than maybe eating it :D.

    nice meeting you :)
    sophie

    Reply
  5. Anonymous says

    October 4, 2007 at 3:46 am

    I love reading sweetnicks – thanks for the OMGrecipes!

    -Jenna

    Reply
  6. TD says

    October 4, 2007 at 3:36 pm

    We made sliders a couple of weeks ago for some lunch guests–a mixture of ground beef and buffalo, topping choices were crumbled blue cheese, herbed mayo (made with homemade mayo), super thinly sliced red onion (thank you, mandoline), and the usual ketchup, mustard, and lettuce. Big hit! Served with a green salad.

    Reply
  7. Deborah says

    October 4, 2007 at 3:58 pm

    I’m a lurker – just found your site not long ago. Your sliders look wonderful!!

    Reply
  8. Cynthia says

    October 4, 2007 at 6:43 pm

    Hi Cate, first time I’m hearing of sliders.

    Reply
  9. Anonymous says

    October 4, 2007 at 8:00 pm

    if the sliders are small what kind of bread or roll do you use?

    chris

    Reply
  10. Cate says

    October 4, 2007 at 8:28 pm

    Robyn – total comfort food. :)

    Anna – thanks for dropping by, Anna.

    Day to Day – Some days are fast food day – no shame in that. ;)

    Sophie – I had a web designer do it – glad you like it! Thanks for coming by.

    Jenna – LOL – thank you! We need to find more of those!

    TD – you had me at “crumbled blue cheese.” My mouth is totally watering now.

    Deborah – thanks for visiting. :)

    Cynthia – really? There are a bunch of restaurants that are starting to serve them as appetizers now (even Applebees!); quite a fun way to start off the meal.

    Chris – for this batch, the bakery department had mini rolls. If yours doesn’t, you could also use those Pillsbury Grands biscuits or something similar.

    Reply
  11. Anonymous says

    October 5, 2007 at 2:01 am

    Angie in Kansas “delurking” here. Thanks for all your creative ideas! Have made many dishes inspired by your blog.

    Reply
  12. KristiB says

    October 7, 2007 at 6:42 pm

    I order sliders at one of my neighborhood joints but I’ve never made them. I’ll be sure to try these.

    And thanks for stopping by my blog!

    Reply

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I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛

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#flowertherapy might be right up there with #water #flowertherapy might be right up there with #watertherapy.  Love passing the time in secret wildflower patches. As you do. 🌸
I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon was on the way home tonight, and my friend pulled over right away so I could grab a photo. That’s when someone really knows you! It was just too beautiful to resist. 🌙
Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ C Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ 
Context: 1/ picture perfect weekend, 2/ threw together a quick meal w udon noodles, steak and broccoli, so good, 3/ the sun reflections on this painting struck me today, looked like a cross 4/ it takes all afternoon but nothing like Sunday Gravy, 5/ six months old, 6/ when he wants some serious zzzz’s, he covers his eye with his ears, the cutest, 7/ breakfast pastries at @coniglios
I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛
Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged photo, but Lola just has ZERO boundaries and Clifford is exceptionally patient. 😂
I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s so good for you), so when I saw that a local patisserie has a smoked salmon croissant available (weekends only), I added it to my list of things to seek out. I popped into @chocolatinenj early on Mother’s Day and was rewarded with this deliciousness. Layers of soft flaky croissant dough, tender smoked salmon, light whipped cream, thinly sliced red and green onion slivers and dotted with capers… it was every bit as amazing as you’d imagine it would be. If you’re local, don’t sleep on this one. 😋
Weekend photos in review, the belated edition. 1/ Weekend photos in review, the belated edition.

1/ hit up a few yard sales and snagged this beautiful pasta dish from Italy with my favorite color for a buck, 2/ and one of these printer trays came home with me too, 3/ pre Mother’s Day celebrations with 30 local moms, 4/ finished the weekend supervising furniture assembly
Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd bir Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd birthday. Unfortunately she’s not here to celebrate because she died suddenly at age 49. I think of her often … every Mother’s Day because we spent most of them together since her husband worked weekends … when I discover a new food adventure (we once did a day long donut crawl) … when I’m sharing a special time with my kids knowing that her then-11 year old is growing up without her. Before she passed, I always appreciated every day, but since then, even more so. You never know what the next day can bring, so relish in the sunshine, surprise rainstorms, making wishes over railroad tracks and all the wonderful randomness life can throw your way. Don’t waste a single second, say yes, live on the outskirts of your comfort zone, laugh often, tell people you love them, give eight second hugs, and squeeze every ounce of joy you can out of life. Do it for the people who can’t. ✨

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