50 Gourmet Burger Creations

From Kids Across the Country

Table of Contents

About The Red Robin Kids Cook-Off Cookbook Foreword from Eric Houseman, President and COO, Red Robin . . . . . . . . 1 The Red Robin Story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Foreword from Ernie Allen, President and CEO, NCMEC About the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) . . . 2 The NetSmartz Workshop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Red Robins Ten Tips for Cooking with your Kids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Red Robins Tips for Making a Perfect Gourmet Burger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Q&A with Food Network's Robin Miller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Robin Millers Chicken Taco Salad Burger Recipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Red Robins California Chicken Burger Recipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 50 Gourmet Burger Creations from Kids Across the Country . . . . . . . . . . 10

TRADEMARK INFORMATION Cholula is a registered trademark of the Jose Cuervo, S.A. de C.V. Corp.; Bushs Best Baked Beans is a registered trademark of Bush Brothers & Company; Gardenburger is the registered trademark of Gardenburger, Inc.; Kings Hawaiian Sandwich Roll is the registered trademark of Kings Hawaiian Bakery West, Inc., Texas Pete Hot Sauce is a registered trademark of TW Garner Food Company Products.

About The Red Robin Kids Cook-Off Cookbook

Foreword by Eric Houseman, President and COO, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers
At Red Robin, we are all about offering our Guests a variety of craveable gourmet burgers. And who better to create our next gourmet burger than kids? After the 4th annual nationwide search for our next gourmet burger through the Red Robin Kids Cook-Off, we chose some of the most enticing recipes and have included 50 of them here, in this unique cookbook. Besides inventive burger recipes, one of the best things about the cookbook is it also includes important back-to-school safety tips from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC). There is no better time to talk about back-to-school safety with kids than while doing something fun, like cooking. Congratulations to 10-year-old Emma Potts from Bonney Lake, Washington who created the grand prize-winning Spicy Honey Glazed Bacon Burger. Her recipe is just one of the gourmet burger recipes in this cookbook. While you can make this recipe at home, make sure you visit one of our U.S. Red Robin restaurants from August 3 through September 12, 2010 to order Emmas gourmet burger. For every Spicy Honey Glazed Bacon Burger that is sold, Red Robin will donate 50 cents to NCMEC to support child safety initiatives*. Many thanks to all of the kid chefs who submitted their own flavorful and innovative gourmet burger recipes to the contest! We hope you enjoy making these creative gourmet burgers at home.
* $50,000 maximum donation

The Red Robin Story

Where can you get a burger topped with grilled pineapple rings, chili, guacamole, onion straws or an even fried egg? At Red Robin restaurants where were famous for Gourmet Burgers! And believe it or not, these Gourmet Burgers have taught us a lot about who we are as a company always use the freshest, highestquality Honest to Goodness ingredients, take pride in what youre creating, be innovative and have fun! The Red Robin legacy began in the 1940s with Sams Tavern, a small tavern perched on a Seattle hilltop near the University of Washington campus. The owner, Sam, sang in a barber shop quartet and could frequently be heard singing the song, When the red, red robin goes bob bob bobbin along. In fact, Sam loved the song so much that he eventually changed the name of his tavern to Sams Red Robin, and over the years it became known simply as the Red Robin restaurant. Today, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. is a publicly-traded, casual dining restaurant chain. We offer our Guests more than two dozen Gourmet Burgers in a variety of combinations with all-you-can-eat Bottomless Steak Fries. Our menu also includes salads, soups, appetizers, entrees, desserts, childrens fare and our signature Mad Mixology specialty beverages.

Foreword by Ernie Allen, President and CEO, National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC)
In more than 25 years of operation, we at the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) have seen great progress in child safety. Still, we know there is more that can be accomplished through a shared commitment to safety education. That is why we are grateful to once again take part in the Red Robin Kids Cook-Off. We know that child safety can sometimes be a difficult topic for families because it seems frightening, but every day situations make the best moments for those conversations. One of the most convenient is each year when we send our children back to school. This year, we again worked with Red Robin to fill this cookbook with useful tips and ideas for back-to-school safety in addition to the great burger recipes. The beginning of a new school year can be a really exciting time for families as their children leave home for new schools, teachers, and friends, sometimes for the first time. But it also means children may find themselves more at risk. NCMEC found that 37% of attempted abductions happened on the way to and from school. With this in mind, we have filled this book with small ways to build children's confidence and teach them safer ways to respond to and avoid potentially dangerous situations. We hope you will use the resources in this book to instill in yourselves and your children the necessary skills to be safer as they start back to school and all year long. So, please enjoy cooking these delicious burgers with your family and remember its sometimes easier to talk about something serious while doing something fun.

About the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC)
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Since it was established by Congress in 1984, the organization has operated the toll-free 24-hour national missing childrens hotline which has handled more than 2,447,000 calls. It has assisted law enforcement in the recovery of more than 148,400 children. The organizations CyberTipline has handled more than 793,980 reports of child sexual exploitation and its Child Victim Identification Program has reviewed and analyzed more than 31,206,750 pornography images and videos. The organization works in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Justices office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. To learn more about NCMEC, call its toll-free, 24-hour hotline at 1-800-THE-LOST or visit its web site at www.missingkids.com.

About the NetSmartz Workshop

The NetSmartz Workshop, a program of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, is an interactive, educational safety resource for children ages 5 to 17, parents, guardians, educators, and law enforcement, that uses age-appropriate activities to teach children how to stay safer on the Internet and in the real world.

Real-World Safety with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) and the NetSmartz Workshop
Both NetSmartz and NCMEC strongly believe that preparation and family communication are a key part of keeping kids safer. Be on the lookout for teachable moments year-round to help you talk with them about personal safety. A good place to start is with back-to-school safety, the goal being to help teach your children how to recognize and avoid potentially dangerous situations and make smarter and safer decisions.

Meet the NetSmartz Characters

Its time to Use Your NetSmartz (UYN) with Clicky, Nettie, Webster and Router from the NetSmartz Workshop! Look for these characters alongside recipes throughout the cookbook for suggestions on how your family can start talking about safety. Use the safety checklist and the key tips to make sure your family is ready, and then check out the Activities Page for fun activities. For more excitementand to learn why you and your kids will want to UYNvisit www.NetSmartzKids.org.

Back-to-School Child Safety Checklist for Parents & Guardians

K  nowwhichadultshaveaccesstoandcontactwithyourchildandmakesuretheyhavebeenproperly screened.Also, it is very important to get to know your childs friends and their parents/guardians, as well as where they live. D  eterminethepolicyforreleasingstudentsbothafterschoolandatothertimes.Does the school require visitors to register in the front office, and have you provided a list of people who may remove your child from school? D  eterminethepolicyconcerningnotificationincaseofanemergency.What is the schools policy for notification if a child is absent and the parent/guardian doesnt advise the school? T  aketimetodaytoupdateyourchildsIDphoto.A recent photo is one of the most important tools needed by law enforcement if a child goes missing. Make sure you update the photo every six months. I  fyourchildwalkstoschool,walktheroutewithhim/hertoidentifylandmarksandsafeplacestogoifhe/ sheisbeingfollowedorneedshelp.Create a map with your child showing acceptable routes to and from school usingmain roads and avoiding shortcuts and isolated areas. I  fyourchildridesthebus,visitthebusstopwithhim/herandlearnthebusnumber.This will help eliminate confusion for your child regarding which bus to ride. M  akesureyoungchildrenareproperlysupervisedgoingtoandfromschool,whetheritisbyyouasa parent/guardian,anoldersiblingoranothertrustedadult.Remind older children to always take a friend when walkingor riding their bikes to and from school and never take shortcuts.

Back-to-School Child Safety Checklist (contd)

D  iscusswithyourchildwhathe/sheshoulddoifanyonefollows,approachesorinanywaybothershim/her. Includeinstructionstogetawayquicklyandtotellatrustedadult.Teach your child that if anyone tries to take him/her away, he/she should yell loudly and make every effort to get away by kicking, screaming and resisting. F  indopportunitiesorteachablemomentstopracticesafetyskillswithyourchild.Create what if scenarios for your child to make sure he/she understands safety messages and how to use them in a real situation. I  fyourchildgoeshomealone,makesuretherulesforsafetyathomeareclearlyunderstood.Prepare an emergency contact list (kept close to the telephone) that includes phone numbers for you, law enforcement, the fire department, ambulance service, doctor, poison-control center and at least one other trusted adult. C  heckwiththeschooltoseewhatpolicyithasregardingpostingnamesandphotosonline.Identifying/ personal information should not be posted in a public forum. If photos are posted, they should be group photos that do not identify individual children in any way. Also, caution your child about carrying or wearing items that visibly display his/her name. Those items should be left at home.

Update Your Childs ID Photo Today

Parents and guardians should update it every six months the time frame recommended by experts. Take time now to update your childs photo and identification information and store it in a readily accessible, safe place in your home.

Key Tips to Reinforce With Your Children

1. ALWAYS TAKE A FRIEND with you when walking, biking, or waiting for the bus.  2.  EVER ACCEPT A RIDE from someone unless I have told you it is OKAY N 3.  AKE EVERY EFFORT TO GET AWAY if someone is following you or if anyone tries to grab you. Make a scene by M kicking, screaming, and resisting. 4. NEVER LEAVE SCHOOL GROUNDS before the regular school day ends or without checking with the office. 5. NEVER TAKE SHORTCUTS or walk through alleys to get to or from school faster and remember to call me once you have safely arrived home after school.
Copyright 2010 The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC). Portions of Back to School Child Safety Checklist for Parents/ Guardians were adapted from Know the RulesGoing To and From School More Safely Copyright 2001, 2004, and 2007. All rights reserved.

Ten Tips for Cooking with Your Kids

At Red Robin, we are all about families and fun. Through this cookbook, we encourage parents and guardians to spend quality time with their kids cooking together in the kitchen. Below, we have included some helpful Red Robin tips on ways parents and kids can have fun together while staying safer in the kitchen. 1. Explain kitchen safety to your child before starting any cooking project. Its important that every child knows the dos and donts of cooking and kitchen manners. 2. Wash your hands with warm water and soap before starting any cooking project. 3. Prepare recipes that are kid-friendly. There are many cookbooks available, including this one, with familyfriendly recipes that your child will be excited to makeand eat! 4. Give your child his or her own apron and plastic youth-sized cooking utensils. 5. Explain each step in the recipe to your child as you cook so he or she learns what it takes to make a great meal. 6. Allow your child to pour ingredients into the bowl or stir the contents so he or she is involved in the cooking process. 7. Only allow your child to participate in things that will not harm him or her. Do not allow your child to use knives or glass utensils, and make sure he or she does not touch a hot stove, cook top or pot. 8. Give your child praise while you cook together. 9. Expect some spills! Cooking is fun, but it can be messy! 10. Involve your child in the set-up, cooking and clean-up process. Although cooking is fun, it is important to clean up afterwards, too.

Red Robin Tips for Making a Perfect Gourmet Burger:

At Red Robin, one of our core values is having fun! However, we also know the importance of being safe, so weve developed some great tips to keep you and your family safe while you make these kid-invented Gourmet Burgers. GeneralFooDsaFeTyTIps: Keep hot food hot and cold food cold. Cook food thoroughly; Red Robin recommends beef burgers be cooked to an internal temperature of 160 F, chicken burgers be cooked to 165 F, and pork burgers be cooked to 155 F. These internal temperatures should be reached for 15 seconds or more to ensure the meat is cooked through. Wash your hands frequently, especially after handling raw meat. Keep raw meat separate from cooked meat and other burger toppings to avoid cross contamination. Keep it clean; make sure there are plenty of clean utensils and platters to use before, during, and after making your gourmet burger. Refrigerate any leftovers promptly. If ever in doubt, throw food out! WhenyouDeCIDeToMaKeaGourMeTBurGeronTheGrIll,useTheseTIps: Position the grill well away from siding, deck railings and out from under eaves and overhanging branches. Never leave the grill unattended. Keep children and pets away from the grilling area by declaring a three-foot safe zone around the grill. Be sure to have a fire extinguisher on hand just in case.

Q&A With Food Networks Robin Miller

Q: Robin, being the host of the Food Networks Quick Fix Meals with Robin Miller as well as being the author of multiple cookbooks that share the same theme of showing busy families how they can easily prepare meals at home, would you say that a burger fits your Quick Fix definition? A: I think a burger is an ideal Quick Fix Meal because of the many ingredients that go great on a burger, like those included in the Red Robins Kids Cook-Off Cookbook. Families can be creative in the kitchen and select toppings for their burgers that they already have in their kitchens without too much preparation. Even better? Each person can choose their own, individual topping or toppings one might just want cheese, another onions and tomatoes, and yet another pickles and ketchup. There are countless ways to create a personalized burger! Q: Whats your secret to a good burger? A: I think the Red Robin chef and I both agree that its all about incorporating fresh ingredients and flavors that work harmoniously together. But dont be afraid to get creative some of the best burgers Ive eaten include ingredients you wouldnt typically think of for a burger, just like the 50 burgers these talented kid chefs made. Q: What kind of advice would you give to kids to become a future Food Network star? A: Keep cooking with your families and trying new meal ideas. Follow your dreams! If you have a passion for cooking, your creativity will shine in your food. Plus, when you choose a career doing something you absolutely adore, it never feels like youre going to work!

Q: Do you think its important for parents to expose their kids to cooking at an early age? A: Cooking with your kids is so important! One of my first kitchen memories is cooking with my mom and my sister as a child. And, its something I do with my own kids today. I truly applaud Red Robin for encouraging kids across the county to get involved in cooking at an early age. Spending time in the kitchen goes way beyond creating family meals, it nourishes family bonds while creating lifelong memories.

Robin MILLERs Recipe

Robins Chicken Taco Salad Burger

BurGerInGreDIenTs
Cooking spray 1 pound ground chicken 1 tablespoon taco seasoning 4 slices cheddar cheese 1/4 cup ranch dressing 4 Kaiser rolls 1/2 cup prepared salsa or diced tomato 1/2 cup shredded lettuce 1/4 cup sliced pickled jalapeos 1/2 cup coarsely crushed tortilla chips 1/4 cup sliced black olives 1/2 cup prepared guacamole

BuIlD:
Coat a stove-top griddle, grill pan or large skillet with cooking spray and preheat to medium high. In a large bowl, combine ground chicken and taco seasoning and mix well. Shape the mixture into 4 patties, each about 1 inch thick. Place burgers on hot pan and cook 3 to 5 minutes per side, until cooked through. Top with cheddar cheese and cook 30 seconds, until cheese melts. Meanwhile, spread ranch dressing on both sides of Kaiser rolls. Place burger on bottom half of roll and top with salsa, lettuce, jalapeos, tortilla chips, and black olives. Serve burgers with guacamole on the side (for dunking or for spreading on rolls). Serves 4

Red Robin Recipe

Red Robins California Chicken Burger
BurGerInGreDIenTs
Large gourmet sesame seed bun, toasted to a golden brown Fresh, crisp iceberg lettuce, thinly shredded Crisp dill pickle slices Crispy bacon strips Zesty guacamole Grilled chicken breast Fresh, ripe tomato, sliced Provolone cheese Mayonnaise

BuIlD:
Wash and scrub the produce prior to cutting. Use a hot grill and oil the grates before cooking the chicken breast. Grill the chicken to a minimum internal temperature of 165F for a minimum of 15 seconds to ensure the chicken is cooked thoroughly and to maximize flavor and juiciness. Add provolone cheese to the chicken breast until cheese is melted. Remove the chicken from the grill. Toast the bun on the grill to a golden brown. Spread mayonnaise on both sides of the bun. On the bottom bun, place the pickles, grilled chicken breast with provolone cheese, bacon, sliced tomatoes, guacamole and shredded lettuce. Cover with the top bun. Serve with Steak Fries and enjoy! Youve just made your own Red Robin Gourmet Burger!

Grand Prize
winner
Spicy Honey Glazed Bacon Burger
InGreDIenTs:
Bun Honey Ripe red tomato Mayonnaise Bacon Cayenne pepper Butter leaf lettuce Havarti cheese Hamburger patty

BuIlD:
Glaze the burger on both sides with a mixture of honey and cayenne pepper when its almost done cooking. Put the cheese on top. Add crumbled, cooked, crispy bacon on top. Put the finished patty on a toasted bun that has been brushed with a spicy, honey, cayenne mayo. Add lettuce and tomato.

Emma Potts
age10 Bonneylake,Washington WhymyGourmetBurgerdeservestobeserved ateveryparticipatingu.s.redrobin restaurant: My burger is so original that it deserves to be in every Red Robin in the USA! This is a really great burger for people who like sweet and spicy and everything in between.

Why is it important to walk or bike to school in a group? Who do you walk to school with?
Clicky

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1st RUNNER-UP
Bacon Hot Popper Burger
InGreDIenTs:
1/3 lb. beef patty

3 Tbsp. cream cheese 2 jalapeo peppers 2 slices crispy bacon 1 sliced hamburger bun

BuIlD:
Grill hamburger on medium heat on each side until done. Spread cream cheese on top of the burger and put your sliced jalapeos on top. Balance your bacon on the peppers and put your bun on top.

Mike Smyth, Jr.

age12 newlenox,Illinois WhymyGourmetBurgerdeservestobeserved ateveryparticipatingu.s.redrobin restaurant: My Gourmet Bacon Hot Popper Burger should be on the Red Robin menu because hot poppers are one of the most ordered appetizers in any restaurant. If you join a Red Robin juicy burger and the smooth taste of cream cheese with the spicy peppers it makes you say meal or appetizer? The bacon part, well bacon is good on anything! It is the perfect topping to the perfect burger!

How do you get to school?

Nettie

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2ND RUNNER-UP
The Seven Wonders Burger
InGreDIenTs:
1 Red Robin charbroiled burger 1 sourdough bun 1 Tbsp. garlic parmesan butter 1 Tbsp. Cholula hot sauce mayonnaise (Cholula hot sauce mixed with mayonnaise) 1 slice pepper-jack cheese Sauted mushrooms Onion straws 3 slices fresh avocado 3 slices cooked, crispy, applewood smoked bacon

BuIlD:
Start with a juicy Red Robin burger and a soft, sliced sourdough bun. Wonder 1: Grill both sides of the bun in garlic parmesan butter. Wonder 2: Spread Cholula hot sauce mayonnaise on both sides of the bun. Wonder 3: Melt a slice of pepper-jack cheese on the burger and place the burger on the bottom bun. Wonder 4: Place three slices of crispy, applewood smoked bacon on the melted cheese. Wonder 5: Add a layer of sauted mushrooms. Wonder 6: Add a layer of crispy onion straws. Wonder 7: Top with fresh sliced avocado. Now, bite into seven wonders all in one!

Gabriel Byrne
age11 Berryton,Kansas WhymyGourmetBurgerdeservestobeserved ateveryparticipatingu.s.redrobin restaurant: Do you want to experience seven wonders all in one? Then try this burger! I enjoy cooking and have been doing it since I was three years old. I often cook for my family and they say my food is some of the best theyve tasted. Sometimes my parents bring home mystery ingredients from the grocery store. They challenge me to use them, along with anything we already have in our kitchen, to create a meal. This has taught me how to combine ingredients to make dishes with awesome flavors. This burger is delicious: try it and see!

Webster

How many other kids wait with you at the bus stop?

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3RD RUNNER-UP
Chili Lime Chicken Roll
InGreDIenTs:
Kaiser roll Boneless, skinless chicken breast Half of a lime Dash of red chili powder Dash of salt Half of sliced avocado 1 slice of tomato 1/4 cup shredded Mexican cheese Dash of garlic powder

BuIlD:
Squeeze lime onto raw chicken breast. Sprinkle chicken with the chili powder, salt and garlic powder. Grill prepared chicken on preheated barbecue grill just until done. Do not overcook. Place sliced Kaiser roll, soft side down, on griddle or skillet to lightly brown. Remove roll from griddle. Sprinkle cheese on bottom half of opened bun. Place cooked chicken breast on top of cheese. Top with tomato and avocado slices.

Randi Lenard
age11 rifle,Colorado WhymyGourmetBurgerdeservestobeserved ateveryparticipatingu.s.redrobin restaurant: My burger deserves to be in every restaurant because it has common ingredients used in a unique way. The flavors delight your taste buds. When you eat this burger your mouth will be throwing a party!

If someone bothered you while walking or biking to school, where could you stop for help?
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FAN FAVORITE
A DoubleDilly of a Burger
InGreDIenTs:
Onion bun 2 1/4 lb. sirloin patties Provolone cheese Deep fried dill pickles Lettuce Yellow mustard Dill mayonnaise

BuIlD:
Toast the onion bun. Char broil the sirloin patties until crispy on the outside. To deep fry the pickles, slice into chips, dip in egg, drag through flour and deep fry until crispy brown. Drain the pickles on a paper towel. Place on the burger patty and top with a nice slice of provolone cheese. Garnish with lettuce, mustard and dill mayonnaise. To make the dill mayonnaise, use two tablespoons of real mayonnaise and one teaspoon of dry dill weed. Mix the dill and the mayonnaise real good.

Daphney Thomas
age10 hillsboro,oregon WhymyGourmetBurgerdeservestobeserved ateveryparticipatingu.s.redrobin restaurant: My gourmet burger needs to be served at all Red Robin restaurants because it differs from any other burger selection on the menu. It is simple, not too messy, and who doesnt like a good dill pickle? Note the double burger and the two dill ingredients thus the DoubleDilly Burger.

Clicky

What would you do if someone you dont know offered you a ride to school?

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FINALIST
The Awesome Cordon Blue
InGreDIenTs:
Whole wheat bun Grilled chicken breast 4 slices of honey ham 2 pieces of provolone cheese 2 pieces of bacon Tomato Red onion Honey mustard Romaine lettuce Side of garlic cheese fries

BuIlD:
Grill the chicken and cook the bacon. Toast the bun. Then place the honey mustard on the bottom bun. Top with grilled chicken, then bacon slices, then ham and then provolone cheese. Top with romaine lettuce, tomato, red onion, put more honey mustard on the top bun, and place on top. There you have just made THE AWESOME CORDON BLUE. As always, serve with garlic cheese fries.

Tyler Heppner
age10 Mentor,ohio WhymyGourmetBurgerdeservestobeserved ateveryparticipatingu.s.redrobin restaurant: My burger is different and tasty. My family flips for this burger and even I eat it too. Normally I dont eat ham, but on this I do. Hopefully this burger would help to get other kids to try something new and hopefully like it. This is truly a gourmet burger and it deserves to win, and as in anything I do, I stand behind my burger.

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FINALIST
Creamy Chicken Caesar Salad Sandwich
InGreDIenTs:
Whole grain bun Romaine lettuce Avocado Parmesan cheese Bacon strips Tomatoes Creamy Caesar dressing Grilled chicken patty

BuIlD:
First, grill the chicken until done and tender. Melt the parmesan cheese on the chicken. Then grill the bun. Add creamy Caesar dressing to both buns, add chicken, add tomatoes, add romaine lettuce, and add bacon strips and avocado. Then enjoy. Yummmmmmmy!!!!

Nicolas Pacific
age11 Indio,California WhymyGourmetBurgerdeservestobeserved ateveryparticipatingu.s.redrobin restaurant: I would like to be a famous chef. I enjoy helping my mom and dad cook. We like to create new meals. Whenever we go out to dinner everything is the same everywhere we go. It is time for something new. I think my Creamy Chicken Caesar Salad Sandwich is new and yummy. I would love to take my parents to Florida because they work hard and they need a vacation. Oh yah, I guess my brother can go too. Thats why my Gourmet Burger deserves to be served at every participating U.S. Red Robin restaurant.

Nettie

If a friend invites you over to play after school, what should you do before going over to his or her house?

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FINALIST
The Firey Clucker
InGreDIenTs:
Breaded chicken breast Buffalo sauce Bleu cheese crumbles Lettuce Provolone cheese Crispy onion straws Tomato Side of ranch dressing Bun

BuIlD:
Take a breaded chicken breast and smother in buffalo sauce, place on toasted bun. Put a slice of provolone cheese on top of chicken. Sprinkle some bleu cheese crumbles on, then the crispy onion straws, top off with a slice of lettuce and tomato and serve with a side of ranch.

Tanner Burns
age7 ashville,ohio WhymyGourmetBurgerdeservestobeserved ateveryparticipatingu.s.redrobin restaurant: Well what can I say but who doesnt like chicken, and especially with a little kick. With all the yummy ingredients combined together its bound to give a mouth full of deliciousness for everyone. Its sure to be a crowd pleaser. Just talking about it makes my mouth water.

Should you take shortcuts on your way to or from school? Why or why not?

Webster

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FINALIST
Flamin Crispy Chicken Burger
InGreDIenTs:
Crispy chicken patty Toasted sesame seed bun Jalapeo peppers Pepper-jack cheese Crispy onion rings Spicy BBQ sauce Bacon strips Shredded lettuce Ranch dip on the side

BuIlD:
Toast the buns and then put the cooked crispy chicken patty on the bun. Top with crispy bacon strips. Top with pepper-jack cheese. Grill jalapeo peppers, then put it on top of the cheese. Squirt on some spicy BBQ sauce. Top with crispy onion rings. Top with shredded lettuce. Then put top bun on top. Serve with cup of ranch dip on the side.

Emma Downing
age12 Chillicothe,ohio WhymyGourmetBurgerdeservestobeserved ateveryparticipatingu.s.redrobin restaurant: It has lots of spicy stuff my dad likes so we will come to the restaurant more often, and most dads like spicy stuff. It will get your restaurant more money.

What if someone offered you money to go with them while you were walking to or from school?

Router

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FINALIST
Kickin Cordon Bleu Chicken Sandwich
InGreDIenTs:
Ciabatta bun Grilled chicken breast Chipotle mayo Shredded lettuce Sliced tomato Provolone cheese Shaved Virginia ham Bacon Jalapeo rings Fries Coleslaw

BuIlD:
Grilled chicken breast placed on toasted ciabatta bun with sliced tomato and shredded lettuce beneath chicken breast. Shaved Virginia ham with melted provolone over chicken, and add crispy bacon slices on the provolone cheese. Chipotle mayo on the top bun with fried jalapeo rings placed between the top bun and the rest of the sandwich. Serve with Bottomless Steak Fries and a side of delicious coleslaw.

Rhiannon Potter
age9 laceysspring,alabama WhymyGourmetBurgerdeservestobeserved ateveryparticipatingu.s.redrobin restaurant: My spicy sandwich is a unique taste sensation that will make your taste buds steamy hot and icy cool Yum Yum!

Clicky

If someone that you dont know pulled up in a car next to you and asked for help or directions, what would you do?

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Cookbook Winners Cookbook Winners

Awesomely Alfredo
InGreDIenTs:
Chicken breast Provolone cheese Mushrooms Alfredo sauce Pepper Salt Garlic parmesan roll Butter

Bahama Burger
InGreDIenTs:
Bun Pineapple slice Teriyaki glazed bacon Colby jack cheese Pineapple juice Coconut flakes Teriyaki sauce Beef patty

BuIlD:
Marinate bacon in teriyaki sauce. Mix a quarter cup teriyaki sauce with a teaspoon of pineapple juice and a pinch of coconut flakes to make the sauce. Fry the beef patty. Fry the bacon. Fry the pineapple slice. Melt the cheese on the burger. Sauce the bun. Place the burger on the bun. Top with bacon and pineapple slice. Enjoy!

BuIlD:
Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper. Grill the chicken breast and toast the garlic roll. Spread a thin layer of alfredo sauce on the roll. Top the chicken breast with provolone cheese and let melt. Cook the mushrooms in a little butter. Put chicken on roll and top with mushrooms.

Tyler Ponce Nicholas Martinez

age10 Tustin,California WhymyGourmetBurgerdeservestobeserved ateveryparticipatingu.s.redrobin restaurant: My burger deserves to be served at Red Robin because there is nothing else like it out there. It is a one of a kind burger that tastes delicious. Customers will not be disappointed.

age12 Grayslake,Illinois WhymyGourmetBurgerdeservestobeserved ateveryparticipatingu.s.redrobin restaurant: I think it should be served because it is very good and I never saw a burger like it before. It has fruit on it which is healthy. I also think it will encourage people to try new things.

Nettie

What if someone offered you your favorite candy to help them with some packages?

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Cookbook Winners Cookbook Winners

BBQ Bacon Baked Bean Burger
InGreDIenTs:
1 sesame seed bun 1/3 lb. all beef burger 2 strips applewood smoked bacon 1/4 cup Bushs Best Baked Beans 1 Tbsp. hickory brown sugar BBQ sauce 1 slice American cheese

Big House Texan Burger

InGreDIenTs:
Texas toast 1 slice pepper-jack cheese 2/4 oz. coleslaw mix 3/4 oz. BBQ sauce 2 onion rings Bacon strips 2 beef patties 2 tomato slices

BuIlD:
Toast bun while cooking burger medium well done. Place burger on toasted bun and top with baked beans, BBQ sauce, bacon and cheese.

BuIlD:
First cook the two beef patties. Then you take the Texas toast. Then put your first beef patty onto one piece of the Texas toast. Next, you take your 1 slice of pepper-jack cheese and lay it on top of your beef patty. Next, you need your bacon strips. Lay your bacon strips on your cheese slice. After that you put your coleslaw mix on top of the bacon strips. Next, you put your second patty on top of the coleslaw mix. Then put the 3/4 oz. of BBQ sauce on top of the beef patty. Then take your two tomato slices and lay them on top of the BBQ sauce overlapping. Then take your two onion rings and lay them on top or your tomato slices overlapping. Last but not least put the second piece of Texas toast on top of the onion rings.

Matthew Bieller
age11 schertz,Texas WhymyGourmetBurgerdeservestobeserved ateveryparticipatingu.s.redrobin restaurant: My burger creation deserves to be served at Red Robin restaurants because it combines all the tastes you would experience at a backyard cookout.

Rhiannon Sparling
age12 Kent,Washington If one of your friends wanted to accept a ride to school from someone that you dont know, what would you do? WhymyGourmetBurgerdeservestobeserved ateveryparticipatingu.s.redrobin restaurant: Red Robin doesnt have very many Texas toast burgers. I think this burger would be a real big hit! If you have ever been to Texas, youve probably heard Everything is bigger in Texas! Well, in this case its true! This burger is big and tasty! With the double patties to the onion rings, this burger will definitely make you smile! Enjoy!

Webster

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Blackened Avocado Bacon Burger
InGreDIenTs:
Hamburger bun Sliced avocado Cheddar cheese Mayonnaise Blackened hamburger patty Cajun spice Thick-cut smoked bacon

Bombs Away Buffalo Burger

InGreDIenTs:
Jalapeo cornmeal Kaiser roll 1/4 cup lettuce 1/4 cup bleu cheese 1 Tbsp. chipotle mayo Hamburger patty 1-1/2 Tbsp. Red Robin buffalo sauce 1/4 cup onion straws 1 slice of pepper-jack cheese 2 slices of tomato

BuIlD:
Make blackened patty with Cajun seasoning, melt cheddar cheese on top of patty. Put mayonnaise on both sides of the bun. Place patty with cheese on bun then put on the bacon and top with fresh sliced avocado. Put on the top of the bun and serve.

BuIlD:
Cook burger as requested by customer. Just before burger is done cooking, sprinkle bleu cheese crumbles on burger to get slightly melted. Then put the pepper-jack cheese on top of bleu cheese crumbles while burger is cooking. Spread chipotle mayo on bottom and top of Kaiser roll. Add onion straws on bottom bun, then take burger off grill, put on top of the onion straws, then add in the following order: buffalo sauce, tomato, and lettuce.

Eric Moore
age9 roseville,California WhymyGourmetBurgerdeservestobeserved ateveryparticipatingu.s.redrobin restaurant: This burger should be served at Red Robin because it will taste great. People will love the flavor of the smoked bacon with avocado. Customers will return again and again to eat the Blackened Avocado Bacon Burger.

Megan Bilkey
age12 Imperial,Missouri WhymyGourmetBurgerdeservestobeserved ateveryparticipatingu.s.redrobin restaurant: My Gourmet Burger deserves to be served at every Red Robin restaurant because I believe that people will enjoy my burger. Since many people like buffalo wings, why not a buffalo burger? I used ingredients already available at Red Robin, so it would be low cost and easy to make. I tried this at home and it was delicious to me and my family members.

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The Caribbean Pork Burger
InGreDIenTs:
Wheat bun Lean pork Coleslaw (creamy) Pineapple ring BBQ Cheddar cheese

Chicken Mozzarella Burger

InGreDIenTs:
Grilled chicken patty 2 mozzarella sticks Honey mustard dressing Lettuce Tomato Sesame seed roll

BuIlD:
1. Grill the pork patty until desired. 2. Add the cheese on top about a minute before you are ready to take it off the grill. 3. Put the patty on the bun and add coleslaw, BBQ and pineapple. 4. Get lots of napkins. 5. Serve.

BuIlD:
Grill the chicken patty. Fry mozzarella sticks and slice in half length wise. Cover with honey mustard dressing and lettuce and tomato. Place on top of toasted sesame seed roll.

Hope Walker
age10 ankeny,Iowa WhymyGourmetBurgerdeservestobeserved ateveryparticipatingu.s.redrobin restaurant: My gourmet burger should be served at the Red Robin restaurant because of its awesome taste and unique flavor. It is a very interesting combo, and people might say No way! I am not trying that! But it tastes so yummy. I know that everyone, young and old, should taste this magnificent burger.

Sarah Fritchman
age9 hatboro,pennsylvania WhymyGourmetBurgerdeservestobeserved ateveryparticipatingu.s.redrobin restaurant: Red Robin is well known for its excellent beef burgers, this would help to highlight the excellent chicken burgers as well. This would also appeal to children who tend to like chicken more than beef as well as mozzarella sticks.

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Chilada Hotta
InGreDIenTs:
Sesame seed bun Ground beef Mild enchilada sauce A few slices of onion 23 medium slices of red bell pepper 34 slices of jalapeo Sour cream Chipotle sauce Cheddar cheese

Cowboy Burger
InGreDIenTs:
Grilled mushrooms Bacon Beef patty Olive oil Garlic Pepper-jack cheese Regular bun Sea salt Grilled yellow onion

BuIlD:
1. Mix 1 Tablespoon of sour cream with 1 teaspoon of chipotle sauce. Spread on buns. 2. Cook beef patty. 3. Place patty on bun. 4. Add cheese onto patty. 5. Dribble enchilada sauce onto cheese, enough to cover cheese. 6. Slightly saut vegetables. 7. Layer vegetables on top of enchilada sauce. 8. Complete with top bun. 9. Enjoy your burger!

BuIlD:
1. Coat mushrooms and onions with garlic infused olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt. Grill the veggies on the grill until soft, but not smooshy. The veggies should be a little blackened and still a little crispy. 2. Layer beef patty on bun, cheese on top of beef, bacon on cheese, then mushrooms, then onions, then top bun.

Brayden Montgomery Abigail Hirst

age11 houston,Texas WhymyGourmetBurgerdeservestobeserved ateveryparticipatingu.s.redrobin restaurant: My Chilada Hotta burger deserves to be served at every participating Red Robin restaurant in the U.S. Simply stated, the Chilada Hotta will keep mouths watering and appetites longing for more. Who can resist the gourmet beef patty coated by a scrumptious mixture of chipotle sauce and sour cream, layered generously with enchilada sauce and stacked with a sauted mixture of onions, red bell peppers and jalapeos. Sealed with a flavorful slice of melted cheddar cheese this burger will be #1 on your list.

age9 sparks,nevada WhymyGourmetBurgerdeservestobeserved ateveryparticipatingu.s.redrobin restaurant: My burger deserves to be sold at participating Red Robins because I have created a better burger than anyone else who enters this contest. One of the reasons is because I introduce GRILLED vegetables (mushrooms and onions). This brings something different than fried or sauted veggies and people will like the idea of grilled veggies. It will make everyones mouth water for the COWBOY BURGER. Another reason that my burger is the best is because it is different enough that when people look at the ingredients, they wont think, That looks weird! They will think, I want the Cowboy Burger!

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The Crazy Club Burger
InGreDIenTs:
1 beef burger patty 1 oz. thinly shaved deli Virginia ham 1 slice cheddar cheese 1 tsp. horseradish mustard 2 slices of tomato 1 slice Swiss cheese 1 tsp. light mayo 2 slices bacon 3 slices toasted sourdough bread 1 oz. thinly shaved smoked deli turkey

Creamy CRUNCH Burger

InGreDIenTs:
Sesame seed bun Hamburger patty Lettuce Slice of cheddar cheese Crispy onion straws 1/4 cup sour cream 2 tsp. finely chopped cilantro 1 tsp. ranch dip mix 3 Tbsp. mashed avocado 1/2 cup mayonnaise

BuIlD:
Lay out three slices of toasted sourdough bread. Spread the mayo on one slice, spread the mustard on one slice, and leave the third slice plain. This will be your middle piece. Grill burger patty and place it on the mayo slice. Top with cheddar. Next, top with the plain slice of bread. On top of that, layer the ham, turkey, bacon and Swiss cheese, then top with tomato. Top it with the mustard bread slice. Cut into 4 triangles. Enjoy!

BuIlD:
Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro, dip mix, and avocado. Stir until creamy (makes enough spread for 4 burgers.) Generously smother sauce on top bun and bottom bun. Grill burger. Top burger with slice of cheese. Put patty on bottom bun and top with crispy onion straws, lettuce, and top bun.

Brooke Clark
age11 sunCity,California WhymyGourmetBurgerdeservestobeserved ateveryparticipatingu.s.redrobin restaurant: My burger deserves to be served at Red Robin because it is a unique burger that brings ingredients that are seldom used together. When these ingredients are combined, the flavors become more interesting. My burgers flavor is one of a kind and having a special sauce makes it different than other entrants burgers. Its name describes its texture and flavor amazingly. It has a creamy sauce and yet the onion straws give it a crunch! My family eats at Red Robin often and I think that this burger would be appealing to many diners at Red Robin.

Noah Matthews
age8 Mechanicsville,Virginia WhymyGourmetBurgerdeservestobeserved ateveryparticipatingu.s.redrobin restaurant: I think that my burger should be served at Red Robin restaurants because I know that 8 year olds, like me, would love it! The kids menu is geared towards smaller kids, and is usually not enough food for me, and it leaves me still hungry. Also, sometimes it is hard for me to find something on the adult menu that I like. I know that every kid my age would love this burger because it has all of the things I like. Adults will love it too my mom does!

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Dont Have a Cow Dude Burger
InGreDIenTs:
Sesame seed bun Gardenburger patty Red onions Iceberg lettuce Provolone cheese Tomatoes Sauted mushrooms Pepper-jack cheese Guacamole

Feta, Bruschetta Burger

InGreDIenTs:
Beef patty or veggie burger Hamburger bun Grilled onion Grilled mushroom Campfire sauce Feta cheese Bruschetta salsa Shredded lettuce

BuIlD:
Grill burger. Saut mushrooms and onion. Put campfire sauce on bun. Put feta on bottom bun. Add burger, bruschetta salsa, mushroom, onion, and shredded lettuce.

BuIlD:
Take Gardenburger patty and put onto grill. Put provolone and pepper-jack cheese on the patty. While waiting for cheese and patty to cook, slice red onions and tomatoes. Use a saut pan and saut the mushrooms until given a dark, caramel look. Place sesame seed bun onto grill to toast. Take the buns off of the grill and spread the guacamole on the buns. Put the patty and cheese on the bun. Take tomatoes and red onions and put on top of patty. Put iceberg lettuce on the half burger. Use the sauted mushrooms and put onto the burger. Put on plate and serve.

Lillian Nemkevich
age9 portland,oregon WhymyGourmetBurgerdeservestobeserved ateveryparticipatingu.s.redrobin restaurant: I think my ingredients together are different and people will enjoy it. Also, I used things the restaurant already has and added the feta and grilled onions so people have more options. My ingredients are also good for chicken and vegetarian options which means anyone can try it. Feta is also good on salads and is my favorite cheese.

Kenah Benefield
age12 Bothell,Washington WhymyGourmetBurgerdeservestobeserved ateveryparticipatingu.s.redrobin restaurant: My gourmet burger deserves to be at every participating Red Robin because when you think of a veggie burger, you instantly think boring. And I would like to update the burger adjusting it with unique flavors to satisfy the customer. The veggie burger that is already at Red Robin makes people not want to try out the burger. And with my burger it will make the average Angus beef lover be satisfied by the different combinations in the Dont Have a Cow Dude Burger.

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Fiesta Burger
InGreDIenTs:
Patty Sesame seed bun Shredded Mexican cheese Hard taco shell Grilled jalapeo pepper rings Lettuce Tomato Sour cream Corn relish Taco sauce

Gar-Ranch-ula Burger
InGreDIenTs:
Hamburger patty Provolone cheese Caramelized onions Lettuce Ranch/mayo mix Tomato Garlic bread

BuIlD:
Place dab of taco sauce, then grilled patty and jalapeo pepper rings on toasted bun. Place cheese onto peppers. Top with corn relish and place crushed taco shell on top of relish. Then place lettuce, tomato slice and sour cream and top with bun.

BuIlD:

Mix mayo with ranch. Cook garlic bread and cut into slices wide enough for patty. Melt provolone cheese on garlic bread slice. Spread ranch/mayo on bread, put patty on the garlic bread. Add caramelized onions, tomato and lettuce.

Raigan Simar Victoria Becker

age10 Ventnor,newJersey WhymyGourmetBurgerdeservestobeserved ateveryparticipatingu.s.redrobin restaurant: If you are a taco fan then you can eat at Red Robin and enjoy the flavor of spicy jalapeo pepper and juicy patty with the crunch of the hard taco shell. The rest of your family can enjoy their favorite burgers and you get your taco fiesta. Its a party in your mouth!

age7 herriman,utah WhymyGourmetBurgerdeservestobeserved ateveryparticipatingu.s.redrobin restaurant: Gar-Ranchula burgers are awesome! I love ranch on everything and I love yummy garlic bread! Why not put a hamburger in the middle of two of my favorite things! My daddy said the Gar-Ranchula burgers are so yummy and tasty theres enough flavor to keep the vampires away!

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Georgia Peach Burger
InGreDIenTs:
Beef burger patty Brie cheese Thin fried onion pieces Peach chutney English muffin Swiss cheese

The Great-Zola Burger

InGreDIenTs:
Angus burger patty 1/4 cup gorgonzola cheese crumbles 2 Tbsp. caramelized sweet onion 2 slices crispy pepper bacon Schmear of creamy horseradish 1 brioche bun, lightly buttered and toasted

BuIlD:

Grill beef burger patty and layer on a slice of Swiss cheese and a slice of brie cheese so it will melt. On English muffin bottom, layer fried onion pieces, hot beef burger patty with cheeses and peach chutney. Put on the top of the English muffin and serve with a delicious heaping helping of French fries. Enjoy, yall!

BuIlD:
Cook the patty medium well. Place on top of the bottom bun which has been lightly buttered and toasted on the inside parts. Place 1/4 cup gorgonzola crumbles, then place the 2 slices of peppered and crispy bacon. Top with 2 Tbsp. caramelized onions and then lightly schmear (about a tsp.) the creamy horseradish on the top bun and place on top of the burger. YUM!

Bailey Lemmons
age8 Knoxville,Tennessee WhymyGourmetBurgerdeservestobeserved ateveryparticipatingu.s.redrobin restaurant: My burger is a delicious, one-of-a-kind burger that people all over the U.S. will like. Its a little bit of Southern hospitality and Southerners LOVE food! Yee-haw!

Gavin Thompson
age8 Carmel,Indiana WhymyGourmetBurgerdeservestobeserved ateveryparticipatingu.s.redrobin restaurant: Because it makes mouths happy. Because it is something that both adults and kids would like! It could also be made with a bison, veggie or chicken patty and taste great! Salty, sweet, spicy and neat!

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Hawaiian Paradise Burger
InGreDIenTs:
Kings Hawaiian Sandwich Roll 1 Tbsp. butter 1 Tbsp. shredded coconut 1 slice provolone cheese 1/4 tsp. soy sauce 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms 1 pineapple slice 1 Tbsp. and 1/2 tsp. (divided) juice from canned pineapple 1 Tbsp. mayonnaise 1/31/2 hamburger patty

The HindenBurger
InGreDIenTs:
1/2 pound ground beef patty 1/2 cup drained sauerkraut

1 pretzel roll bun 1/4 cup thousand island dressing Black pepper to taste Potato salad (optional)

BuIlD:
Grill the ground beef patty according to the customers preference. Spread thousand island dressing on a pretzel roll bun, place the patty on the bun, and pile high with sauerkraut. Sprinkle black pepper on top, and serve with a delicious side of German potato salad.

BuIlD:
Cook hamburger patty to order. Melt butter in saut pan and add mushrooms; cook down. Add 1 Tbsp. pineapple juice and coconut and stir. Saut both sides of pineapple slice with mushroom mixture. Place provolone on meat and melt. Place meat on bottom of roll and top with pineapple slice and mushroom/coconut mixture. Mix mayonnaise, soy sauce, and 1/2 tsp. pineapple juice; spread on top half of roll and cover burger. Serve with Bottomless fries.

Austin Waltenbaugh
age11 hamilton,ohio WhymyGourmetBurgerdeservestobeserved ateveryparticipatingu.s.redrobin restaurant: Just in time for Oktoberfest, this is a burger my brothers and I (we are triplets) eat all the time. This Bavarian burger recipe has been in our family a long time, and if you try it once, you will want it in the WURST way!

Kathryn Horton
age6 FortWorth,Texas WhymyGourmetBurgerdeservestobeserved ateveryparticipatingu.s.redrobin restaurant: I think my Hawaiian Paradise Burger should win because it is the best burger I have ever tasted and it should be on the menu. Why, it is so sweet I think everybody might like it. I think Hawaii will like my burger because I used some of their stuff to make it and I think Hawaii is a beautiful place. My burger should win because everybody needs a little bit of paradise.

Clicky

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The Hot Stuff Burger
InGreDIenTs:
Burger patty Macaroni and cheese Chili (Red Robins of course) Diced onions Shredded cheddar cheese Whole wheat bun Diced tomatoes

KayDees Everlast Burger

InGreDIenTs:
Patty Sourdough bun Lettuce Tomato Ranch dressing Avocado Onion rings Mozzarella cheese Bacon bits Pepperchinis

BuIlD:
Open bun. Put patty on the bun. Mix chili and macaroni on the side. Then put it on the burger patty. Top with diced onions, diced tomatoes, and shredded cheddar. Then close the bun.

BuIlD:
Toast the bun. Grill the meat medium and melt mozzarella cheese, fried onion ring and drench it in ranch dressing with bacon bits. Top with crisp lettuce, avocado, pepperchinis and tomato. Sink your mouth into a warm tasty burger thats everlastingly delicious.

Nathaniel Wong
age10 appleValley,California WhymyGourmetBurgerdeservestobeserved ateveryparticipatingu.s.redrobin restaurant: My burger deserves to be served because both young and old customers will be appealed by it. Itll bring out the kid in everyone!

Kaydee McMullin
age8 ranchoCucamonga,California WhymyGourmetBurgerdeservestobeserved ateveryparticipatingu.s.redrobin restaurant: The amazing Everlast Burger is so good with the explosion taste. It stays with you so that you come back for more and want it for breakfast, lunch, dinner and midnight snacking.

Nettie

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Mango Salsa Mayhem
InGreDIenTs:
Beef hamburger Red pepper Red onion Salt Honey mustard Mango Lime juice Swiss cheese Curry powder Bun

Maui Momma
InGreDIenTs:
Ciabatta bun Pineapple slice Sweet red onion Lettuce Mayonnaise Cheddar cheese Bacon Sweet BBQ sauce Chicken breast

BuIlD:

Mango salsa mix together: 1/2 diced red pepper, 1 mango, 1/2 medium red onion, lime juice from 1/2 lime, pinch of salt. Mix together for topping: 1 1/2 Tbsp. honey mustard, 1/2 tsp. curry powder. Slice of Swiss cheese to put directly on burger (to melt). Put honey mustard sauce on cheeseburger. Top with mango salsa and put between the bun. Eat it! Love it! Put it on your menu!

BuIlD:

1. Cook chicken breast 2. Brush chicken breast generously with sweet BBQ sauce. 3. Top with a pineapple slice and cheddar cheese slice. Melt cheese. Top with cooked bacon. 4. Lightly toast ciabatta bun. Add mayonnaise, lettuce and sweet red onion to top. Place chicken on bottom. Put them together and serve.

Morgan Brown
age9 Troy,alabama WhymyGourmetBurgerdeservestobeserved ateveryparticipatingu.s.redrobin restaurant: I think that my gourmet burger should win the cook-off because it is very different from anything you have on your menu. I like to cook with my mom. She makes chicken breast with pineapple, BBQ sauce and cheddar cheese for dinner and it is yummy. It inspired me to come up with this burger. It would be so great if it won the grand prize. I want to take my family on a nice vacation. My daddy has been very sick this summer and I think it would make everyone happy to be able to do something fun together.

Mattie Barnhart
age12 Madison,Wisconsin WhymyGourmetBurgerdeservestobeserved ateveryparticipatingu.s.redrobin restaurant: Curry is one of my favorite spices. It has zing, especially when you mix it with honey mustard. The mango salsa is delicious and colorful. Together they are so yummy. People who like a little zing in their food will love it. I love to cook all types of foods and this would be huge if I got on the menu. Someday I want to be the Next Food Network Star.

Webster

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MCI-Meat, Calamari Italian Burger
InGreDIenTs:
Pepperoni Sausage Calamari Toasted Italian bun Italian red sauce Green peppers Mozzarella cheese Burger patty

Nicks Hatch Green Chile CheeseBurger

InGreDIenTs:
Beef patty Diced Hatch Green Chiles Hickory smoked bacon Shredded lettuce Salt Chipotle sauce Sharp cheddar cheese Sliced tomato Pepper Toasted sesame bun

BuIlD:
Put the burger together in this order: 1. Bottom bun 2. Pepperoni 3. Sausage 4. Calamari 5. Burger 6. Melted mozzarella cheese 7. Covered in Italian red sauce 8. Green peppers on the side.

BuIlD:
Cook the beef patty to customers liking. Salt and pepper the patty. Lay 2 slices of sharp cheddar cheese on patty toward the end of cooking. Toast the sesame bun. Spread the chipotle sauce on both sides of the bun. On the top bun spread a good portion of authentic Diced Hatch Green Chiles. Place the patty on the bottom bun. Portion shredded lettuce on the patty. Lay 2 slices of tomato on the lettuce. Place the top bun with the chiles on the rest of the burger.

Amanda Kremer
age9 erie,pennsylvania WhymyGourmetBurgerdeservestobeserved ateveryparticipatingu.s.redrobin restaurant: Because it is an amazing burger. It gives you everything you like in a pizza on a burger PLUS fried calamari!

Nicholas King
age11 Grandprairie,Texas WhymyGourmetBurgerdeservestobeserved ateveryparticipatingu.s.redrobin restaurant: I think my burger should be served at Red Robin restaurants because it is absolutely the best burger in the world. Inspired in New Mexico, home to the Hatch Green Chile, this taste should be shared nationwide.

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OktoberFest
InGreDIenTs:
Bun 1 bratwurst 1/4 tsp. crushed fennel 1 slice Swiss cheese 1/4 cup sauerkraut 1/4 tsp. spicy Dijon Mustard Beef patty

The Onion Ring Burger

InGreDIenTs:
Kaiser bun Chipotle mayo Burger patty Hickory smoked cheese Tomato Onion rings Lettuce Spicy mustard

BuIlD:
Simmer sauerkraut and fennel for 15 minutes over medium heat. While sauerkraut is simmering, thinly slice bratwurst and grill until each side is golden brown. Grill patty to customers preference. To build the burger, take the bottom half of the bun and spread on a thin layer of spicy Dijon Mustard. Add patty. Then put sauerkraut on top of patty. After that put on the bratwurst followed by a slice of Swiss cheese. Finally, put the bun on top and you are finished! Serve alongside Red Robins famous Steak Fries.

BuIlD:
Take the Kaiser bun and spread the chipotle mayo on the bottom half and the spicy mustard on the top half. Place the lettuce on the bottom then the burger, topped with two onion rings, tomatoes and hickory smoked cheese.

Nicole Nixon Zane Harper

age10 Chico,California WhymyGourmetBurgerdeservestobeserved ateveryparticipatingu.s.redrobin restaurant: My adventure with German food started when I shared a meal with a family friend at a remarkable German restaurant. There I found that I love German food. My favorite part of the German food was the sauerkraut and bratwurst. I love German food so much that when I came to Red Robin I decided to make it into my gourmet burger. I feel that my burger should be in Red Robin restaurants because the Worlds Greatest Gourmet Burger needs a German burger on their menu. Your mouth will be so happy when you eat this, it will shout, Hurra!

age7 Birmingham,alabama WhymyGourmetBurgerdeservestobeserved ateveryparticipatingu.s.redrobin restaurant: My gourmet burger deserves to be served at Red Robin because this is one of my favorite recipes that I help my mommy prepare for the family. I love Red Robin and I would order this burger if it were on the menu. Thanks!

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Oopa! Your Mouth Burger
InGreDIenTs:
Beef patty 1/4 1/3 lb (big) Sliced green olives Chopped tomato Cucumber sauce (or cucumber ranch dressing) Garlic butter Crumbled feta cheese Chopped raw sweet onion Oregano seasoning Grilled sesame seed garlic bun

Paco Taco Burger

InGreDIenTs:
Sour cream Bun Tomato Sliced cheddar cheese Ranch dressing Sliced black olives Shredded lettuce Salsa Burger patty Taco seasoning

BuIlD:
Baste sesame seed bun with garlic butter and grill or toast the bun. Spread cucumber dressing on bun and add sliced olives. Place the cooked beef patty on top of the olives and crumble feta cheese on top of burger. Add chopped onion, tomato, and lightly sprinkle oregano seasoning on top of that. Top it off with the sesame seed garlic bun and Oopa! your mouth for a great tasting surprise!

BuIlD:
Mix 1 package of taco seasoning in 12 cups of sour cream (depending on your taste). I call it Taco Cream and this will be spread on the top and bottom bun. Mix equal parts salsa and ranch dressing. I call this Ralsa This is the burger top to bottom top bun smeared with 1 Tbsp. of Taco Cream, 1 Tbsp. of Ralsa, a few sliced black olives, 2 slices of ripe tomato, shredded lettuce, 1 slice of cheddar cheese, burger patty, bottom bun, smeared with 1 Tbsp. of Taco Cream.

Brett Kliegl
age10 Bolingbrook,Illinois WhymyGourmetBurgerdeservestobeserved ateveryparticipatingu.s.redrobin restaurant: Dont say you dont like something until you try it! Mom told me that, and shes right! Its fun to try new foods with an ethnic flair like my Mediterranean burger. Your mouth will water looking at this beauty on the menu. The feta cheese and olives makes this a real special meal. Its bigger, better and makes you Oopa your mouth! Youd better be hungry, but save room for your tasty garlic fries, served on the side!

Jacob Ervin
age8 Metamora,Michigan WhymyGourmetBurgerdeservestobeserved ateveryparticipatingu.s.redrobin restaurant: I think the Paco Taco Burger should be served at Red Robin because some people like tacos and burgers. If you order the Paco Taco Burger, you can have your burger and eat your taco too!

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Peach-tastic Burger
InGreDIenTs:
Chipotle bun Caramelized fresh peaches Grilled sweet onion rings Fire-roasted grilled red peppers Provolone cheese Pepper-jack cheese Light mayo Turkey burger patty

The Pee Wee Pizza Burger

InGreDIenTs:
3 Tbsp. marinara sauce 1 slice of mozzarella cheese 6 slices of pepperoni 1/4 lb. hamburger patty 2 slices of patty sized flat bread or pizza crust like bread 1 ring of pineapple Grated parmesan

BuIlD:
Cut the chipotle bun in half and grill it until golden brown, add the light mayo. Cook the patty. Once that is done, you put the provolone cheese and pepper-jack cheese on the patty. Cook the caramelized peaches and sweet onion rings and the fire-roasted red peppers together, then add them to the cheese and patty. Add the patty mixture to the bun and serve.

BuIlD:
Put the burger on the grill and turn it after it cooks awhile. Put the ring of pineapple on the grill and cook till it has grill marks. Take off and flip patty and put the 6 pieces of pepperoni on the patty. Let it sit for a few and then put the slice of mozzarella cheese on top of the pepperoni and then let it sit and while that is sitting, get the slices of flat bread and put some marinara sauce on one of them and keep the other one plain. Then get the burger and put it on the marinara piece of flat bread. Then put some marinara sauce on the cheese on the burger and grate some parmesan on the marinara. Then put the pineapple ring on top of that. Then put the other piece of flat bread and grate a little parmesan on the top and youre good to go!

Nicholas Wells
age11 spokane,Washington WhymyGourmetBurgerdeservestobeserved ateveryparticipatingu.s.redrobin restaurant: Because I believe kids and adults all over the U.S. will enjoy my Peach-tastic Burger. It is sweet and savory with a little spice, it is also colorful.

Brennan Thompson
age11 seattle,Washington WhymyGourmetBurgerdeservestobeserved ateveryparticipatingu.s.redrobin restaurant: Because I think that out of all the places in America I could choose, I think that Red Robin is the best place to honor the taste of my gourmet burger! Thank you for your time.

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Hannahs Pesto Burger
InGreDIenTs:
Sun dried tomatoes in olive oil Artichoke slices One beef patty Pesto Mayonnaise Ciabatta bread Mozzarella cheese

Simply Southwest Burger

1 1/4 lb. beef patty 2 slices jalapeo cornmeal bun 1 medium poblano pepper, roasted and peeled 2 Tbsp. queso fresco cheese Prickly-pear mayonnaise Tomatillo, sliced Red tomato, sliced Handful corn tortilla strips, red Green leaf lettuce

InGreDIenTs:

BuIlD:
Patty goes on the bread with pesto mayo, then the mozzarella cheese, the sun dried tomatoes, then the artichokes, then the top piece of bread.

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Hannah Claire Brenkacs

age9 Camphill,pennsylvania WhymyGourmetBurgerdeservestobeserved ateveryparticipatingu.s.redrobin restaurant: Because I just ate sundried tomatoes and artichokes for the first time and I think they are really, really good together, and I think everyone else would like it too. They are vegetables and they are good for you also.

Begin by roasting the poblano pepper. To do so, place the pepper in a toaster oven for approximately 5-8 minutes per side. The poblano is ready when it begins to bubble and blacken. Remove from toaster oven and let cool. Once it is cooled, just pinch the skin and remove. Cut the pepper down the middle and lay open flat. Prepare the prickly-pear mayonnaise by combining one part store bought pricklypear jam with two parts mayonnaise. Cook beef patty to desired doneness. Spread both slices of bun with a liberal amount of prickly-pear mayonnaise. Place beef patty on bottom bun. Top the patty with the roasted poblano pepper. Sprinkle the queso fresco cheese over the pepper. Add 1 piece of crisp green leaf lettuce. Over the lettuce, position a few thin slices each of the tomatillo and red tomato. Finally, top the burger off with a small handful of red corn tortilla strips. Now that says Southwest!

Tanner Teall
age8 scottsdale,arizona
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WhymyGourmetBurgerdeservestobeserved ateveryparticipatingu.s.redrobin restaurant: I think my burger creation should be served at Red Robin because not everyone across the U.S. knows just how good Southwest flavors are. I think the colors in this burger are bright and bold and are super tasty. Your taste buds will not be able to resist the Simply Southwest Burger!

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Spicey Apple Bacon Burger
InGreDIenTs:
1 sesame seed bun 2 Tbsp. feta cheese crumbles 1 Braeburn apple, 1/3 inch slice 1/3 lb. extra lean ground beef 1 dash pepper 2 slices of smoked applewood pepper bacon Orange blossom honey 1 leaf butter lettuce 2 Tbsp. honey BBQ sauce 1 Tbsp. mayonnaise

Sweet & Sour or Orange you in the mood for something different
InGreDIenTs:
Sweet Hawaiian bun Chicken patty Mandarin oranges Cilantro Pineapple Jalapeo Lettuce Orange marmalade Teriyaki

BuIlD:
1. Cook bacon then cut in half. 2. Cut and core 1/3 inch apple, drizzle with honey then grill. 3. Cook hamburger to order. 4. Toast bun. 5. Garnish bun by putting mayo on top bun, BBQ sauce on both top and bottom buns, put lettuce on top bun, then the bacon. On the bottom bun put the burger, then the apple, and the feta cheese. 6. Carefully put the top bun on the bottom bun. Enjoy!

BuIlD:
Grill chicken after soaking in teriyaki. Chop oranges, cilantro, pineapple and jalapeo. Careful not too much jalapeo because it would set your mouth on fire. Mix those with the orange marmalade to make a salsa. Put the chicken on the bun with a piece of lettuce. Top with the orange salsa and drizzle with teriyaki.

Tristen Adams
age10 syracuse,utah WhymyGourmetBurgerdeservestobeserved ateveryparticipatingu.s.redrobin restaurant: I think my burger deserves to be on the Red Robins menu because it is a flavorful burger. You can taste the saltiness of the feta cheese, the tartness of the apple, and the spiceyness of the bacon, which make a rich flavor when combined. I hope you like my burger because I put a lot of time and effort into it. Ive loved to cook since I was five and Id like to tell you that I want to be an executive chef when I grow up.

Kiragan Mercer
age8 Castlerock,Colorado WhymyGourmetBurgerdeservestobeserved ateveryparticipatingu.s.redrobin restaurant: First, I would be a very good representative for Red Robin. Next, it would be really good. Plus it has a lot of stuff that you already use in your restaurant so you wouldnt have to spend a lot of money.

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Teri-Mon Burger Ya Man straight from the surf
InGreDIenTs:
Salmon Lettuce leaf Teriyaki sauce Caramelized onions Pineapple Tomatoes with balsamic dressing Wheat bun

Texas Holdumm (with two hands)

InGreDIenTs:
Sesame seed bun Beef patty 3 slices of hickory smoked bacon 3 thin cooked ham slices 1/4 inch thick slice of potato 2 slices of Swiss cheese Lettuce Texas Pete Hot Sauce Molasses Slice of onion

BuIlD:
Soak tomatoes in balsamic dressing, and soak salmon in the teriyaki sauce. So it will go Bun, pineapple, tomato soaked in the balsamic dressing, the salmon that is soaked in teriyaki sauce, caramelized onions, the lettuce leaf, then the bottom wheat bun.

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Katie Shutler
age12 orange,California WhymyGourmetBurgerdeservestobeserved ateveryparticipatingu.s.redrobin restaurant: I want people to enjoy teriyaki salmon the way I do. Its sweet and still more healthy. It can be like a straight out of the ocean burger. I know everyone will enjoy this, and I believe its the best burger for everyone in the world! So please pick it, I swear it wont let you down.

The hot sauce and molasses is a 50/50 mix. About a tablespoon of each enough to spread on top and bottom of toasted bun. Grill the slices of cooked ham (lunch meat style) when burger is almost done. Deep fry the potato slice. Lettuce on the bottom, then one slice of Swiss, bacon, burger, onion slice, potato, ham and the second slice of Swiss cheese.

Jimmy Weininger
age12 Kingsville,Maryland WhymyGourmetBurgerdeservestobeserved ateveryparticipatingu.s.redrobin restaurant: Youve hit the jackpot with this Texas style favorite. I love to cook and eat, thats how I came up with this creation. This burger is huge like Texas. It is sooo tasty because there is so much going on with your taste buds. I made them at a cook-out with my parents and everyone loved them. I hope you will too! Thank you Jimmy!

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The Thai-riFIfic Burger
InGreDIenTs:
Sesame seed bun Hoisin sauce Onion Yellow bell pepper American cheese Red bell pepper 1/3 lb. patty

Volcano Chicken Burger

InGreDIenTs:
Ciabatta bun Red onions, sliced Crisp chicken Red chili flakes Tomato Sweet & sour sauce Mayonnaise Lettuce leaf

BuIlD:

You start with a sesame seed bun, a little toasted on the white side. At the end of cooking the patty and before you put it on the bun, you put a good large spoonful of hoisin sauce on the meat to warm it a little; THEN put it on the bun. Add cheese (American is my favorite) and some stir fried onion-bell peppers. To stir fry the onions and the bell peppers, slice them into strips and saut them in a dab of Hoisin sauce. Serve! YUMMMMM!

BuIlD:

Spread bottom of ciabatta bun with mayo. Then top the burger in the following order: 1 lettuce leaf, 1 slice tomato, crisp chicken, and 2 sliced red onion. Next, mix some red chili flakes into the sweet & sour sauce. Now we have spicy sweet & sour sauce. Take this sauce and spread generously on the remainder of ciabatta bun. Finally, take this bun and top off the Volcano Chicken Burger.

Nick Schenkelberg
age12 portorchard,Washington WhymyGourmetBurgerdeservestobeserved ateveryparticipatingu.s.redrobin restaurant: Everybody loves a little Asian food, why not on a hamburger? I love to eat at Red Robin and we go there every year for my birthday, and my birthday is next week! I also love Hoisin sauce and eat it on lots of things like rice, chicken and HAMBURGERS! My Thai-rific Burger would be a great addition to your melting pot of your American menu!

Casslynn Choy
age12 Westallis,Wisconsin WhymyGourmetBurgerdeservestobeserved ateveryparticipatingu.s.redrobin restaurant: My Volcano Chicken Burger deserves to be served at every Red Robin restaurant because this is a unique burger. Its tasty and brings in an Asian fusion flare!

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ACTIVITIES
MapyourrouTe
How well do you really know your childs route to school? Draw a map of the route with your child, including things like landmarks, addresses, and dead end streets. Then take a walk with your child along the real school route and compare. How well did you do?

TrICKalerT
Work together to make a list of the tricks that someone might use to get your child to go with them while they are on their way to school. There are some ideas included in the conversation starters throughout this cookbook. Then talk about what your child should do in those situations. 1. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 4. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Possible answers: Offering a ride, candy or money; asking you to see their puppy or kitty; asking for help finding something or for directions.

eMerGenCy
In an emergency your child may not be able to reach you. Make a list of other trusted adults your child could ask for help in that case. 1. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 4. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

realWorlDsaFeTypleDGeFIllInTheBlanK
1. I will ___________ with my parents, guardians, or other trusted adults before going anywhere, helping anyone, accepting anything, getting into a car, or leaving with anyone. 2. I will take a ____________with me when going places or playing outside. 3. I will tell people ___________if they try to touch me or do things in ways that make me feel scared, uncomfortable, or confused, because it's OK for me to stand up for myself. 4. I will tell my parents, guardians, or other ____________if anything happens to me. 40 Answers: 1. Check First 2. Friend 3. NO 4. Trusted adults