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50 Gourmet Burger CreationsFrom 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,

National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

About NCMEC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Real-World Safety with the NetSmartz Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Ten Tips for Cooking with your Kids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Tips for Making a Gourmet Burger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Red Robin Bleu Ribbon Burger Recipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

50 Gourmet Burger Creations from Kids Across the Country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

To contact Red Robins Corporate Office, mail your inquiry to:Red Robin International, Inc.

Attn: The Red Robin Kids Cook-Off6312 S. Fiddlers Green Circle., Suite 200N

Greenwood Village, CO 80111303-846-6000

Or you may email us at:[email protected]

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About The Red Robin Kids Cook-Off CookbookForeword by Eric Houseman, President and COO, Red Robin International, Inc.

We hope you enjoy the gourmet burger recipes included in the Red Robin KidsCook-Off Cookbook. These recipes were created by kids from across the countrywho submitted their own unique recipes to Red Robins Kids Cook-Off Contest.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 kidsthan while doing something fun, like cooking.

Congratulations to this years grand prize winning gourmet burger maker,7-year-old Charlie Beckett from Rathdrum, Idaho, who invented The Holy-PeoBurger. His recipe is just one of 50 gourmet burger recipes included in this

cookbook that you can make at home. Make sure you visit any of our participatingU.S. Red Robin restaurants from July 28 through September 13, 2009 to order Charlies grand prize winninggourmet burger. Each time you order The Holy-Peo Burger, Red Robin will donate 50 cents to NCMEC.

Many thanks to all of the kid chefs who submitted their own flavorful and innovative gourmet burger recipesto the contest! We hope you enjoy making these creative gourmet burgers at home.

The Red Robin Story

Where can you get a burger topped with grilled pineapple rings, chili, guacamole, onion straws or even a

fried egg? At Red Robin

restaurants where were famous for Gourmet Burgers! And believe it or not, theseGourmet Burgers have taught us a lot about who we are as a company always use the freshest, highest-quality 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 nearthe University of Washington campus. The owner, Sam, sang in a barber shop quartet and could frequently beheard singing the song, When the red, red robin goes bob bob bobbin along. In fact, Sam loved the songso much that he eventually changed the name of his tavern to Sams Red Robin, and over the years it becameknown simply as the Red Robin restaurant.

Today, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. is a publicly-traded, casual dining restaurant chain. We offer ourGuests more than two dozen Gourmet Burgers in a variety of craveable combinations with all-you-can-eat

Bottomless Steak Fries. Our menu also includes salads, soups, appetizers, entrees, desserts, childrens fareand our signature Mad Mixology specialty beverages.

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Foreword by Ernie Allen, President and CEO, National Centerfor Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC)

In 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 canbe accomplished through a shared commitment to safety education. That is why we aregrateful 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 seemsfrightening, but everyday situations make the best moments for those conversations. Oneof the most convenient is each year when we send our children back to school. This year,we worked with Red Robin to fill this cookbook with useful tips and ideas for back-to-schoolsafety in addition to the great burger recipes.

The beginning of a new school year can be a really exciting time for families as theirchildren leave home for new schools, teachers, and friends, sometimes for the first time. But it also means childrenmay find themselves more at risk. NCMEC found that 41% of attempted abductions happened on the way to and fromschool. With this in mind, we have filled this book with small, but important ways to help build childrens confidenceand teach them safer ways to recognize 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 besafer as they start back to school and all year long. So, please enjoy cooking these delicious burgers with your familyand remember its sometimes easier to talk about something serious while doing something fun.

About the National Center forMissing & Exploited Children (NCMEC)

The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Since it was establishedby Congress in 1984, the organization has operated the toll-free 24-hour national missing childrens hotline whichhas handled more than 2,350,000 calls. It has assisted law enforcement in the recovery of more than 135,400children. The organizations CyberTipline has handled more than 664,610 reports of child sexual exploitation and itsChild Victim Identification Program has reviewed and analyzed more than 21,245,760 child pornography images andvideos. The organization works in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Justices office of Juvenile Justice andDelinquency Prevention. To learn more about NCMEC, call its toll-free, 24-hour hotline at 1-800-THE-LOST or visit itsweb site at www.missingkids.com.

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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 usesage-appropriate activities to teach children how to stay safer on the Internet and in the real world.

Real-World Safety with the NetSmartz Workshop

Back-to-school is an exciting time for many families. But while children are busy thinking about friends, newclasses, and new challenges, parents and guardians have an additional concern: their childrens safety. Helpingparents and guardians address these concerns is an integral part of the work done by the National Center forMissing & Exploited Children (NCMEC). Through education programs, like the NetSmartz Workshop, parents andguardians have access to the materials they need to help keep their kids safer.

Both NetSmartz and NCMEC strongly believe that preparation and family communication are a key part of keepingkids safer; our goal is to have you use the following tips to help empower your children. Be on the lookout forteachable moments year-round to help you communicate with them about personal safety. When you talk toyour children and help them practice safer responses, you help prepare them to act quickly and wisely should apotentially dangerous situation arise.

BEFORE THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

1. Check to see if you have a current photo of your child. Plan to update that photo every six months.

2. Make sure that your childs file at school contains the most recent emergency contact information. Also, notifythe school office about who is authorized to pick your child up from school.

3. Find out about the schools online policy and make sure they dont post personally identifying informationsuch as your childs name, address and photo on the schools website.

4. Help your child memorize your telephone number and the telephone numbers of other trusted adults.

5. Write your childs name on the inside of backpacks where its hidden from view. Someone addressing yourchild by name may trick them into thinking they know that person.

6. Make sure your child knows how to identify other trusted adults in case youre not available during anemergency, such as uniformed law enforcement officers, crossing guards and parents with children.

7. Take your child on a dry-run of the trip to school, pointing out places where they may go for help incase of an emergency.

8. Practice what-if scenarios with your child in which they are offered rides or approached by unknown people.

9. Review the NetSmartz Real-World Safety Pledge at www.NetSmartz.org with your child.

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Meet the NetSmartz Characters

Its time to Use Your NetSmartz (UYN)TM with Clicky, Nettie, Webster and Router

from the NetSmartz Workshop! Get a conversation started by looking for safety

tips alongside recipes throughout the cookbook. Then check out the Activities Page for fun activities. For more excitement

and to learn why you and your kids will want to UYN visit www.NetSmartzKids.org.

Real-World Safety with the NetSmartz Workshop (cont'd)

GOING TO AND FROM SCHOOL

1. If your child walks or bikes to school, make sure that he or she goes with a group. Know the names andtelephone numbers of the children in that group and their parents or guardians. If your child waits for

a bus, wait with him or her at the bus stop.

2. While waiting for the bus, children should not wander away from the bus stop or play in the street. Help your

child pick a spot to wait that is in plain view of the bus driver.

3. Talk to your child about the importance of paying attention to his or her surroundings and obeying traffic signals.

4. Advise your child not to take short-cuts.

5. Adults needing help should not ask children; they should ask other adults. If an adult approaches your child for helpor directions, teach him or her to immediately get away from that person and tell you or another trusted adult.

6. Teach your child not to accept gifts or rides from people he or she does not know. If someone offers to show

him or her something in a car, teach your child to say No and move away as quickly as possible.

7. Instruct your child not to leave school grounds without getting your permission and checking with the school office

first.

8. Know your childs after school plans. Make sure that your child knows to notify you before changing plans.

9. Communicate with your child on a regular basis about his or her trips to and from school. Ask if he or she

has seen anything or anyone suspicious, and encourage your child to tell you about anything that makeshim or her feel uncomfortable right away.

HOME ALONE

1. Remind your child to never open the door when he or she is home alone.

2. Tell your child not to let anyone, other than a trusted adult, know that he or she is home alone.

3. Remind your child not to ask anyone over when he or she is home alone.

4. Keep a list of emergency telephone numbers by the telephone and instruct your child who to contact for help.

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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 Robintips 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 knowsthe 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 family-friendly 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 knivesor 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 cleanup afterwards, too.

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Tips for Making a Gourmet Burger

MAKE YOUR BASIC BURGER INTO A GOURMET BURGER:

Its important to use fresh ingredients when youre building your Gourmet Burger try making a homemadesauce or spread, or enhance a store bought condiment, sauce or salsa by adding your own fresh ingredients.

For the best flavor use fresh, never-frozen ground beef. Not in the mood for beef? Use pork, chicken, vegetarianor seafood options instead.

Have fun with your Gourmet Burger toppings! Enhance the flavor of your burger by using gourmet ingredientssuch as unique cheeses, breads, spreads, fruit or vegetables that wouldnt traditionally top a burger.

Combine sweet and salty or spicy flavor profiles to enhance the taste and craveability of burgers such as combiningpineapple and teriyaki sauce or jalapeos and a cool avocado spread.

Instead of a traditional sesame or poppy seed bun, use artisan bread to bring out the flavor and texture of the burger.

Take the flavors from other foods you love, such as basil, balsamic vinegar and garlic, and integrate them intoyour Gourmet Burgers at home.

STAY SAFER WHILE GRILLING USING THESE SAFETY TIPS:

Cook food thoroughly; The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recommends beef burgers be cooked to aninternal temperature of 160 F, chicken burgers be cooked to 165 F and pork burgers be cooked to 155 F.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration advises to keep hot food hot, above 140 degrees, and cold food cold,below 40 degrees.

Wash your hands frequently using hot water and soap, especially after handling raw meat.

Keep raw meat separate from cooked meat and other burger toppings to avoid cross contamination.

Use different platters and utensils when handling raw meat and cooked meat to avoid cross contamination.Make sure there is a clean platter and utensils to serve the food.

Refrigerate any leftovers promptly.

If ever in doubt, throw food out!

Position the grill 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.

Keep it clean; make sure there are plenty of clean utensils and platters to use before, during and after makingyour Gourmet Burger, and make sure to wipe down counters and surfaces with disinfectant as you cook.

As an extra precaution, be sure to have a fire extinguisher nearby and make sure you are familiar with how toproperly use it.


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Red Robin Recipe

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Red Robins Bleu Ribbon BurgerBURGER INGREDIENTSLarge gourmet onion bun, toasted to a golden brown

Fresh, crisp iceberg lettuce, thinly shredded

Crispy onion straws, store-boughtFresh ground beef made into a patty, 1/3 pound or larger 80% lean or above(Season with Red Robin seasoning salt or salt and pepper)

1 oz. Heinz 57 Sauce

Bleu cheese crumbles

Fresh, vine-ripened tomato, sliced

Chipotle mayonnaise (store-bought or using the recipe below)

CHIPOTLE MAYONNAISEMix your favorite high-quality mayonnaise with pureed chipotle

peppers, to taste. Refrigerate for approximately one hour to

enhance the flavor prior to using.

BUILD:Wash and scrub the produce prior to cutting. Season the hamburger

patty with Red Robin seasoning salt or salt and pepper prior to

grilling. Use a hot grill and oil the grates before cooking the burger.

Grill the patty to a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees

for a minimum of 15 seconds to maximize flavor and juiciness.

Remove the patty from the grill and baste in Heinz 57 Sauce. Add

bleu cheese crumbles to the patty and place on the grill for two minutes to lightly melt

the cheese. Toast the bun on the grill to a golden brown. Spread chipotle mayonnaise on

both sides of the bun. On the bottom bun, place a handful of fried onion straws, burger

patty with Heinz 57 Sauce and bleu cheese, sliced tomatoes and shredded lettuce. Coverwith the top bun. Serve with Steak Fries and enjoy! Youve just made your own Red Robin

Gourmet Burger!


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winner

Grand Prize

What rules are in the

NetSmartz Real-World Safety

Pledge and how can they

help kee p you safer?

Check out the pledge at

www.NetSmartz.org.

Clicky

Charlie BeckettAge 7

Rathdrum, Idaho

Why my Gourmet Burger deserves to be served

at every participating U.S. Red Robin restaurant:

Lots of restaurants claim to have hot & spicyburgers, but only leave your mouth tingling.

This burger will leave your mouth on fire and

your face and body dripping with sweat.

The Holy-PeoBurgerINGREDIENTS:

JalapeosCajun spicesPepper-jack cheeseMayonnaiseOnionsTomatoesJalapeo-ciabatta bunLettucePepperoncinis

BUILD:Grill meat to order. Sprinkle Cajun spices on both sides.

Place pepper-jack cheese on early to let it melt. Sliceciabatta bun and place mayonnaise on both slices. Grillonions and place on top half. Place burger on the bun andleave tomatoes, lettuce and pepperoncinis on the side.Its ready to serve with a pile of hot and fresh French fries.


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1st RUNNER-UP

9

Why is it imp or tant

to walk or b ike to school

in a group ? Who d o you walk

to schoo l with? What route do

you take to school?

Nettie

Danielle LampittAge 12

Rancho Sante Fe, California



My burger deserves to be in every participating RedRobin because everyone likes things that are good.

Well, my burger is not only good its GOUDA!

The Oh So GoudaBurger!INGREDIENTS:

Romaine lettuceGouda cheeseApple slicesFocaccia bunBalsamic-marinated tomatoesTurkey burgerChipotle mayonnaise

BUILD:Prepare a juicy grilled turkey burger. Place it on a hot,toasted focaccia bun. On top of the burger, place two thinslices of apple and melt delicious gouda cheese on top.

Then, place freshly marinated balsamic tomatoes on topand blanket it with romaine lettuce. Spread a generouslayer of chipotle mayonnaise on the top bun and viola,you have your perfect gourmet burger!


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How many other kids

wait with you at the bus stop ?

What are some things you

should reme mb er while

waiting at the b us stop?

Webster

2ND RUNNER-UP

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Brendan SchottAge 10

Muskegon, Michigan



It is a perfect blend of two of Americas favoritefoods, burgers and pizza. You can have the bestof both worlds in one delicious combination. It

adds in a little touch of heat for those a bit moredaring with the peppercorns and banana peppers,yet is still mild enough for most customers. Wehave all seen onion rings on a burger, but who

would think to put mozzarella sticks on one? Me.Brendan Schott. This burger is heaven on a bun!

Cheesy PizzaParadise BurgerINGREDIENTS:

1 Red Robin burger patty1/2 oz. pepperoni1 oz. pizza sauce1/2 tsp. red peppercorns1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning1 toasted bun1 oz. shaved ham3 large mozzarella sticks4 banana pepper rings1 slice provolone cheese

BUILD:Cook burger patty with Italian seasoning and peppercorns.Lightly saut the pepperoni and shaved ham. Start withthe three cooked mozzarella sticks on the bottom bun,followed by Red Robin burger patty, provolone cheeseand pizza sauce. Then layer on pepperoni, shaved hamand banana pepper rings. Put on top bun and enjoy!


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3RD RUNNER-UP

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If you fe lt

uncomfortable or scared

while walking o r b iking

to school, where could you

stop for he lp?

Router

Adley PiccoloAge 10

Chesapeake, Virginia



I was born in Louisiana and I like my food spicy.Red Robin is my favorite place to eat and I puta little of all my favorite Red Robin items onmy burger. I dont know if that is gourmet,but I know that would be one great burger!

Fireside BurgerINGREDIENTS:Burger pattyBun

Fireside sauceOnion ringSalsaSpicy seasoning to blacken pattyGarlic butterSpicy jack cheese

BUILD:Season burger with spicy seasonings and sear with highheat. Cook until done. Grill bun with garlic butter untilwell-toasted to give it some crunch. Serve burger with spicy

jack cheese, topped with fireside on the bottom and salsa

on the top and an onion ring. Garlic or chili fries on theside with Fireside sauce for dipping, of course.


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FINALIST

What would you do

if some one you dont know

offere d you a r ide

to school?

Clicky

Brenna WoodsAge 9

Woodinville, Washington



Its super D-dooper yummy & easy for Red Robinto add to its menu because all the ingredientsare already at Red Robin restaurants because

theyre also in other items on the menu!

Bacon, Spinach &Artichoke BurgerINGREDIENTS:

Beef, chicken or turkey burgerMonterey jack or parmesan cheeseRed Robin artichoke & spinach dipBaconRed onionLettuceTomatoesMayonnaiseOnion bun

BUILD:Choose your favorite meat, then top it with Monterey jack

or parmesan cheese, Red Robins creamy spinach &artichoke dip and crispy smoked bacon. Then add redonions, crisp lettuce, tomatoes, mayonnaise and serve iton an onion bun.


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FINALIST

Elena CroyAge 10

Virginia Beach, Virginia



My B.A.T. Burger is a brand new flavor combinationnot seen anywhere else. It was carefully tested

upon family and friends and received outstandingreviews from kids and adults alike. I tried

several different spreads until I finally foundhoney mustard tasted the best. You are sureto have a hit when my B.A.T. Burger is served

nationwide at every Red Robin restaurant.

The B.A.T. Burger(Bacon, Apple,Turkey)INGREDIENTS:1 ground turkey patty1 burger bun2 slices of bacon3 thin slices of gala apple1 slice of provolone cheeseHoney mustard2 slices of tomato (optional)Lettuce (optional)

BUILD:First, lets prepare our ingredients. Cut your gala apple into1/16 - 1/8 inch slices. Be sure not to cut into the core. Placeyour turkey patties on the grill about 300-350 degrees for5-6 minutes on each side. While the burgers cook, prepareenough bacon so that each burger will have two slices. Onthe last minute of cooking, lay 2-3 slices of your gala appleon each patty, then 1 slice of provolone cheese. After that,you take the top of the burger buns and spread enoughhoney mustard to cover the whole top. Now lets stack ourburger. First put the patties on each bun. Then goes twoslices of bacon, and last but not least, the burger tops.

You may add lettuce and tomato if you like, but most ofmy tasters preferred the burger without it. Lets justserve it on the side. Then it is ready to serve.


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FINALIST

If a frien d invites you

over to play after school,

what should you d o b e fore

going ove r to his

or her house?

Nettie

Caden OrdanasAge 6

Crete, Illinois



I love baseball and going to baseball games.This burger combines my favorite ballpark foods,

and Red Robin is my favorite restaurant. What

better way to celebrate Americas favorite food,the hamburger, than to combine it with Americas

favorite pastime, baseball. Grown ups andkids together like to eat at the ball gamesand these are the foods they eat. Combine

them together to make a great Red Robin Burgerand everyone will have fun remembering

their favorite time at a baseball game.

Cadens ChicagoBallpark BurgerINGREDIENTS:

Round corn tortilla chipsBeef burger pattyTomatoesCelery saltMustardAll-beef hot dogPoppy seed bunNacho cheese sauceKetchupPickle spear

BUILD:After preparing the burger patty, place on a lower bun,top with nacho cheese sauce and then tortilla chips.Layer with sliced hot dog, then tomatoes, pickle, celerysalt, mustard and top of bun. Serve with extra chips andcheese on the side.


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FINALIST

What are the pos sible

risks o f taking

shortcuts to

and from school?

Webster

Corn HuskerBurgerINGREDIENTS:

1 roasted red pepper, minced1 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup fresh or frozen corn1/2 cup chopped tomatoes1/4 cup finely chopped red onion1 Tbsp. minced cilantro1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice2 Tbsp. olive oilSalt and pepper to tasteSlice Monterey jack cheeseBurger pattyBun

BUILD:Combine minced red pepper and mayonnaise. Addsalt and pepper to taste. Combine corn, tomatoes,red onion, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, salt andpepper. Top yummy Red Robin burger with Monterey

jack cheese. Slather roasted red pepper mayonnaiseon bun. Top burger with generous helping of cornsalsa. Enjoy!

Kate JoyceAge 6

Omaha, Nebraska



Most people think that Nebraska is just a bigfarm. We have a lot to do here. Some of our

biggest industries are beef and corn. Red Robin

needs a Corn Husker Burger to let Americaknow how great Nebraska is.


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FINALIST

Has anyone ever trie d

to ge t you to go

some where with them

while you we re wa lking

to or from school?

Router

The Go-Go BurgerINGREDIENTS:1/4 lb. hamburgerHoney mustard

TomatoPicklesBacon stripsFinely chopped onionsPurple lettuceSwiss cheeseSoft pretzel roll

BUILD:Prepare burger, as desired. Top with slice of cheese.Place on toasted soft pretzel roll (split). Mix togetherhoney mustard and onions. Layer on burger with bacon,

tomato, lettuce and pickles.

Andrew HearseyAge 7

Effort, Pennsylvania



Because its a combo of good foods and itsnot too complicated just a good burger!

Red Robin rocks!


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FINALIST

Why is it imp or tant

to listen to the crossing

gua rd a nd follow

his or he r instructions?

Clicky

The Mango TangoINGREDIENTS:1/4 lb. hamburger patty1 cup chopped mango1

/2 cup chopped tomato1/4 cup chopped sweet onion1/8 cup chopped cilantro2 Tbsp. lemon juice1 piece leaf lettuceMayonnaiseBun1 slice Swiss cheese (optional)

BUILD:Start by making the mango salsa. Add the mango, tomato,sweet onion, cilantro and lemon juice in a bowl. Let the

salsa sit for about an hour before assembly. Flame broilthe patty. Spread mayonnaise on both sides of the bun.Place one small piece of leaf lettuce on patty. Top lettucewith mango salsa. Swiss cheese can be optional andwould be melted during the cooking process.

Jaida HarrellAge 9

Temecula, California



My burger deserves to be on the menu becauseit is a healthy alternative to your basic burger.It is sweet yet savory and deliciously healthy.

I think all Red Robins would sell millions of these!


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Cookbook WinnersCookbook Winners

Who are some pe ople that

you could ask for he lp

while walking or b iking

to and from school?

Nettie

Aloha BurgerINGREDIENTS:Hawaiian breadHamPineappleTeriyaki sauceMaui onionsMaui onion kettle chipsLettuceSwiss cheese

Burger pattyPineapple mango aioli

BUILD:Spread the teriyaki and pineapple mango aioli onthe top bun. On the bottom bun, place the burgerpatty. On the top of the patty, place the ham.Melt the Swiss cheese onto the burger patty. Ontop of the ham, place the grilled pineapple andMaui onions. On top of the onions and pineapple,put the lettuce. Between the lettuce and the top

bun, put the Maui onion kettle chips.

The Bad to the BoneBuffalo BurgerINGREDIENTS:1 lb. ground chuck1/4 cup and 3 tsp. melted butter1/4 cup Louisiana pepper sauce1/4 tsp. ground black pepper1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper1 tsp. garlic salt

3 sesame seed burger buns1 cup crumbled blue cheese1/2 cup blue cheese dressing3 celery sticks

BUILD:Combine 1/4 cup melted butter and pepper sauce. Set asidCombine ground chuck, black pepper, cayenne pepper andgarlic salt. Mix well. Add 1/8 cup of blue cheese dressing, 1cup of the pepper sauce mix and 1/3 cup of the blue cheesMix again. Shape into 3 patties. Refrigerate patties for

about an hour to let the ingredients set up and so they grbetter. Grill burgers (or fry) to desired doneness. About 5minutes before they are done, top with the remaining bluecheese and cook until the cheese is melted. Spread each with 1 tsp. melted butter, and lightly toast, if desired. Servburgers with remaining blue cheese dressing and peppersauce in cups on the side, and garnish with the celery stic

Kayelynn GreenAge 11

Greensboro, North Carolina



My Gourmet Bad to the Bone Buffalo Burger deserves tobe served at every participating U.S. Red Robin restaurant

because it combines the great tastes of two favoriteAmerican food classics. My Bad to the Bone Buffalo Burgeris a great way for everyone to enjoy buffalo wings withoutthe mess or the pile of bones! And the extra dipping saucesreally need to be served with Red Robins bottomless basketof steak fries to be truly appreciated. Kids and parents willappreciate this fun, flavorful twist on the buffalo wing that

turned into a tangy, zesty, cheesy, burger masterpiece.

Madeline HenningsenAge 12

Beaverton, Oregon



My burger deserves to be served at everyparticipating Red Robin restaurant becauseit would bring the exciting taste of Hawaii to

the rest of us. It would also give people theidea of what Hawaii is like and widen their taste

range. Also, I think that many people wouldenjoy it and that is what counts.


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If some one that youdont know pulled up in a car

next to you and asked you for

he lp, what would you do?

If one of your frie nd s wante d

to acce pt a rid e to school from

some one that you dont know,

what would you do ?


Webster

Daniel McCaslinAge 12

Dakota, Illinois



Because I worked my heart out on this burgerand I have tried it and it is the most delicious

thing I have ever tasted.

The BB-Q DoubleBurgerINGREDIENTS:2 hamburger patties2 bunsBB-Q sauceLettuce1 fried green tomatoPepper-jack cheese

Mustard

BUILD:Put 1 bun down, 1 piece of lettuce, a hamburger pattycovered in BB-Q sauce, 1 piece of lettuce, 1 fried greentomato, some pepper-jack cheese, mustard, hamburgerpatty, 1 piece of lettuce, and a bun.

The Bacon RanchChicken BurgerINGREDIENTS:Hidden Valley The Original Ranch Salad Dressing

and Seasoning MixLiquid garlic and lemon pepper seasoningRomaine lettuceBacon, cooked southern styleCubed potatoes

Boneless chicken breastsSharp cheddar cheeseOnion bun

BUILD:#1: Take the garlic and lemon pepper seasoning andmarinate the chicken in it for about 15 minutes.#2: Then take the chicken and put it in the glassbaking dish and sprinkle the Hidden Valley TheOriginal Ranch salad dressing and seasoning mix overthe chicken. #3: Then take the bacon and cut all of

the pieces in half and put maybe 3 or 4 pieces of halfpieces of bacon on the piece of chicken. #4: Stick itin the oven at 375 degrees for 45 minutes or until thechicken and bacon are done. #5: When they are done,take the sharp cheddar cheese and cover the pieceof chicken, then put back in the oven until the cheesemelts. #6: Carefully put the piece of chicken on theonion bun and sprinkle the romaine lettuce over thetop of the chicken and put the top bun on and BAM,you have your Bacon Ranch Chicken Burger.

Conor JamesAge 10

Waterford, Virginia



Honestly, I think this is the kind of burger thatwill bring Red Robin to the top!


22/4120


What should you do if

some one you know come s to

p ick you up afte r school, but you

haven't asked permission

to go with them?

Router

Cheesy Bean DipCrunch BurgerINGREDIENTS:Hamburger pattySeason salt, 2-3 dashesCiabatta bunVelveeta, 16 oz.Rotel, 10 oz. mild canRefried beans, 14 oz. can or freshly made

Corn chips, 1 1/2 cupsLettuceTomatoes, 1 sliceOnions, optional

BUILD:Grill hamburger patty and season both sides withseason salt. While burger is cooking, melt 10 oz.Velveeta with a can of Rotel and set aside. Mixremaining 6 oz. of Velveeta with refried beans untilwell-blended. Cut ciabatta bun in half and spread bean

mixture on both sides. Layer lettuce and tomato onbottom half of bun. Lay hamburger patty on lettuce.Sprinkle top of patty with about 1/4 cup of corn chips.Drizzle cheese mixture on top of corn chips and top theburger off with the top part of the bun. Use remainingdips for French fry dipping or carrot dipping. Makesabout 4-6 burgers.

Bonanza BurgerINGREDIENTS:Tri-tipShredded potatoesBBQ sauceTexas-style toastSalsaSwiss cheese

BUILD:Toast the Texas-style toast first. Add very thinsliced tri-tip (bar-be-qued Santa Maria style).Add hash brown style potatoes. Add cheese. Addsalsa or bar-b-q sauce.

Emilio FuentesAge 10

Santa Barbara, California


at every participating U.S. Red Robin

restaurant:Because most Californians love Santa Mariastyle tri-tip and a lot of other places have

never heard of tri-tip and this burger soundsvery delicious.

Joshua SilyAge 10

San Antonio, TexasWhy my Gourmet Burger deserves to be served


When I grow up, I want to be a pilot, but I alsowant to be a chef on my off time. I think people

would like my recipes because I combine differentflavors to make new flavors. I think people will

like my burger because I combined whats usuallyon the side, so that this burger becomes your

total dinner! I hope you like it!


23/4121


If your ride after school

is late, where is a

safer p lace to wait?

Clicky

Chipotle CheesyBread BurgerINGREDIENTS:1 lb. ground beef3/4 of 16 oz. jar chipotle salsa1 Tbsp. garlic powder2 tsp. onion salt2 tsp. ground pepper1/4 chopped brown or sweet onion

1/4 chopped green pepper1/4 chopped red pepper1 slice fresh tomatoCheesy garlic bread

BUILD:Mix ground beef, almost all the salsa in a jar, garlic powder,pepper, salt and form into burger patties. Pan fry in oliveoil, the onion, peppers and slice of tomato. Take off heatand let stand while cooking burgers to taste. I like themmed/rare. My mom buys me, or sometimes we make our

own, cheesy garlic bread (using shredded cheddar). Sliceit in half and toast it, and we make our own special spreadwith mayonnaise and remaining chipotle salsa on thebread. Top burger with onions and peppers and tomato.Can be served with extra hot sauce for people who like itspicier and some like it with pepper-jack cheese, too.

ChipotleCordon BleuINGREDIENTS:1 lb. ground chicken1/8 tsp. ground cumin1/4 tsp. chili powder1 eggSliced pepper-jack cheese2 tsp. chipotle raspberry sauce

1/4 tsp. paprika5 Tbsp. breadcrumbsShaved Virginia hamWheat bunsButter

BUILD:1. Combine ground chicken, chipotle raspberry sauce,ground cumin, paprika, chili powder, breadcrumbsand egg. Mix thoroughly. 2. Divide into four equalparts and form into patties. 3. Place on grill and

cook for four minutes on each side. 4. Add ham andcheese on top of burger. Cook until cheese is melted.5. Lightly butter the buns and toast on the grill.6. Place patty on bun and serve.

Jazmine ChoiAge 12

Calabasas, California

Why my Gourmet Burger deserves to be servedat every participating U.S. Red Robin restaurant:

Every time I am at Red Robin with my mom anddad, they always order the spicy burger. This

burger is also very popular in our house, when Imake it. I get asked over and over again howI came up with it. It came to me when I was

sampling chipotle sauce in a big market. I thinkit would be a hit at Red Robin and really make a

great addition to the menu. But dont forget to usecheesy bread, it really makes a huge difference.

Logan BalowAge 12

Cudahy, Wisconsin



It is rich in flavor, and is a healthy alternativeto beef. Plus, this sandwich has a spicy zing to it.And from looking at your menu, I think it would

make a fine addition to your collection ofgourmet burgers. Thank you for considering my

burger, and I hope to hear from you soon.


24/4122


Do you know that

it is OK to te ll pe op le NO!

and ge t away as quickly

as you ca n if they d o

some thing that makes

you fee l uncomfortab le?

Le ts pra ctice tog e the r.

Nettie

Country BurgerINGREDIENTS:1/2 lb. burger2 slices bacon2-3 Tbsp. baked beans2 oz. cheddar cheese1 slice onion1 slice tomato1 leaf of green leaf lettuce2 tsp. ketchup

Toasted wheat bun2 Tater Tots

BUILD:Take toasted bun. Put grilled burger on the bun, thenput cheddar cheese on, then 2-3 tablespoons of bakedbeans and then you put 2 slices of bacon, then 1 leafof green leaf lettuce, then 1 slice of onion and tomatoand top it off with ketchup. And then two Tater Totsthrough a toothpick that goes through the burger.

CincinnatiCMG Burger(Corn, MashedPotatoes &Gravy)INGREDIENTS:

1 hamburger patty1/3 cup garlic mashed potatoes1/4 cup kernel corn2 Tbsp. beef gravy1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheeseToasted Kaiser roll

BUILD:Place bottom of Kaiser roll on a plate and placehamburger patty on top. Then spoon 1/3 cupgarlic mashed potatoes on top of patty and press

kernel corn into potatoes to make sure they stayput. Then drizzle 2 tablespoons of beef gravy ontop. Last, melt 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheeseon top and top with other half of Kaiser roll.

Isabella CollinsAge 9

Hamilton, Ohio



This is a new and exciting way for people to eatsomething their mom always makes. Being able toeat all of these things in one bite would be reallygood. It would also remind people of home and

it would be like eating a home cooked meal.

Jake MossAge 12

Redlands, California



I deserve to because my burger is country andit is American. So that everyone will like a littletaste of the USA. So choose the tasty CountryBurger and send your taste buds on a journey.


25/4123


Why is it imp or tant that

you pay a ttention to your

surround ings while walking

to and from school?

Webster

Dare Devil BurgerINGREDIENTS:2 slices tomatoHamburger patty1 slice pepper-jack cheese5 sliced black olivesRed Robin Seasoning Salt1 Tbsp. ranch dressing2 Tbsp. red bell pepper, diced1 tsp. jalapeo, diced

2 basil leavesBlack pepperBun

BUILD:Cook hamburger patty with Red Robin Seasoning Saltand ripped basil leaves. Grill tomatoes with black pepper.Put jalapeo, red bell pepper and olives on patty whilegrilling second side. Put pepper-jack cheese on top ofpeppers and allow to melt. Place burger on bun and addranch dressing. Enjoy!

DangerousDans TacoBurgerINGREDIENTS:1 lb. of ground beef1 (1.25 oz.) cheese taco seasoning3 Tbsp. of jalapeo peppers, dicedShredded lettuce, as much as desired

1 tomato, slicedBun2 Tbsp. Newmans Own All-Natural BanditoChunky Salsa PineappleSour cream, as much as desired2 Tbsp. nacho cheese sauce

BUILD:Mix ground beef, taco seasoning and peppers.Form into 4-1/4 oz. burgers. Cook until medium.Serve on bun, topped with cheese sauce, lettuce,

tomato and salsa. Sour cream served on theside. Potential side order of Loaded Tater Tots(Tater Tots, Lawrys Seasoning Salt, nachocheese, chives and sour cream.)

Benjamin MitchellAge 10

Sandy, Utah



All my life Ive loved cooking and personally I likehamburgers more than hot dogs or corn dogs.

Daniel OlsonAge 12

Lake Mills, Wisconsin



This would be good for a Red Robin burger becauseit has a sweet but sensational kick adding anotherspicy food to the menu. Red Robin is my favorite

restaurant chain and I would love to add it to its greatmenu. Also in August, I will be turning 13 so this will bemy first and last time competing. My future dream is

to become a chef and open my own restaurant.


26/4124


Sometimes pe ople

will try to trick you into g e tting

into their c ar by te lling you that

they want to show you some thing

cool or a sk you a q uestion. What

should you d o? Should you trust

what they say or do?

Router

The GermanBurger (TheDuesseldorfer!)INGREDIENTS:Two burger patties2 slices of muenster cheese1 slice of American cheeseGerman mustard (Duesseldorf Mustard)

1 oz. sauerkrautKaiser bunMayonnaise

BUILD:Start with the bottom half of the Kaiser roll. Drop ona thick slice of muenster cheese, then one 100% beefpatty. Place the American cheese on the patty, thenthe second patty. Layer in the Duesseldorf Mustardand a light dollop of mayonnaise. Add the secondslice of muenster cheese. Top it all off with 1 oz. of

sauerkraut and the top half of the Kaiser bun. Skewerthe whole thing with a little German flag and serve itwith a Red Robin bib!

French GrilledCheese BurgerINGREDIENTS:1/3 lb. hamburger2 eggsPinch of cinnamon2 bread slices1/2 cup milk2 slices cheddar cheese

BUILD:Beat together 2 eggs in a bowl and add 1/2 cupof milk and cinnamon to taste. Take 2 slices ofbread and dip both sides in the bowl, then fryin a pan or griddle. Flip when necessary. Whenboth sides are golden brown, remove them fromthe grill. Place hamburger patty on the grill andgrill until medium done. Place burger and cheesebetween the two French toast slices and returnto grill for final time. Heat for 30 seconds on

each side, then serve.

Daniel BelskyAge 12

Chantilly, Virginia



I make them and I like them. They can also beoffered as a brunch choice without the hamburger

(a French grilled cheese!)

Cody MuenstermannAge 12

Englewood, Colorado



This creation is an outstanding taste of

Northern Germany American style! Itssomething unusual, but not so far off the beatenpath that people wont try it. Its kind of exciting!


27/4125


If you wanted to go to

the p ark after school, but none

of your friend s wanted to go,

is it OK for you to go alone ?

Why or why not?

Clicky

Hannahs CrunchyBBQ TurkeyBurgerINGREDIENTS:Ground turkeyRanch dressing packetGouda cheeseItalian bread

Lays BBQ chipsSaltPepper

BUILD:You mix the ground turkey, 1/2 packet of ranch dressing,a pinch of salt and pepper together. Then you crunch upthe BBQ chips in a bowl. Then make the turkey burger onthe grill. Once done, slice off a big piece of Italian breadand add the gouda cheese and top with BBQ chips.

The GrandGreekINGREDIENTS:1 sesame bun2 Tbsp. feta cheese crumbles2 shakes red wine vinegar1 cucumber2 thick pieces tomato1 salmon burger

1 slice red onion3 kalamata olives

BUILD:Peel and thinly slice cucumber. Then cut tomatointo thick slices and slice red onion. Pit and slicethe kalamata olives. Grill salmon burger overmedium heat for 7 minutes then flip it over andgrill burger for additional 5 minutes. Take burgeroff the grill and take the bun apart. In this order,line up the ingredients on the bottom half of the

bun: bun, red onion, salmon, tomato, cucumber,feta, olives and then other half of the bun. Serve.

Grace TarandekAge 10

Burbank, California



I think my burger is a winner because it combinesthe unique flavors of the Mediterranean and

Greek cooking with an American classic.

Hannah JonesAge 7

Plainfield, Illinois



This is a version of my Moms favorite famous BBQham or turkey and cheese sandwich. I love turkey

better and the gouda cheese is really good too.There are so many kids and people that love turkey

better than beef, too. The chips make the burger

crunchy and they taste good. Plus, I loved thissandwich and I am Hannah Leigh Jones and I am cute!


28/4126


JJs Mac n CheeseBurgerINGREDIENTS:1 lb. ground beef2 Tbsp. butter2 12 oz. cans evaporated milk4 eggs1 tsp. salt1 lb. uncooked elbow macaroni

1 lb. shredded American cheese2 cups water2 tsp. mustard powder1/2 tsp. white pepper

BUILD:Form 4 hamburger patties. Season each with a pinch of salt,pepper, onion and garlic powder. Cover and refrigerate untillater. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a shallow three-quart baking dish, toss uncooked macaroni and melted buttertogether, to coat the macaroni and the inside of the dish. Add

cheese and stir lightly. In a medium bowl, whisk together theevaporated milk, water, eggs, mustard powder, salt and whitepepper. Pour into the baking dish to cover the macaroni. Bakeuncovered for 45 minutes, or until the center is set. Removefrom oven and let stand 5 minutes before serving. During thelast 15 minutes of bake time, remove hamburger patties fromrefrigerator and grill to preferred doneness. Serve each pattyon a lightly toasted bun with an ice cream scooper-sizedmound of mac n cheese directly on top. Accompany with dillpickles, fries and desired condiments. Yum-yum!

Honey WheatSweet BurgerINGREDIENTS:1 lb. of lean ground beef1 red onion1 red tomato1 pkg. of spinach1 pkg. of goat cheeseSalt

Pepper1 bottle of poppy seed honey mustard1 bag of honey wheat round buns

BUILD:Preheat pan to medium heat. Season groundbeef with salt and pepper. Cook till well done.While the burger is cooking, toast a roundhoney wheat bun at 350 degrees in the oven tillgolden. When the burger and bun are done, puthoney mustard on both sides of the bun. Chop

the onions and tomatoes and add those to thebun, then the spinach, then the cheese. Put theburger in the middle, add the top and youredone. Maybe add a salad or your famous SteakFries with the burger. Hope you like it.

Emily WadeAge 12

OFallon, Missouri


at every participating U.S. Red Robin restaurant:I think I should have my burger as a USA favoritebecause I love to cook, and I think the customers

would really enjoy my burger and this would be a greatopportunity for me. Hope you really like my burger!

John WaltonAge 9

Magnolia, Texas



What kid doesnt like mac n cheese? So Ithought, why not combine it with my favorite

hamburger from Red Robins restaurants. You cantgo wrong with this mix. My JJs Mac n CheeseBurger is simple to make and tastes great. This

recipe has been tested and is kid approved.


29/4127


If some one b others you

on the way to school,

who can you te ll once

you get to school?

Nettie

Loaded BakedPotato BurgerINGREDIENTS:Hamburger patty, seasoned1 Tbsp. sour cream4 baked potato slicesSprinkling of chivesHamburger bunSprinkle of bacon bits

1 slice American cheeseDrizzle of melted butter

BUILD:Make a burger patty, then put it on the hamburgerbun. Top the hamburger with cheese and potatoslices. Then drizzle some melted butter on top of thepotato slices. Spread the sour cream on top of thepotato slices. Add on top of the sour cream, baconbits and chives. Eat and enjoy!

Kids DreamBurgerINGREDIENTS:Mini burger bunCrispy thick bacon crumblesMini beef burger pattyMini cheddar cheese sliceMac and cheese

BUILD:Lightly grill the mini buns. Put the grilled beefpatty on the bottom bun. Put a small scoopof Red Robin mac and cheese on the patty.Sprinkle bacon crumbles on top of the mac andcheese. Top with cheddar cheese slice (slightlymelted on), and put the top bun on. Serve oneor two Kids Dream Burgers with a side of crispymini fries.

Sabrina ChenAge 7

Tustin, California



My burger combines what every kid loves anddreams about! All kids love mac and cheese, all

kids love cheese burgers, and all kids love cute littlethings (mini or kid-sized). Plus, my favorite thing,

bacon! So put it all together, and what do you get?A Kids Dream Burger! Perfectly satisfying, yummy and

messy. Just what every kid wants and dreams about!

Brayden JohnstonAge 8

Littleton, Colorado



My Loaded Baked Potato Burger deserves to beserved at every Red Robin restaurant because I

think everyone needs a little taste of a great loadedburger. This burger is unique and tastes like a baked

potato. My whole family loves when I make them

this burger for dinner. We have it all the time. I thinkevery family that eats my burger will enjoy it too.


30/4128


Mega MeatlessBurgerINGREDIENTS:1 onion bun1 tsp. mayonnaise1 piece Swiss cheese1 Tbsp. grilled onion1 fried green tomato1 Boca Patty

3 bread and butter pickles1 piece mozzarella3 Red Robin garlic fries

BUILD:Grill Boca Patty (or choice of another Red Robinoption). Put mayonnaise, pickles and grilled onionon the onion bun. Melt the cheeses slightly on theBoca Patty and put it on the bun. Fry one greentomato for the burger and place on the bun. Topthe burger with three bread and butter pickles and

three Red Robin garlic fries!

Mamma MiasSpicey SausageBurgerINGREDIENTS:1 lb. spicy Italian sausage1 lb. ground beef2 roasted red peppers1 cup caramelized onion

4 slices fontina cheese1 Tbsp. fresh garlic1 tsp. salt1/2 cup marinara sauce4 leaves romaine lettuce4 ciabatta rolls, grilled

BUILD:Combine sausage, beef, garlic and salt. Mix welland form into 4 1/2 lb. patties. Grill 5 minutes,flip and grill 5 minutes more. Top with 1/4 cup

onion,1/2 pepper slice and 1 slice cheese. Cover

and grill two minutes more. Spread warmedmarinara on the grilled bread. Put 1 lettuce leafon bottom bun, top with burger and mangia!

Makayla ZarateAge 10

Kelseyville, California



My sausage burger should be served at Red Robinrestaurants because its so tasty and easy to makeand reminds me of the sausage burgers at the LakeCounty Fair, which my grandma and I love, but oursare the best! The fontina cheese is nice and creamyand the peppers and onions make the burger moist.

The ciabatta roll is just right for the juicy meat. I thinkeveryone at your restaurant will really love it! We do!

Gregory AmengualAge 12

Parma Heights, Ohio



I think my burger should be served at Red Robinbecause there are a lot of kids and parents that

choose not to eat meat. I love Red Robin for

giving that option of a Boca Burger on their menu!My Mega Meatless Burger would be so good!

It is different and would taste fantastic. If someonewanted to substitute the Boca for something

else that would be fine, too! Yummy!


31/4129


MexicanJumpingBurgerINGREDIENTS:1 jalapeo popper (breaded and stuffed with

cream cheese)1 hamburger patty1 tsp. cilantro, chopped

1 Tbsp. mayonnaise2 slices bacon, cooked crispSlice of onion, grilled1 bean shaped bun1 Tbsp. spicy ketchup (1/2 Tbsp. ketchup

and 1/2 Tbsp. chili sauce)

BUILD:Chop cilantro and mix with mayonnaise.Combine 1/2 Tbsp. ketchup with 1/2 Tbsp.chili sauce. Fry jalapeo popper and split

lengthwise. Grill hamburger. Put cilantromayonnaise on top of bean shaped bun, andspicy ketchup on bottom of bun. Place grilledonions on bottom of bun. Place burger on top ofthe onions. Place jalapeo popper with creamcheese facing the burger. Layer on bacon. Topthe burger with top bun.

The MuensterBurgerINGREDIENTS:1 to 1 1/2 lbs. ground lean turkey1/2 pkg. dry Knorr Cream of Spinach Soup Mix1/4 cup waterBaby spinach leaves, rinsed1 pkg. sliced mushrooms2 smallish sweet onions, sliced

1 lg. yellow/orange tomato, cut into 4 slices4 thick bun-size slices of muenster cheeseWhole wheat buns or whole wheat pita pockets(Butter for sauting the onions and mushrooms)

BUILD:Put the lean ground turkey in a bowl. Add the soup mix andwater. Mix it all up thoroughly. (I did this with my clean hands!)Then, make four burger patties and cook on grill or in a skillet.In a skillet with butter, add the mushrooms and onions andcook until tender. If you are using pita pockets, then you can

heat the muenster cheese and the spinach leaves (at least 4!But load them up!) in the pockets in the oven. If you are usingwhole wheat buns, then just add the muenster cheese to theburgers at the end of the cooking time so it melts. To build theburger, put it on the bun or in the pita pocket and then add a bigspoonful of the onions and mushroom mix with baby spinachleaves. In the summer, use a slice of yellow/orange tomato toadd color and great taste! If you cant find these, then go for ared tomato. Each individual can add the condiments they like.This recipe makes four delicious burgers.Claire Maurer

Age 8

Redmond, WashingtonWhy my Gourmet Burger deserves to be served


If you like spicy food, you will like my burger. It hasa spicy flavor that will make you JUMP.

Riley AgnewAge 10

Kent, Washington



My mom always wants me to eat healthy and eat vegetables. I dont relike to, so we look for FUN healthy foods. I think lots of families are like

this and this turkey burger is the perfect answer/choice and tastes greIt has tasty vegetables and kids and adults can feel good about eating fat. The soup mix adds flavor to the turkey and makes the spinach tasgood. This is why my Muenster Burger deserves to be served at ever

participating Red Robin restaurant it is delicious like your other burge


32/4130


Pia ColadaFish BurgerINGREDIENTS:1 tilapia filet2 cups of shredded coconut1 cup of coconut milk2 pieces of sliced and cored pineapple1 Kaiser roll1 piece of iceberg lettuce

1 tsp. of lime juice2 tsp. of honeyA pinch of crushed red peppers

BUILD:Pour the coconut milk into a square baking pan atleast two inches deep. Dip both sides of the tilapiafilet into the coconut milk. Then, pour the shreddedcoconut onto a plate and roll the filet in it until itis almost or completely covered. Wrap the filet inaluminum foil and grill until white and flaky. While you

are grilling the fish, grill the pineapple for the sameamount of time. After you grill the fish and pineapple,make the glaze that goes on top of it. To make theglaze, pour the lime juice, the honey and the peppersinto a bowl and mix until all are completely blended.Drizzle the glaze on top of the fish. Place the fish onthe Kaiser roll. Place the lettuce on top of the fish.Then place the pineapple on top of the lettuce. Putthe top of the roll on and you are done.

Pepper StackSupremeINGREDIENTS:4 1 strips green pepper2 slices pepper-jack cheese2 Tbsp. onion straws1 tsp. A.1. Sauce1/3 lb. raw hamburger3 slices peppered bacon

2 slices tomato1 large cap portabella mushroomLeaf lettuceBun

BUILD:Saut green pepper strips in butter for 3minutes, drain. Fry peppered bacon until crispy,drain. Saut portabella mushroom cap inpeppered butter for 5 minutes, turning halfway,drain. Slice tomatoes pretty thin. Clean lettuce

and tear into sandwich size pieces. For theburger patty, season and make two very thinlarge patties and put 1 slice of pepper-jackcheese between them and seal. Cook burgeruntil done, top with one more slice of pepper-

jack cheese, cooking until slightly melted.Spread 1 teaspoon of A.1. Sauce over cheese.Add mushroom cap, green pepper strips, bacon,onion straws, lettuce and tomato. Enjoy!

Michael HoffmanAge 11Fenton, Missouri



Because my family tried my burger and said it wasawesome! Pepper is very popular at our house,

and a very famous ingredient in American burgers.From my time at Red Robin, its famous there, too.

I think if you put this on your menu, youll gettwice as many customers.

Cameron GreenAge 12Salem, Virginia



My burger deserves to be served at every Red Robinbecause it is easy and delicious. There are notmany fish burgers on the Red Robin menu and

I think my burger will be a great addition. It bringsthe tastes of the islands to the U.S.


33/4131


The Red RobinDiva BurgerINGREDIENTS:Parmesan herb bunSweet roasted red pepper mayonnaise1 burger patty1 oz. goat cheese3 oz. marinated artichoke hearts, chopped1 1/2 oz. onion straws

BUILD:1. Get a parmesan herb bun. 2. Mix sweet roastedred pepper mayonnaise as follows: 2 garlic cloves,1/2 tsp. Red Robin Seasoning Salt, 1 11 oz. jarroasted red peppers, drained and minced, 1/2 cupmayonnaise, dash of lime juice, dash of hot sauce.3. Spread 1 Tbsp. of pepper mayonnaise on bottombun. 4. Place one Red Robin beef burger patty ontop of mayonnaise 5. Top burger with 1 oz. fresh goatcheese. 6. Place 3 oz. artichoke hearts on top of goat

cheese 7. Top with 1 1/2 oz. onion straws. 8. Place theother half of the parmesan bun on top.

The Red RobinCobbin BurgerINGREDIENTS:BunAvocadoTomatoOlivesLettuceGround beef

Hard boiled eggsBaconBlue cheese crumbles

BUILD:Mix the blue cheese crumbles in with the ground beefwhen making the patty. This will allow the blue cheeseto melt while the burger is being cooked. While the pattyis cooking, slice the avocado in half and remove the pit.Remove the peel so the avocado can be sliced. Slice thetomato, also. Place the cooked patty on the hamburger

bun. Place the bacon on the patty. Next, place theavocado on the slice of bacon. The tomato is placed ontop of the avocado. Hard boiled egg slices are placed onthe tomato. Olives are placed on the hard boiled egg andthe lettuce is last to help keep the olives on the burger.Finally, place the top of the bun on the toppings. Dig in!

Caitlin EpsteinAge 9

Concord, North Carolina


The Red Robin Cobbin Burger idea came from when myDad ordered the Cobb salad at our last visit to a Red Robin

restaurant. I thought it was interesting to see all those flavorsmixed together and thought all of the ingredients could be

burger toppings. I also like that this burger is based on a saladbecause it is fairly healthy. The Cobb Salad is a mainstay on allrestaurant menus and this gourmet burger is the next burger

to be introduced as a mainstay at Red Robin restaurants.

Hannah MurrAge 10

Richmond, Virginia



My burger should be submitted because it hasa unique gracious taste that everyone in your

restaurant would enjoy. I like to create new foodssuch as the burger I made for the contest. I had nohelp at all whatsoever on this project. My burger

tastes so good it will increase the people that orderyour burgers every single day you open the store.People will wish you were open on every holidayout there. And that is why you should submit my

burger called The Red Robin Diva!


34/4132


What are some p laces you

should avoid while wa lking

or b iking to or from school?

Webster

Smokey witha KickINGREDIENTS:Fried mozzarellaBBQ rub to coatBBQ sauce to coat2 thick slices smoked baconLettuce1/4 lb. patty

Sesame seed bun, grilledOnion ring

BUILD:Put spices on burger. Grill to doneness. Put onion ringon bottom, then burger, BBQ sauce, bacon, lettuce,and top all that with the fried mozzarella. Place topof grilled bun on top.

Sassy SpinachArtichokeBurgerINGREDIENTS:Kaiser bun23 Tbsp. warm spinach and artichoke dip4 baby spinach leaves1 slice Seaside English cheddar cheese

12 sundried tomatoes1/4 cup ranch dressing1 hamburger patty

BUILD:Just before the hamburger patty has completed cooking,place the baby spinach leaves on the burger. Next,place the English cheddar cheese on top of the babyspinach leaves. While the cheese is melting, spread 2-3tablespoons of warm spinach and artichoke dip on thebottom hamburger bun. Next, place the hamburger patty

melted with cheese and baby spinach leaves on top of thebottom bun (with the dip). Place 1-2 sundried tomatoes(chopped if preferred) on top of the cheese. Now you areready for the top of the hamburger bun. Serve with ranchdressing on the side. To add a little flavor, you can usewasabi ranch dressing. (My dad likes that dressing better!)

Hayden SweatAge 10

Pelzer, South Carolina


Cooking is awesome! I have experimented with cookingsince I was about 4-years-old. I have always thought thatit was fun for other people to try my food. When I grow

up, I want to be a cook. This would be a great way to beginmy experience as a cook. To me, this is like the Next

Food Network Star with kids instead of grown-ups! I thinkthis burger should be served at your restaurant because

I LOVE spinach artichoke dip and I know lots of otherpeople do too! Its a great food combination! Lets eat!

AJ BauerAge 12

Hanover Park, Illinois



I think that Red Robin has the best burgers in theworld and if they could kick up the spices a littlethey would be the best in the universe! I love a

smokey burger and this has many layers that cometogether perfectly. This is a cant miss burger.

Who would not want to order it?


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Spicy AppleTurkey BurgerINGREDIENTS:1/8 cup onions, finely chopped1/2 cup celery, finely chopped3 granny smith apples, peeled & diced1/8 cup canola oil4 lbs. ground turkey breast1 Tbsp. salt

1 tsp. black pepper2 tsp. Tabasco Chipotle sauce1 lemon, juiced & zested1/4 cup chutney, pureed6 Kaiser rolls

BUILD:Saut onions, celery and apples in oil until tender.Place ground turkey in mixing bowl. Add sauteditems and remaining ingredients. Shape into 6burgers. Place on lightly oiled grill. Grill 7 minutes on

each side until done. Serve with Kaiser rolls splitrolls in half. Top with romaine lettuce, mayonnaiseand tomato. Additional sauces may be served ascondiments for burgers: pureed chutney and chipotlemayonnaise. Makes 6 burgers.

The SouthernerINGREDIENTS:1/3 lb. hamburger meat2 slices cheddar cheese2 slices bacon2 thin slices vidalia onion2 1/4 slices green tomato1/4 cup cornmealShredded lettuce2 thick cut slices sourdough bread

1 Tbsp. mayonnaise2 Tbsp. chow chow (I used Tennessee

Hot Chow Chow)

BUILD:First, pat out the burger and grill until done. Fry bacon untilcrisp and drain on paper towels, saving the bacon drippings.Slice green tomato (2 slices, 1/4 inch thick) and completelycoat with cornmeal. Fry in bacon grease, or any type of oilthat you have, until golden brown and really crispy on bothsides. Thinly slice onion (2 thin slices) and set aside. Then,

grill the sourdough until golden brown. Now, its time to putit all together. Spread mayonnaise on bottom slice of bread.Put the burger on there, top with 2 slices of cheddar andtwo slices of bacon. Next, place onion slices and fried greentomatoes on top of that. Then, pile with shredded lettuceand top with chow chow. Put the lid on it and yum! You can usethe Tennessee Mild Chow Chow if you cant stand the heat!

Ian ForresterAge 10

Monterey, Tennessee



I believe my burger should be served at every Red Robinbecause it is very original and delicious. I worked really

hard on my burger, with my moms help of course!We cooked it three times before deciding it was up forthe challenge. People in Tennessee love good Southernfood; and once the rest of the country tries my burger,

they will too! I love to help cook in the kitchen, andwould be honored for my burger to be served at Red

Robin. It is my favorite place to eat a hamburger.

Brent EvansAge 12

Raleigh, North Carolina


at every participating U.S. Red Robin restaurant:I love Red Robin restaurants and the great items

on their menu! My mom has given me a greatpassion for cooking and experimenting with newrecipes since Ive been a little child. I hope to bea chef one day and would love to see one of myburgers in Red Robins restaurant! Thank you for

allowing me this super opportunity!


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Has anything hap pe ned

on the way to or from scho ol that

bothered you or made you

fe el uncomfortab le?

Router

Sun BurntBurgerINGREDIENTS:6 slices of canned jalapeos1/3 cup of chopped iceburg lettuce1/4 cup green chili mayonnaise1 slice of pepper-jack cheese1/4 cup of diced red onions2 slices of sun dried tomatoes

1/4 lb. of beef sirloin1 sesame seed bunJuice of 1/2 lime

BUILD:First you need to know how to make the green chilimayonnaise. Mix mayo with green chopped chilies.Then squeeze the lime into the mayo, add salt andpepper. Now to make the burger, first spread thegreen chili mayo onto the toasted sesame seedbun. Next, add the jalapeos on top of the mayo.

After that, you need to lay the 1/4 lb. sirloin pattyon the jalapeos, but before that you need to meltthe pepper-jack cheese onto the patty. Then, placethe two slices of tomato on the patty. Put choppedlettuce on top of the tomato. Then, add the choppedred onion. Finish it off by putting the top of the bunon the burger.

Stuffed PepperBurgerINGREDIENTS:1/2 lb. burger1 cup white rice1/4 cup finely chopped onion1 slice mozzarella cheese1 thick green pepper ring1 minced garlic clove

1 cup tomato sauce

BUILD:Mix cooked white rice with tomato sauce, onionand garlic. Grill burger. Place thick green pepperslice on burger, fill the ring with rice mixture andadd a slice of mozzarella cheese.

Jillian ErinAge 10

Burbank, Illinois



Stuffed green peppers is one of my familys favoritedinners. One day, I asked my mom if she could makea burger with the same ingredients. She let me do

it all by myself and that is what I came up with.

Jordan ParreiraAge 12

Turlock, CaliforniaWhy my Gourmet Burger deserves to be served


It took me hours of trying to make this perfectdelicious burger. After testing it I knew it would beperfect for this contest. There is no other burger asgood as this one besides the Red Robin burger menu.

So please pick me to win.


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Clicky

Do you know how to

contact me in an eme rgency?

If I wasnt there to ask for

he lp, what trusted ad ults

could you turn to?

Three MeatBurgerINGREDIENTS:1 Red Robin cooked beef patty1 slice Monterey jack cheese2 slices cooked bacon3 dill pickle slices1 Tbsp. mayonnaise3 shakes Cholula Hot Sauce

1 thin slice roasted turkey1 thin slice red onion1/4 cup shredded iceberg lettuce1 sesame seed hamburger bun, split

BUILD:On each of the cut sides of the bun, equally spreadthe mayonnaise. Place the beef patty on the bottombun. Now add hot sauce, jack cheese, turkey andbacon. On the top bun, place the shredded lettuce,pickles and red onion. Place the top combo with the

bottom combo and enjoy.

Sweet and SoySlidersINGREDIENTS:Hawaiian rolls1 lb. ground chuck1/8 cup soy sauce1/8 cup ketchupSalt and pepper1/2 tsp. McCormicks Grill Mates BBQ Seasoning

1 tsp. balsamic vinegar2 tsp. olive oil2 tsp. lemon juice

BUILD:In small bowl, mix soy sauce, salt and pepper,ketchup, BBQ seasoning, balsamic vinegar, oliveoil and lemon juice. Pour on meat and mix withclean hands. Form into 4 small patties and grillto desired doneness. Place on buns, serve withketchup on side along with lettuce, tomato and

grilled onions. Makes 4 sliders.

Brendan HeapAge 10

Los Gatos, California



I think it should be served at Red Robin because itssmall enough for kids to eat or as an appetizer.

It holds together well and has a lot of flavor. It is

not too sweet or too spicy. All of the flavor is insidethe meat, which keeps it moist and you dont have toadd a lot of stuff to it. Kids would like to have morechoices besides just a small burger or cheeseburger,

and I think this would be the perfect choice.

Sophia HaroianAge 7

Boise, Idaho



I want my burger for Red Robin because itskind of spicy. And its very juicy. And I just want

it to be on the menu.


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What would you do

if one of your friend s aske d

to come over when you knew

that I wasnt going to b e there ?

Should you let your frie nd s

know that you are

home by yourse lf?

Why or why not?

Nettie

Windy CityBurgerINGREDIENTS:One beef burger patty1 slice of Swiss cheese4 oz. sauerkrautTwo spear picklesOne sliced polish hot dogTwo sesame seed buns

Diced onions2 oz. Dijon mustard

BUILD:Take one sesame seed bun and spread Dijon mustardfrom corner to corner. Then, place the burger patty ontop of the mustard layer. Then, place one slice of Swisscheese and then the sauerkraut. After that is done,cook the polish hot dog and slice it diagonally and thentake one half and place it on the very middle of theburger. Place one spear pickle on each side of the hot

dog, then cover it with diced onions. Take your othersesame seed bun and spread Dijon mustard on thatside. Finally, place the sesame seed bun on top of theburger and it is ready to eat.

The WildWesternBurgerINGREDIENTS:Onion bunPepper-jack cheeseBBQ sauceCold slaw

Beef pattyTwo slices of baconTwo onion rings

BUILD:Build from bottom up: cold slaw, two onion rings,two slices of bacon, pepper-jack cheese, beef patty,BBQ sauce drizzled over top of patty, top bun.

Caressa Morris

Age 11Portland, Oregon



My Gourmet Burger deserves to be served at RedRobin, because this burger gives everyone a flavorof a little bit of everything. Because this is an all-

American burger and has so many flavors going offof each other. I think that is why my Wild Western

Burger deserves to be served in Red Robin!

Zachary HayesAge 11

Missouri City, Texas



It is common sense that not everybody lives inChicago and some people cant afford to vacationthere, but after you take a bite you will feel likeyou are in the Windy City. Of course a vacationwould be a better experience of Chicago, but if

the Windy City Burger is the best you can do,its enough to be called an experience.


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Who could you call

if you nee de d he lp and I

wasnt home to help you?

What would you do if

someone rang the

door b e ll while you we re

home alone?

Webster

The WrightBurgerINGREDIENTS:Bun1/2 lb. of hamburger1/4 cup of diced tomatoes1/2 cup of cheddar cheeseLettuce1 1/2 Tbsp. of BBQ sauce

3/4 cup of mashed potatoes1/4 cup of shredded bacon4 onions rings1 tsp. of spicy sea salt

BUILD:1) Place one side of the bun on a plate. 2) Cook the meatto the customers desire, then place on the bun. 3) Mix themashed potatoes and shredded bacon together. Place ontop of meat patty. 4) Melt the cheddar cheese on top of themashed potatoes and bacon. 5) Place one slice of lettuce

on top of the melted cheese. 6) Next, sprinkle the dicedtomatoes on top of the lettuce. 7) Place 4 onion rings on topof the diced tomatoes. 8) Now, drizzle 1 1/2 Tbsp. of barbequesauce over the onion rings. 9) Lastly, put the other side ofthe bun on top of the burger. Then finally it is complete!

The WisconsinBurgerINGREDIENTS:2 oz. Merkts Beer Cheese Spread1/2 chopped, cooked bratwurst1 Red Robin gourmet burger patty1/4 cup caramelized onionsBeer mustardBeer bread bun

BUILD:Place the burger patty on the beer bread bun.Spread the beer cheese spread on the hamburgerpatty. Cover the cheese with the caramelizedonions and chopped up bratwurst. Top with beermustard and the top bun.

Brady Van StratenAge 8

Appleton, Wisconsin



This burger really tastes great and can be enjoyedby adults and even kids across the country.

This combination of ingredients really tastes greatand is very unique. It can become the next

Red Robin gourmet burger and I can take myfamily to Orlando. That would be great!

Haley WrightAge 12

Cedar Rapids, Iowa


at every participating U.S. Red Robin

restaurant:The Wright Burger deserves to be served in every

Red Robin restaurant because it includes theperfect amount of ingredients for any burger

lover. Why order a side of onion rings when theyare already on the burger? This is the most unique

burger you will ever see. I promise that this isthe most tasteful burger you will ever have.


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MAP YOUR ROUTEHow well do you really know your childs route to school? Draw a map of the route with your child, including thingslike landmarks, addresses and dead-end streets. Then take a walk with your child along the real school route andcompare. How well did you do?

SAFETY STOPLets make a list of the places that you can stop and ask for help on the way to school.

1. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

3. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

4. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

EMERGENCYIn an emergency your child may not be able to reach you. Make a list of other trusted adults your child could askfor help in that case.

1. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

3. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

4. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

UNSCRAMBLEHint: See the NetSmartz Safety Pledge at www.NetSmarz.org!

I ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___H C C E K I R F T S with a trusted adult before changing my plans. (Answer: check first)


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