I'm gonna be cooking, ya'll

We are going to be super busy this weekend. We are going to a re-commitment ceremony for our friends tonight who are celebrating their 10 year anniversary, and I am bringing an Alfredo Spinach Mushroom Chicken lasagna (yes, it is as good as it sounds). Tomorrow, we are going to a bar-b-que for Kenzie's future father-in-law and I am bringing my awesome potato salad. Then my brother and sister-in-law are coming for drinking games that night. The next morning, I will be making my famous Monkey Cakes and bacon. For lunch, I will be preparing my Mother's Awesome Meatloaf and Spinach Dip with pita chips on the side. My brother-in-law is at my mercy with the potato salad and would probably give me his first born for some, and my sister-in-law is a crazy woman for my spinach dip. Just like my homemade spaghetti sauce my friend Jann just can't get enough of, my friends and family in Portland are going to miss the shit out of my cooking!

Since the recipes I'm making this weekend are my secrets, I thought I would pass along one of my favorite recipes that is so easy, even a man can make it.

Terriyaki Cheeseburgers

1. 1 lb. ground meat (I prefer ground turkey myself, but you can do half turkey, half hamburger)
2. 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (I use extra sharp, but you can use any type)
3. 3/4 cup Soy Vay Veri Veri Terriyaki sauce (you can find this at any grocery store in Asian Food aisle or for cheaper at Trader Joe's. It's in a clear bottle with a white label and bright blue writing)

Mix all together, form into patties, and cook on a griddle. I do not suggest doing them on the grill as they are pretty juicy and could fall apart. I also suggest putting them on onion buns.

My mom came up with this recipe when I was a little girl, and I perfected it with my find of the Soy Vay sauce. It is awesome, I swear by it. It has minced garlic in it, so it has a very great flavor. I've made these with all of the other terriyaki sauces, and this one just perfects them. Once you've made these a few times, you can vary the amount of cheese and sauce to your liking. I've made them with pepper jack cheese and cheddar and it was really good!

So good luck, and happy eating! I'm off to the store for all the ingredients.