Two All Beef Patties National Burger Day

Burgers!

In recognition of National Hamburger Day, December 21, we asked our readers to send in their favorite burgers. Here is what they said...

Bistro on the Avenue, Kingston BLT Salmon Burger, Cooper's Seafood, Scranton Camelot Restaurant, Clarks Summit Friendly's, Dunmore Gannon's, Scranton Jack’s Draft House, Scranton JackAsh Burger, Mansour's Market, Scranton Jake's Elk Lake Tavern, Waymart and The Smoke and Pepper Burger, Red Robin, Dickson City Lunchbox Burger at 3 Jacks Burger Bar, Dunmore Patches Burger, NYX, Clarks Summit Rockin' Elvis Burger, Eden Vegan Cafe, Scranton Rodeo Burger, Cooper's Seafood, Scranton Stirna Burger, Stirna’s, Scranton Texas Burger, Coney Island Lunch, Scranton The RE-Pete, Pete's Place, Carbondale Tunkhannock Burger and Mushroom Burger, Fireplace Restaurant, Tunkhannock Two Rivers Grill, Matamoras Vintage Burger at 3 Jacks Burger Bar, Dunmore White Haven Diner, monstrous burgers, White Haven White Haven Diner, hubcap giant burgers, White Haven

SAVORY MAZA Meat Pies

Ground beef, diced onion, tomatoes, salt and pepper. Pine nuts options.

COOPER’S SEAFOOD HOUSE Rodeo Burger

Don’t be afraid to get a little saucy. A thick, one half pound, fresh ground, grilled burger, Jack Daniels® BBQ sauce, American cheese and onion rings. WOW!!

STIRNA’S The Stirnaburger

Full 1/4 lb. top choice ground beef topped with tomato, bacon, and choice of American or Swiss cheese melted on a semi-hard roll.

CONEY ISLAND LUNCH Texas Burger

The deep-fried burger is topped with Düsseldorf mustard, freshdiced onions and family-crafted chili sauce all served on a National Bakery roll.

Note! All hours are subject to change without notice. Call ahead, consult website and Facebook pages of each individual restaurant for updated information.

Abbiocco

Try our signature dishes, such as Chicken Abbiocco, manicotti or blackened salmon. BYOB. Text Abbiocco to 51660 to receive our texts every Wednesday or see weekly specials. Tues-Thurs. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. and Fri. and Sat. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., 639 N. Blvd., Clarks Summit. www.abbiocco.net 570-319-9633.

Coney Island Lunch

Try our Texas Wiener with mustard, onions and chili sauce! Tues.-Sun.11 a.m.-3 p.m. 515 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. www.Texas-wiener.com. Delivery by DoorDash! 570-961-9004.

Dining around the Region

Gresham's Chop House Steaks, seafood, Italian specialties & more. Book your holiday parties now! Closed Sunday and Monday, Open Tuesday-Saturday at 4 p.m. 570-226-1500 greshamschophouse.com

Northern Light

Espresso Bar and Café Downtown Scranton’s original Espresso Bar. Celebrating 20 years! Enjoy locally roasted brewed coffee, Espresso, Tea and more. Grab and go for breakfast and lunch! Fresh baked goods daily! northernlightespresso.com M-F 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. S 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 536 Biden Street, Scranton (formerly Spruce St.)

Pettinato’s Restaurant

Try our grilled salmon in Asian sauce. Take out and delivery. Mon.-Sat. 4-8 p.m., Sun. 4-7 p.m. 78 Dundaff St., Carbondale. 570-282-5860.

Sibio’s Restaurant

Our fettuccine Alfredo is a customer favorite! Lunch and dinner regular hours, full menu with specials. 1240 Quincy Ave., Dunmore. Sibiosrestaurant.com 570-346-3172.

Savory Maza

Shish barak special on Wednesdays this season! Indulge in fresh, homemade vegetarian and meat meals, plus daily specials. Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Fri. and Sat. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. 200 N. Main St., Scranton. savorymaza.com 570-969-2666.

Stirna’s

Our Stirnaburger is full 1/4 lb. top choice ground beef with tomato, bacon and American or Swiss on a semi-hard roll. Wed.-Sat. 4 p.m.9 p.m. 120 W. Market St. Scranton. On/off premise catering daily. 570-961-9681. H

R E C I P E

From the kitchen of Joann Marianelli Finnerty, Bella Faccias

Ingredients:

6 Filets of Flounder

2 Sticks of Butter

1 Can Crabmeat

1/3 Cup of Italian Seasoned Bread Crumbs

1 TBSP. of Flour

Garlic or Garlic Powder

1/2 Cup of Half & Half Salt and Pepper to Taste Grated Romano-Pecorino cheese

Lemon Juice

Parsley 1)

Melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add 1 tablespoon of flour. Mix until thickened.

Add 1/2 cup of Half & Half and stir until boiling (strain if lumpy).

Drain 1 can crabmeat. Add to mixture. Add salt, pepper, and 1/3 cup of Italian flavored bread crumbs and mix well.

Spoon mixture on filets. Roll and place fold on bottom of buttered baking dish.

Melt remaining butter (or more). Add a few cloves of pressed garlic (or garlic powder) and grated cheese.

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Pour over fish.

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Season with a little salt, pepper, paprika, parsley (I also sprinkle some seasoned bread crumbs).

Add a little lemon juice.

Put dish in 350 degree oven - uncovered for 45 minutes. Baste with butter while baking.

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