Cookbook Giveaway - Craft Burgers & Crazy Shakes

January 24, 2017·Jenny

Craft Burgers and Crazy Shakes from Black Tap by Joe Isidori is a burger lover's dream. With exciting burger flavor combinations, multiple sauce and side recipes and a whole flip-side of shakes that are crazy good, it's the book that will bring out the kid in all of us.

For more information on this title, please see our review and recipe post.

We are pleased to offer three copies of Craft Burgers & Crazy Shakes from Black Tap to our EYB Members in the U.S. and Canada. One of the entry options is to answer the following question in the comments section of this blog post:

Describe your perfect burger. What condiments and fixings do you enjoy?

Please note that you must be logged into the Rafflecopter contest before posting or your entry won't be counted. If you are not already a Member, you can join at no cost. The contest ends at midnight on February 28th, 2017.

Be sure to check your email spam folders for email notifications or check back on this post on the 28th for the names of the winners.

82 comments

AGENT99January 24, 2017

grilled mushrooms and onions, bbq sauce, mayo and pickles

shoffmannJanuary 24, 2017

Medium rare burger with cheddar cheese, avocado, a fried egg, bacon, tomato and mayo.

rchesserJanuary 24, 2017

Medium rare topped with pickles and mayo served on a English muffin.

ravensfanJanuary 24, 2017

Provolone, mushrooms, pickles, mayo.

MollyBJanuary 24, 2017

Chipotle mayonnaise, pickles, onions, and lettuce

beachgirlonliJanuary 24, 2017

Cheddar cheese, pickles, ketchup, mayo, fried onions and butter :)

hippiechick1955January 24, 2017

This book mades my mouth water like the Hoover Dam!

colleensweetJanuary 24, 2017

Medium rare burger - thick - with melty cheese on the top on a toasted multi grain bun

JennyJanuary 24, 2017

Hippiechick1955 - I just spit out my Diet Pepsi reading that comment! LOL

FrogcakeJanuary 24, 2017

Love a juicy burger made of 1:1 medium ground beef and cheval (horse meat) with crumbled Gorgonzola, crispy bacon, avocado, garlic chipotle mayo, Dijon mustard, ketchup, arugula and tomato on a focaccia bun.

timtomJanuary 24, 2017

Medium rare patty with bacon, good cheddar, nice crispy lettuce, pickles, mayo and no onions (unless pickled)!

KristjudyJanuary 24, 2017

A medium rare burger topped with a good aged white cheddar, carmalized onions, mushrooms..on a pretzel bun.

PennyGJanuary 24, 2017

Medium rare and must have cheese - any kind! Crusty bun a plus.

camtncookJanuary 25, 2017

My perfect burger is medium rare on a good sturdy bun with Kewpie Mayo, cheddar and tomato...

lhudsonJanuary 25, 2017

Bacon, Blue Cheese and a soft bun.

annieskiJanuary 25, 2017

Chipotle mayo & avocado

jezpurrJanuary 25, 2017

Honestly, I don't have a perfect 🍔. There are so many burgers to try it's hard to choose one. I do love stuffed ones though!!!^_^

matagJanuary 25, 2017

Carmalized onions,tomato, cheese, thousand island dressing and a fried egg on top. All on a big croissant ...breakfast burger at the Coffe Cup Cafe in Boulder City Nevada

keelz23January 25, 2017

I love barbecue sauce, cheddar, and fried onions on my burgers.

lgroomJanuary 24, 2017

Brown mustard, onions, lettuce, mushrooms and cheddar.

motherofpearl81January 25, 2017

I love burgers that are full of oozy melted cheddar, grilled onions, and lots of pickles!

megganJanuary 25, 2017

Slider - medium rare. Potato bun. Pickled everything, bacon and cheddar.

vicksterJanuary 25, 2017

The classic: sharp cheddar, lettuce, tomato, sweet onion and mustard

lindaeatsherbooksJanuary 25, 2017

I really like avocado and feta cheese on my burgers.

JuneHawkJanuary 25, 2017

Thousand Island, avocado, and bacon.

dbielickJanuary 25, 2017

Bacon bbq cheeseburger

veroreneeJanuary 27, 2017

I'm kinda boring with my burger toppings: cheddar cheese, maybe bacon, lettuce and bbq sauce.

dangoldJanuary 27, 2017

Medium Rare on a toasted sesame seed potato roll with extra sharp cheddar, crisp bacon, pickle, and Heinz ketchup!

BrittanykoelmelJanuary 26, 2017

I like mine rare, with garlic aoli, pickles, ketchup and onions!!

cocecitycookJanuary 27, 2017

Make my burger medium rare with dijon mustard, bleu cheese and caramelized onions. Yummy!

RickPearson54January 26, 2017

Medium rare, cheddar cheese, bacon, fried egg and mustard

ktwallaJanuary 26, 2017

Fresh ground short ribs/chuck, cooked sous vide atop a home-made bun with lettuce, onion, cheddar cheese and mustard.

sarahawkerJanuary 27, 2017

Swiss and Bacon Jam on Medium w/ a sesame seed bun.

t.tJanuary 28, 2017

If the burger itself is amazing and cooked to a perfect medium rare and served on a bun toasted/ grilled with butter, I'm happy with just ketchup and onion.

RadiantpurpleJanuary 31, 2017

My hubby's homemade 100% beef burgers - always tasty and juicy... topped with lettuce, tomato, onion, mustard and the tangy zip of Miracle Whip :)

SiegalJanuary 28, 2017

I love fried egg

imjammin2January 28, 2017

I like my burger medium, with a nice slice of some good cheese, avocado, red onion, a little lettuce, mayo & mustard.

IslandgirlOKJanuary 26, 2017

Medium Rare, a little Mustard and Mayo Aged Cheddar, lettuce, and tomato, on a Pretzel Bun

FireRunner2379January 26, 2017

I love a good greasy burger especially after a marathon! My topping choices change based upon my mood, but there is one served at a local joint that I really love. Its the Italiano and has fresh mozzarella, balsamic glazed sliced tomato, arugula, banana peppers and a garlic aioli.

lils74January 28, 2017

I like a lot of different things on a burger - the most important part of a burger for me is that the meat is good and the bun is right--strong enough so that it doesn't fall apart immediately, but not huge and too bready.

KatiefayhutsonJanuary 30, 2017

My favorite burger is a lamb burger with cucumber, onion, feta, and taziki sauce.

kitchenfrolicFebruary 1, 2017

I love a thick, juicy burger, with melted cheese and just simple toppings - ketchup, relish, mayo and a slice or two of bacon. Mmmm....

debbygJanuary 31, 2017

My burgers have to have pickles!!!!! And of course lettuce, tomato, mayo. I like to stuff the peppers and onions right into the burger before cooking. So good!

laurel2000January 31, 2017

A toasted brioche bun, medium rare beef burger, with burger sauce, lettuce, tomato, and sharp cheddar.

trudys_personFebruary 3, 2017

Cheese, dill pickles and mayonnaise!

bktravelsFebruary 5, 2017

Thick, juicy medium rare burger made of excellent quality meat from a craft butcher like Fleishers in the NY/CT area. Unbeatable!

CCF4February 2, 2017

Looks interesting.....

mariehuntoonJanuary 31, 2017

Toasted bun; meat cooked medium well; ketchup; relish; onion; tomato & lettuce!!!

TeruskaFebruary 2, 2017

My mom made the best burgers! We had hamburgers and soup most every Saturday night. My favorite toppings, now not then, include homemade sriracha mayo, caramelized red onion relish and cowboy candy. ...not all at the same time.

VeryVigarioFebruary 4, 2017

I like it to be pretty basic! I love American Cheese, ketchup, mayo and thinly sliced pickles and chopped onion. Yum!

TeawenchFebruary 9, 2017

Depends on the burger, really. For a regular beef burger I'd prefer crisp bacon, mushrooms, my own mustard, and maybe a lettuce leaf.

shazwaldFebruary 7, 2017

Medium rare, crispy onions, and a sunny-side up egg.

pandapotamusFebruary 6, 2017

grilled onions and cheese

niniacedoFebruary 7, 2017

I love a great juicy brisket burger with caramelized onions, asparagus and bernaise sauce

artsyshellFebruary 8, 2017

Bacon,mushrooms,mayo, crispy onions, and any kind of white cheese

tinaellenFebruary 7, 2017

Goat cheddar, roasted tomatoes, green herb aioli

RinshinFebruary 10, 2017

Sloppier the better for me.

laurieskFebruary 11, 2017

My perfect burger has carmelized onions and blue cheese.

rosiedunninghamFebruary 13, 2017

Beef burger cooked medium rare, with avocado, a tangy tomato relish, fried egg and chilli flakes!

MeganGarciaFebruary 10, 2017

American cheese, ketchup, tomatoes, iceberg lettuce, Lay's potato chips, pickle chips, thinly sliced red onion, on a brioche or potato bun.

love2chowFebruary 9, 2017

Generally, I love bacon, blue cheese, tomato jam and arugula. However, the best burgers I have sampled are from from a restaurant in Las Vegas called Bachi Burger:
*Black & Green Burger:
American Wagyu Grass Fed Beef, Sautéed Mushrooms, Spinach, Bacon, Point Reyes Blue Cheese, Roasted Garlic. *Kikiʼ’s Burger was also quite good, but the wagyu beef patty was unbelievable:
Angus Beef, Sautéed Shiitake, Enoki & Eryngii Mushrooms, Caramelized Bacon, Sweet Onion Marmalade, Gruyere Cheese, Garlic Chili Aioli

cezovskiFebruary 11, 2017

I like lots of onions, mustard, pickles and ketchup. Kind of plain, I know. If I use cheese, I like hot pepperjack

bstewartFebruary 13, 2017

Medium rare, with blue cheese, bacon, and cartelized onions.

choppergirlFebruary 12, 2017

Yellow mustard, ketchup, red onions, jalapeños and a good bun

stuCooksFebruary 10, 2017

It all starts with a good medium ground chuck... You need the fat. Worcestershire is added to the meat, along with a little cracked pepper & kosher salt. After loosely shaping the patty, blue cheese is added the the center, then the patty is gently reshaped to get the cheese buried inside. Worcestershire is a must. A slice of Gruyere is added in the lasted 1-2 mins on the grill. Once grilled to just medium, and a potato roll is lightly toasted, romaine is placed on the bottom, followed by the Burg, my homemade tomato-chili-pineapple salsa is spread over the burg, a red onion slice, a tomato slice, and my special thin bread & butter pickles are layered on top, followed by a 2nd romaine leaf. The bun gets some mayo & the burg gets closed... yummmm!

swordfernFebruary 10, 2017

Nice juicy patty seasoned with rosemary, salt, and pepper. Top with crisp tomato and lettuce and a round of sweet onion. Bun lightly fried to toast the inside, brushed with butter on top to soften. Slice of pickle, kind of warm and soft. Side of salted fries and a cold fizzy cola!

HapaFebruary 10, 2017

A juicy burger with some char on a cibatta bun with a little mayo and mustard, romaine lettuce, tomato, grilled red onion, and pepper jack cheese...and don't forget the curly fries!

fiaroseFebruary 11, 2017

veggie burger with all the extras possible--something spicy, hummus, avocado, grilled mushrooms, sprouts! mm, on some kind of sourdough or in a swiss chard wrap.

Dmartin997February 11, 2017

Aged cheddar, pickles, grilled onions, catsup on a sourdough roll.

tennyogirlFebruary 11, 2017

mushrooms and grilled onions

RSWFebruary 21, 2017

Falafel Burger

jennyatkinsonFebruary 13, 2017

Beef burger, oozing with juices and melty cheese topped with bacon & onion rings -- a little ketchup, mayo & mustard brings it all together.

topdawg11February 23, 2017

Big and rare with paprika caramelized onions cheddar cheese and fresh sliced jalapenos.

melmarenFebruary 24, 2017

turkey patty topped with sauteed apples and onions, melted gruyere cheese and fresh sage mayo on a ciabatta roll

Sunshine1February 21, 2017

Depends on the day, Could be just ketchup or with little mayo, maybe thousand island, or mostly blue cheese dressing hubby makes that is just perfect on top burger, bacon, tomato, iceberg, my wedge salad on top of my burger, or Turkey burger with cranberry relish and some mayo....

skyejadenFebruary 23, 2017

My perfect burger has swiss cheese, avocado and sriracha mayo.

CindyinOttawaFebruary 15, 2017

Lamb burger with lettuce, cucumber, tzaztiki, and roasted eggplant. Or any burger with Brie or avocado and goat cheese. I'll never make up my mind!

Scotsman61February 23, 2017

Lamb Burger with Fresh MInt chopped through it on a Traditional style Scottish Scone that has caramelised onion through it with Manchego cheese. Topped with sweet red onion rings coated in a beer batter, with a side of Sweet Potato chips or fries, a sauce of Mayonnaise mixed with Grey Poupon Mustard

jessmonkeyFebruary 28, 2017

cooked medium with mayo, cheddar, ketchup, mayo and pickles :)

sgumpFebruary 13, 2017

Cheese, mushrooms, red onion, and a fried egg! On a toasted--never grilled--dense bun.

Sandy.ToesFebruary 22, 2017

So many burgers! I love them plain with cheese or with mustard and pickles, Jerk burgers, Teriyaki Burgers with pineapple slices, BBQ burgers with crisp onion straws, and don't forget patty melts. Those are burgers, right? Bun tacos are sort of burgers, but my favorite at home are smashed cheeseburgers.

TarquinflimbimFebruary 14, 2017

Onions, mushrooms, avocado and fried egg.