Godfather's Burger Lounge - Belmont CA

Mouth-watering and delicious burgers found at Godfather's in Belmont CA

A hip, hot spot serving delicious burgers and garlicky truffle fries mid Peninsula (Belmont CA)...is that possible? For Godfather's Burger Lounge the answer is a bona fide "yes!"

In a building formerly hosting one unsuccessful restaurant after another the location seemed cursed. Finally someone had a brilliant idea: serve good food wrapped up in a comfortable ambiance with a bar on the side. Presto. A packed place, even mid-week.

Here's what I like: the menu is large enough for everyone to find something they like but not ridiculously super-sized (sorry to say, but think "Cheesecake Factory"). Add in reasonable prices, a smiling server and you've got the makings of a long-standing family and friends favorite.

Godfather's Burger Lounge

1500 El Camino Real

Belmont CA 94002

650.637.9257

Godfathersburgerlounge.com

Note: mouth-watering image of a Godfather's burger sourced from AI. Thanks!

Crazy Good Caramel Corn

Homemade caramel corn plus pretzels and rice cereal. A classic and tasty snack!

This recipe came from my mom who liked sweets but liked a quick kitchen hack even more. I like this recipe for the same reasons and because microwave popcorn (light version) works here too!

Caramel Corn

• 8 cups popped popcorn (popped microwave popcorn works!)

• 4 cups oven-toasted rice cereal squares

• 2 cups miniature pretzels

• 1 cup pecan halves

• 1 cup packed brown sugar

• ½ cup butter or margarine

• ¼ cup light corn syrup

• 1 teaspoon vanilla

• ½ teaspoon baking powder

  
  

Preheat oven to 300 degrees.

Combine popcorn, cereal, pretzels and pecans in a rectangular bowl.

Then, combine brown sugar, butter and corn syrup in a 2 quart saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil over entire surface. Reduce heat to medium low.

Cook without stirring 5 minutes. (Mixture should continue to bubble gently over surface.) Remove saucepan from heat. Quickly add vanilla and baking soda, stirring carefully. Pour over popcorn mixture in bowl, and toss until well coated. Bake 30 minutes, stir after 15 minutes.

Transfer popcorn mixture to a large piece of parchment paper. Cool completely, breaking mixture into clusters as it cools.

Yield: 15 cups.

Addition (12/3/09) - for those who don't have access to corn syrup, here is a link to creating a substitute.

Quick and Easy Homemade Ranch Dip

Creamy, dreamy, homemade ranch is always a party fave.

Looking for a dip that's sure to delight everyone and uses ingredients you likely already have? Combine my simple homemade ranch dip with your favorite dippers, and you'll be all set to kick off your party.

Tip: Adjust the thickness by varying the amount of buttermilk used.

Ranch Dip

1/2 cup sour cream

1/2 cup mayo

1/3 cup buttermilk

2 T dried onion

1 clove minced garlic

2 - 3 t. dill

salt and pepper

Tabasco - dash

Squeeze of lemon

Combine all the ingredients and chill in the refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours. Serve with vegetables, chips, or use as a salad dressing. Enjoy!