It's National Burger Month, and we find ourselves asking: what makes a burger a burger? Is it the bun? Or the patty? Must it be made with ground beef, or can it be any kind of ground meat or protein? It all depends on how you define "burger," which is truly an existential question for our modern foodie times. Before we get bogged down in a highbrow burger debate, let's do this the easy way: click through the gallery of burgers and cast your vote on which should be considered a true burger and which ones are undeserving of the title.
Fast & Easy Dinner: Salsa Verde Turkey Burger
Happy Friday! If you're looking to start your long weekend with a delicious and summery meal, I've got you covered. All you have to do is make these quick turkey burgers! The ground turkey is seasoned with store-bought salsa verde and the patties are topped with spicy pepper jack cheese. Combine mashed avocado, minced garlic, and mayonnaise, and you've got a simple but flavorful aioli. Sound delish? Get the recipe now.
Fasy & Easy Dinner: Turkey Burgers With Mustard Sauce
One can never have too many turkey burger recipes: they're simple, versatile, and crowd-pleasing. The secret ingredient in this variation is honey mustard. It not only flavors the patties, but when combined with mayonnaise, it makes for a creamy sauce that slathers the bun. Although the recipe tops the burgers with avocado and tomato slices, you could throw in a number of typical add-ons from caramelized red onions to Muenster cheese. Place this burger in your recipe collection when you read more
All the News That's Fit to Eat — Jan. 28, 2009
- The complete, illustrated guide to ordering the Cantonese brunch known as dim sum. — San Francisco Chronicle
- Get a head start on Spring cleaning by updating your pantry items. — The Oregonian
- This Super Bowl Sunday, forget rising chicken wing prices and turn to turkey. — Los Angeles Times
- A recipe for the Bacon Explosion has swept the Internet. — New York Times
- Argentine Malbec, with its peppery, crisp, berry flavors, has become wildly popular. — Wall Street Journal
- During Winter's coldest days, stay cozy with cassoulet. — Boston Globe
- Master the art of flavor with the current bestselling cookbook, which codifies ingredient combinations. — Chicago Tribune
- Toaster ovens make countertop cooking for one an easy feat. — Washington Post
All the News That's Fit to Eat — Jan. 21, 2009
- Gastón Acurio, South America's preeminent chef, plans to introduce America to Peruvian cuisine. — Los Angeles Times
- Goji berries may seem like a fleeting trend, but they've long been prized in Chinese culture. — Boston Globe
- Want a dramatically different weeknight meal? Opt for pistachio-encrusted turkey burgers. — Chicago Tribune
- Despite the global recession, airlines are spending more to add cachet to airline food. — Wall Street Journal
- Favorite cocktails and spirits of presidents past and present. — Washington Post
- The latest high-tech cooking tool is the cell phone. — New York Times
- Pretzel chips have exploded onto the snack scene. Which brand is the best? — San Francisco Chronicle
- Learning how to cut up a whole chicken will save you money. — The Oregonian
Fast & Easy Dinner: Turkey Burgers With Feta and Herbs
Although one of her specialties is turkey burgers, lately DearSugar has been in a recipe rut. I decided to help her spice things up with this savory and scrumptious recipe.
Instead of being served on a bun, the burger gets placed inside a pita pocket. The meat is seasoned with tons of fresh herbs before being stuffed with salty feta cheese. Paired with red wine or a cold beer, this flavorful burger is far from boring. To experiment with the recipe, read more
Fast & Easy Dinner: Turkey Sliders with Warm Potato Salad
For some strange reason, I don't like burgers, but I love sliders. A slider is a miniature burger so it is odd that I dislike one while enjoying the other. Yet, there is something so deliciously appealing about a bite-sized burger — especially when topped with melted cheese and slathered with spicy mustard like this version. A quick potato salad — made with oil and vinegar instead of mayonnaise — completes this satisfying meal. For the recipes, read more