sliders

Fusion's been done with other iconic handheld foods like tacos and burritos, and now, internationally inspired sliders are all the rage. Take the classic American concept and add in combo toppings and spices with inspiration from Asian, French, Indian, Mexican, or Texan cuisine. See our fusion slider ideas, and you'll be on your way to more worldly sliders in no time.

Where do you go to get your slider fix? Diana Nguyen's discovered just the place, and it's a gem of a mobile food truck.

There’s no denying that we’re becoming a food truck nation. From hipster Korean tacos to a food truck-based reality show, it seems like there’s no stopping the on-the-go food craze. We’ve come a long way from hot dogs and burgers, my friends.

Recently, I spent some sweet time back home in Orange County, CA, feasting on fare from my local food trucks — Spanish tapas, Asian fusion tacos, and a cappuccino-flavored sandwich. But nothing hit the spot than the gourmet sliders from The Burnt Truck.

Curious to know what makes these sliders so inspiring? Find out by reading more about them in Savory Sights. Do you have an image of something delicious that you recently made or enjoyed? If so, be sure to upload it in our YumSugar Community!

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If the middle of the week has got you down, why not cheer up with cheeseburgers? This recipe for meatball sliders seasons the beef with breadcrumbs, sage, and lots of parmesan cheese.

They're quick to put together and fun to eat. The smaller size means you can indulge without the guilt. Serve the sliders with salad greens, couscous, or grilled potatoes. Want the recipe? Get it right here.

The World Cup comes once every four years and it starts this Friday, June 11. Although the majority of the games will be early in the morning, I'm so excited for the competition I'm hosting a party. The menu consists of a bunch of different appetizers from all over the world. There's spicy margarita shrimp from Mexico, and slices of anchovy-topped French pissaladiere. Piquillo peppers stuffed with goat cheese will represent (my favorite team) Spain, and herb sliders with cheddar cheese are in honor of the good old US. To get these delicious recipes, read more

Have you ever tried karbonader? Yep, I didn't think so, I've never eaten it either. In fact, I had never even heard of karbonader, the Norwegian-style open faced slider, until I stumbled across this image in the Savory Sights group in the YumSugar Community. Senorita writes:

My mormor (grandmother in Norwegian) was up for the weekend and treated my family to her delicious karbonader. It is a slice of bread with Norwegian mayo, a patty of ground meat (usually a variety of beef, pork, etc.) topped with caramelized onions, butter lettuce leaves, and a tomato slice. It is a super simple dish, but one of my favorites.

Don't they sound absolutely delectable? What I want to know is, what exactly is Norwegian mayo?! Do you have a favorite grandmother's recipe to share? Please tell us about it below or in the community.

On today's episode of YumTV, chef Meg Hall offers yet another speedy starter concept: sliders made with charcuterie. These finger-friendly bites can be made in minutes and don't require a stove or oven. For an easy party snack that's totally on trend, tune in now!

A nationwide celebration as big as the Super Bowl is the perfect occasion for serving all-American hamburgers. Translate them into game day eats by passing around plates of bite-sized sliders. Keep them simple (and not too sloppy!) by topping them sparingly with caramelized onions. Or, if you're feeling up to the challenge, take inspiration from another football favorite — seven-layer bean dip — for a winning combination of fixings. Get both finger foods when you read more.