Make the Ultimate Cheeseburger From Scratch


Updated 10/27/11 4:05 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 0 comments

Easy Burger Recipe

A delicious burger is like a work of art. The meat should be smoky and charred on the outside, but juicy and tender on the inside. The cheese should be melted, the condiments crisp and fresh, and the bun toasted, but soft. Once you've mastered the basic method, it's fun to get experimental with the ingredients. But before you can do that, you've got to learn how to make a traditional burger. Read more

Garbanzo Bean Burgers Are a Vegetarian Must Make


Updated 10/12/11 5:35 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Chickpea Veggie Burger Recipe

Veggie burgers don't have to be boring or bland, and this awesome recipe proves it. The patties are made from garbanzo beans, so if you're a fan of falafel then you'll enjoy this burger. The spicy lemon mayonnaise and crunchy carrot slaw are essential to the dish. Don't leave them out; each component comes together to make a wonderfully flavorful and filling burger. When I made the patties the Read more

8 Brazen Bites We Tried at Burger Bash


Updated 10/11/11 6:23 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Pictures of New York Whoopi Goldberg Burger Bash

Day two of the New York City Wine & Food Festival has just wrapped, and I'm not sure how I did it, but I managed to survive one of the weekend's flagship events, the Burger Bash. This year's fête, which was hosted by comedienne Whoopi Goldberg (regular host Rachael Ray was out of the country on vacation), featured 21 different burgers, mostly from the New York area. Not only did I manage to Read more

25 Best Burgers From Coast to Coast


Updated 10/08/11 1:55 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 2 comments

Best Hamburgers in America

What makes a hamburger a hamburger? We could ponder the question for days, but wouldn't you rather bite into a juicy burger? But not just any burger: we've taste-tested our way around the country to find 25 amazing hamburgers you shouldn't miss. Whether you're a local or a tourist, it's certainly worth seeking out these must-have hamburgers. YumSugar's Top 5 Burgers Shake Shack, New York, NY: Read more

Beyond Portobellos: 6 New Veggie Burger Ideas


Updated 07/27/11 9:50 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Veggie Burger Ideas

The next time you're hosting a barbecue and want to include a burger option for vegetarian friends, think outside the bun. Sure, portobello mushrooms are meaty and delicious, but there are plenty of other foods that make perfectly good patties. Your guests will be surprised and delighted by the alternative veggie burgers! Match the toppings to the filling and sandwich between your favorite bread. Read more

Meet the World's Largest Hamburger


Updated 07/14/11 7:01 AM · Posted by · 9 comments

America Sets Record For World's Largest Hamburger

File this report under This Is Why America's Fat: This week, the United States officially set a new record for the world's largest hamburger. The 777-pound burger, known as "Juicy's Outlaw Burger," was created this past Saturday by Oregon concessions company Juicy's at the Alameda County Fair in Pleasanton, CA. The 1,375,000-calorie behemoth, which clocked in at five feet in diameter and three Read more

Meet the Bill Burger, a Burger in a Hot Dog Bun!


Updated 07/06/11 9:44 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

The Olympic Club's Bill Burger

There are many famous burgers out there: the juicy Lucy, the Shake Shack burger, the In-N-Out Burger. But until recently, I had never heard of the Bill Burger. Famous in the golf world — it's found at San Francisco's Olympic Club — the Bill is a burger that's shaped like a hot dog and served in a hot dog bun. Read on to learn more about this all-American delicacy! Read more

Must Make: Spike's Spectacular Lamb Burger


Updated 08/03/11 1:02 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Lamb Burger Recipe

When it comes to burgers, there are certain chefs that you can count on for awesome recipes. Bobby Flay and Rachael Ray are old standbys while Spike Mendelsohn is a relative newcomer to take the burger world by storm. I've got a copy of the former Top Cheftestant's cookbook, and it's amazing! It's filled with creative condiments, scrumptious shakes, and most importantly, unbelievable burgers. Read more

Do You Prefer Burgers With or Without Cheese?


Updated 06/18/11 9:19 AM · Posted by · 13 comments

Hamburgers vs. Cheeseburgers?

Happy burger season! Over the weekend I made the most amazing lamb burgers. Well, I assembled the patties and my father was in charge of grilling them. "How come there's no cheese?" he wondered while manning the grill. Little did he know that I had already made a whipped feta topping for the burgers. However, I couldn't agree with him more: when it comes to burgers, I can't have one unless it's a Read more