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Get Grillin'! 10 Healthy Burger Recipes to Enjoy

Michele Foley — Fri, 25 May 2012 18:14:52 PDT

Fire up the grills! Memorial Day weekend has officially begun, which means there's a good chance you'll be attending a barbecue. While the classic all-beef patty is the go-to burger of the season, it's nice to change things up - especially for the vegetarians and more health-conscious eaters of the group. If you're planning a barbecue this weekend, here are 10 burgers to add to your grilling repertoire that will satisfy even the healthiest of eaters.

Hit the Grill With These Vegan-Friendly Burgers

Lizzie Fuhr — Fri, 25 May 2012 14:09:32 PDT

There's nothing better than some grilled goodness on a sunny Spring day. If you've taken on a vegan or vegetarian diet and you're tired of those prepackaged burgers, you're in luck. I've got you covered with nine vegan burger recipes that are bursting with flavor. There's something to tempt every vegan regardless of their preferences, from white bean to black bean to portobello. No one-size-fits-all here! Click through to get inspired for backyard BBQ bliss or a weeknight supper.

45 Grilling Tips, Tricks, and Recipes to Make Barbecue a Healthy Affair

Michele Foley — Fri, 25 May 2012 12:52:49 PDT

Grilling season has officially arrived. And whether you're looking for the best veggie burger or side dish recipe, calorie breakdowns of everything you'll find at a backyard barbecue, or cooking gadgets to make grilling even more healthy, we've got you covered! Keep reading for our best healthy grilling tips, tricks, and recipes.

Burger or Not a Burger?

Nancy Einhart — Mon, 21 May 2012 09:22:49 PDT

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.

Celebrate National Hamburger Month With the Perfect Burger

YumSugar — Tue, 15 May 2012 09:05:56 PDT

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. Watch the video now to see how it's done!

Celebrate National Burger Month in 13 Different Ways

Camilla Salem — Fri, 04 May 2012 13:18:01 PDT

Few things are as satisfying as a patty in a bun with savory toppings and condiments. Yes, I'm talking about burgers. And what better time to get creative with your burger-making than National Burger Month? Keep things classic with the perfect homemade cheeseburger or take things to a fancier level with a brie-stuffed burger. And don't forget about the ketchup and mustard! We've got some great recipes for you to experiment with making your own. Click through for some delicious burger inspiration.

How Much Do You Know About Hamburger History?

Lizzie Fuhr — Thu, 03 May 2012 14:00:49 PDT

It's National Burger Month and we're ready to get grilling and celebrate! We've given you all the details for our Instagram Burger Challenge, but before you prepare to chow down, let's get the facts straight. How much do you know about the history of the hamburger? Take the quiz to find out!

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5 Burger Toppings Inspired by Burger Bash

Susannah Chen — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 12:24:03 PST

It was just a week ago that we were chomping down on burgers at Rachael Ray's Burger Bash in South Beach, where we tried just about every topping imaginable on a burger, from Morimoto's braised pork and wagyu beef to Guy Fieri's secret donkey sauce. Seven days later, we're still dreaming of those patties, and hoping to re-create some of them at home. Here are several things we're hoping to try on our own burgers at home.

Brick cheese spread
Give the burger a further nod to nostalgic Americana by adding creamy, dreamy brick cheese spread. Keep it honest and go for one made by one of Wisconsin's cheese artisans, like Abe & Arthur's did.

Bacon mixed into the beef patty
Tons of restaurants were doing this, from Shake Shack to Chicago's NoMI Kitchen (served with a spiked watermelon slice, no less!). We were most fond of applewood-smoked bacon coarsely chopped into the beef patty, then served with cherry pepper relish, as seen in Danny Meyer's SmokeShack burger.

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On the Scene at Rachael Ray's Burger Bash

YumSugar — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 10:56:07 PST

Without a doubt, the biggest event at the South Beach Wine and Food Festival is Rachael Ray's annual Burger Bash. The event was bigger and badder than ever, with 32 burgers from top restaurants and chefs across the country. It was also incredibly loud, hot, sweaty, sandy, and chaotic; frankly, we're not sure how we survived it. But we did eat some stellar burgers: read on to see who served what, and - of course - who won the coveted Burger Bash prizes!

Garbanzo Bean Burgers Are a Vegetarian Must Make

Katie Sweeney — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 05:30:13 PDT

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 first time, I didn't use an egg; however, they started to fall apart, so I recommend using the egg as a binder. I warmed the patties in a skillet, but they would be great grilled. Ready to get cooking? Here's the recipe.