Chinese takeout has always been one of my comfort foods. It’s quick, familiar, and hits that sweet spot when you want big flavor without leaving the recliner. At the same time, I’ve always had a soft spot for unusual burgers; the kind that bend the rules a little but still feel approachable. Somewhere between those […]
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I grew up in Michigan, and if I’m being honest, we didn’t have a lot growing up. A venison burger wasn’t a delicacy in our house, it’s just what we ate. It was the most common red meat on our table, and I’m proud of that. It taught me early on that great food doesn’t
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Birria smashburgers combine everything people love about crispy edged smashburgers with the deep, rich flavor of birria consommé. This recipe keeps the burger clean, and serves the birria on the side for dipping. That approach delivers better texture, a better eating experience, and a dramatic cheese pull before the dunk. This birria smashburger recipe is
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The Ranch Hand Burger is a big fat burger topped with pulled pork, smoked cheddar, crispy onions, pickled jalapeños, and homemade BBQ ranch dressing. It’s the kind of pulled pork burger that checks every box: juicy patty, smoky pork, crunch, heat, and just enough sauce to tie it all together. Whether you use an 80/20
If you follow my blog, you know I love burgers. I also love Indian food, so these Indian Butter Chicken Burgers just made sense. They’re everything you get in butter chicken, packed into a ground chicken patty that’s actually juicy, then placed on a toasted bun with a bright, crunchy slaw. The sauce is rich,
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Meet The Twisted Hog – my bacon-blended pork burgers that put every other pork patty to shame. You can definitely buy ground pork and add your own minced bacon for these. I prefer to grind my own pork shoulder and bacon for the perfect 5:1 ratio. Also, that helps me justify the meat grinder I
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If you’ve never tried a Colombian burger with grilled bananas, you’re about to see why this unique combo works so well. The inspiration for this burger comes from my friend, Chef Andres Dangond, and his Colombian roots. Dres is a culinary ninja and when I tried his burger back in 2018, I fell in love
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For The Spread: Green Olives: Pimento-stuffed, finely chopped. (I’ve been known to use blue cheese stuffed olives as well.) Mayonnaise: Full-fat mayo, of course Olive Brine: Just a touch to boost that salty flavor For the Burger: Fresh ground beef (80/20 works great) Swiss cheese (optional, but common in many of the burger joints in
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We all love on a diner-style burger, this one amped-up with butter!
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