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Chefs reveal their thoughts on what constitutes the perfect burger.

“A perfect burger means a harmonious balance of the bun with the patty. Personally, I love burgers to have a 5 oz smashed patty with a slight char around it. I like mine well-seasoned with salt, garam masala (Pakistani/Indian allspice), fresh garlic and some heat from fresh green chillies. The bun (a sesame or potato …

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Is it possible for a burger to contribute to addressing climate change?

Cows are easy to love. Their eyes are a liquid brown, their noses inquisitive, their udders homely; small children thrill to their moo. Most people like them even better dead. Americans eat three hamburgers a week, so serving beef at your cookout is as patriotic as buying a gun. When progressive Democrats proposed a Green …

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Flavor takes precedence over quantity in this Grilled Burger Recipe.

With the seeming rise in popularity of lacy-edged, thinly smashed hamburgers, many home cooks have turned to converting their backyards into makeshift diners by placing steel griddles or large cast iron pans atop their grills at backyard cookouts. This is a trend I can get behind. Occasionally, I may be in the mood for a …

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