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Cook the Book: 'Bobby Flay's Burgers, Fries & Shakes'
Double-Double Animal Style from In-N-Out Burger.
Roger Ebert on His Love for Steak 'n Shake
Yes. With the exception of In-N-Out, I think that it is the best "fast food" burger in America. The fries, chili and shakes are also excellent. Grab one if you are in their part of the country.
Blogwatch: Matt's Green Chile Cheeseburger
It may photograph better this way, but any New Mexican will tell you that the cheese should be melted over the chile. Having just returned home to the Land of Enchantment after six months in Vermont, you have reminded me that I need to go out and get myself one of these this week or at least grill my own.
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Cook the Book: 'Burger Bar'
I can be all over the board, depending upon what type of burger I am building, but the one constant is some variety of cheese.
Cook the Book: 'Bobby Flay's Burgers, Fries & Shakes'
Double-Double Animal Style from In-N-Out Burger.
Roger Ebert on His Love for Steak 'n Shake
Yes. With the exception of In-N-Out, I think that it is the best "fast food" burger in America. The fries, chili and shakes are also excellent. Grab one if you are in their part of the country.
Blogwatch: Matt's Green Chile Cheeseburger
It may photograph better this way, but any New Mexican will tell you that the cheese should be melted over the chile. Having just returned home to the Land of Enchantment after six months in Vermont, you have reminded me that I need to go out and get myself one of these this week or at least grill my own.
In Videos: 12-Mile Walk for Free Cheeseburger
I have to agree with several of the others. A Double-Double "Animal Style" and a side of "Animal" fries from In-N-Out. A 12 mile walk beats the seven hour drive I have to make now.
Burger Book Giveaway: 'Hamburger America'
beef cheese bread and sauce
I need nothing else in life
maybe a cold beer
On Smashburger and Smashed Burgers in General
I have to agree that I am pro-smashing. Both in my cooking methods that I utilize at home, as well as eating out. I agree that timing is crucial, as is a well-seasoned grill. You can have a crispy outside and a juicy (not undercooked or raw) inside. Some of my favorites are Winstead's steakburgers in Kansas City and Sid's Diner in El Reno, Oklahoma. In fact, I believe that that the Oklahoma fried onion burger native to the El Reno area (there are several other tasty versions besides Sid's) are the ultimate smashed burger experience. If you get a chance, stop in one and grab a seat behind the grill and watch the cooking technique. For the most part it can be recreated at home. BTW the Smashburger promo photo looks nothing like what I am describing.
On Smashburger and Smashed Burgers in General
I have to agree that I am pro-smashing. Both in my cooking methods that I utilize at home, as well as eating out. I agree that timing is crucial, as is a well-seasoned grill. You can have a crispy outside and a juicy (not undercooked or raw) inside. Some of my favorites are Winstead's steakburgers in Kansas City and Sid's Diner in El Reno, Oklahoma. In fact, I believe that that the Oklahoma fried onion burger native to the El Reno area (there are several other tasty versions besides Sid's) are the ultimate smashed burger experience. If you get a chance, stop in one and grab a seat behind the grill and watch the cooking technique. For the most part it can be recreated at home.
Weekend Book Giveaway: 'The Elements of Cooking'
There are many great answers posted here but let's face facts: cooking is work, no matter how much we may enjoy it. Without PASSION, there would be no reason for the chefs and line cooks that I work with to rock through weekend rushes (I am a server, so I only have to observe) or for me to prepare dinner for my family after spending 5 hours a day in a culinary arts school cooking lab 4 days a week. Most of these other things are merely tools, albeit important ones.
Houston's Doesn't Suck: What's Your Favorite Slightly Fancy Chain Restaurant?
On a local level I like P.F. Chang's. At the mid-level I have to agree with several posters re. the quality at Roy's and on the upper end I highly recommend Nobu.
Blogwatch: Matt's Green Chile Cheeseburger
I do believe that there several other notable green chile cheeseburgers that I always look forward to when I travel through NM.
Buckhorn Tavern, (San Antonio Nm.), El Camino Restraunt (Socorro, NM.)
Both of these are on the way as you travel north through NM.
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Cook the Book: 'Burger Bar'
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Cook the Book: 'Burger Bar'
I'm traditional. Lettuce, tomato, pickles, cheddar cheese, and some condiments. Nothing exciting here.
Cook the Book: 'Burger Bar'
too many to choose from but, blue cheese, bacon, caramelized red onions are a perfect start
Cook the Book: 'Burger Bar'
A tribute the the great and thrice greasy Roy Rogers Double R Bar Burger. Thinly sliced ham and aged cheddar topped with and sauce of dijon mustard, honey and mayonnaise.
Cook the Book: 'Burger Bar'
has to be a tie between goat cheese + homemade guac + roasted red peppers OR raclette cheese and caramelized onions! mmmm.
Cook the Book: 'Burger Bar'
Grilled onion and jalapenos, avocado, and mayo
Cook the Book: 'Burger Bar'
grilled onions, lettuce, and black pepper kettle chips.
Cook the Book: 'Burger Bar'
I'm slowly branching out, but my favorite topping is still just plain 'ol ketchup.
Cook the Book: 'Bobby Flay's Burgers, Fries & Shakes'
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Cook the Book: 'Bobby Flay's Burgers, Fries & Shakes'
One piled high with guacamole! Thanks!
Cook the Book: 'Bobby Flay's Burgers, Fries & Shakes'
Once I had the oppurtunity to obtain some fresh road kill.Cant say what kind it was for fear of offending dog lovers,but i cleaned the meat up,removed any obvious road debris,boned it out.Ground it up with a coarse blade,mixed some fine pig fat in with it for moistness and flavor,then proceeded to make the worlds best onion burger,on a toasted sesame seed bun with pickles an special sauce. MMMMM
Cook the Book: 'Bobby Flay's Burgers, Fries & Shakes'
My nephew made up a burger that he calls a Squeezal Burger. I know it is not "good" for you. It is delishous. I don't know exactly what is in it. I know I saw him grinding the beef with a pound of bacon and adding loads of spices. I know that one of his secret ingredients is morel mushrooms dried and then ground into a powder. JeansandTs@hotmail.com
Cook the Book: 'Bobby Flay's Burgers, Fries & Shakes'
My all time favorite burger is a quarter pound all beef bacon cheeseburger with hot sauce and blue cheese--buffalo bacon cheeseburger.
Cook the Book: 'Bobby Flay's Burgers, Fries & Shakes'
Traditional favorite would have to be mushoom and swiss. However, a restaurant near me has a taco burger that is to die for.
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Cook the Book: 'Bobby Flay's Burgers, Fries & Shakes'
I love the Rincon Burger at Islands!
Cook the Book: 'Bobby Flay's Burgers, Fries & Shakes'
My favorite burger is a turkey burger with shredded apples, minced onions and poultry seasoning added. I top it with a savory chocolate barbecue sauce and it's delicious!
Cook the Book: 'Bobby Flay's Burgers, Fries & Shakes'
This is a tough one! There have been many "best " burgers but they would always have to have been juicy rare with oozing cheese, S+P, sauteed onions, and friends around the table laughing and having a great time.
Cook the Book: 'Bobby Flay's Burgers, Fries & Shakes'
medium-rare beef burger, tomato, blue cheese, bacon. Maybe some onion too.
Cook the Book: 'Bobby Flay's Burgers, Fries & Shakes'
I like a Turkey burger with Turkey bacon, Cheddar cheese, fresh tomato, lettuce, pickles, onion, and mustard.
Cook the Book: 'Bobby Flay's Burgers, Fries & Shakes'
a double cheese burger with hot onions, ketchup, mustard and mayo. garrettsambo@aol.com
Cook the Book: 'Bobby Flay's Burgers, Fries & Shakes'
The best burger I had was the one made by my daughter-in-law at a family cookout...it had swiss cheese (my favorite) and a big slice of grilled onion on top!
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Cook the Book: 'Bobby Flay's Burgers, Fries & Shakes'
I love a juicy burger with bacon and cheese.
Cook the Book: 'Bobby Flay's Burgers, Fries & Shakes'
I love a burger with bacon, pepper jack cheese, a bold, rich bbq sauce and that's it. Simple, spicy, and oh so right.
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I can be all over the board, depending upon what type of burger I am building, but the one constant is some variety of cheese.