Pity the poor burger. Or, if you prefer, hamburger. Who would have thought cooking a patty of ground beef would be difficult or bring up so many questions? But it happens. And there are lots of ...

Ah, the Fourth of July cookout. Everyone is having fun and filling up on classic sides like potato salad, macaroni salad and baked beans. And it's your job to prepare the star of the show – the ...

To test burger doneness, stick an instant-read thermometer through the side of the burger rather than the top, to ensure it reaches the thickest part of the patty (note that this won’t be possible in ...

Cheeseburgers on an outdoor picnic table in front of a spread of food and a plate of peppers and lettuce - Yuliia Kokosha/Getty Images Warm weather and sunshine are the perfect opportunity to fire up ...

Test Cook Christie Morrison prepares Host Bridget Lancaster decadent Brunch Burgers. If you’re spice averse, use less chipotle chile. We like the sweetness that maple syrup adds to the sauce, but you ...

Every once in a while, I just need a burger. Nothing complicated, just a plump meat patty with a thick char that gives in to be tender and juicy. Debate all you want about the type of the bun, whether ...

Grill or stovetop? Medium-rare or well-done? Here’s your guide to cooking any kind of burger. If you cook burgers often enough for weeknight dinners or cookouts, you’ll eventually be able to gauge ...

Nils Bernstein is a food, drink, and travel editor and writer based in Mexico City. He is the food editor for Wine Enthusiast and has written for such publications as Bon Appétit, Epicurious, Food & ...