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The Educational Edibles of YumSugar

by Jose Ralat Maldonado, Posted Jul 8th 2010 @ 1:30PM

Each Thursday, we round up a selection of scrumptious links from our friends over at YumSugar. Here's what they've got cooking this week:

Popular American dishes are born from sea to shining sea.
Take a sweet peek behind Jacques Torres' chocolate curtain.
Domino's also shares -- shares TV production secrets, that is.
South-of-the-border sage says not to fear chiles, then makes mole.
Cook up these dishes before cherry season is kaput.
You too can grill green.
Gobble this burger fit for Michelle Obama.

Filed under: On the Blogs

Friendly's New Burger Takes On The Double Down

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by Jason Best, Posted Jun 22nd 2010 @ 3:30PM

Photo: Friendly's

KFC's Double Down sandwich couldn't hold the spotlight forever...we knew it was only a matter of time before someone pushed the envelope even further. And here it is: the Grilled Cheese BurgerMelt from Friendly's.

The name "Grilled Cheese BurgerMelt" hardly does justice to this psycho-brilliant monstrosity, which amounts to three sandwiches morphed into one: First, there's a Friendly's Big Beef burger, but instead of a bun, there are two (count 'em, two!) grilled cheese sandwiches. Open wide.

More after the jump...

Filed under: Health & Medical, Fast Food, Restaurants

Salmon Burger - Feast Your Eyes

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by Cheryl Brown, Posted Jan 11th 2010 @ 10:00AM

honey Photo: ilmungo, flickr.

Tired of your usual beef burger? This Asian-inspired salmon version is a wake-up call for the senses. The recipe cleverly incorporates pickled cucumber, fresh ginger, scallion, hot pepper flakes, mustard seeds and soy sauce for bright flavor, and the aroma is appealingly fresh and spicy. As for the color? Well, let's just say sandwiches around the world are envious.

Put it on whatever bread you have on hand -- the original recipe calls for pumpernickel, but this sesame bread does the trick as well, as would a plain old hamburger bun .

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Filed under: Feast Your Eyes, Features

The Counter's Loaded Burger - Feast Your Eyes

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by Alexa Weibel, Posted Dec 2nd 2009 @ 10:00AM

Hamburger with pineapple, Gruyere, bacon and green chili.
Photo: Marshall Astor, Flickr.

We could blather about burgers endlessly, and today, yet another one has left us breathless anew.

Flickr user Marshall Astor brought to our attention the beauty of this bacon, pineapple and Gruyere burger from El Segundo, Calif., restaurant the Counter -- and the brilliance of the chain's "Custom Built Burgers" motto. An unexpected combination, this burger promises an intriguing, complex burst of flavor, with the earthy creaminess of Gruyere, the salty chew of bacon, topped with the refreshing juice of a grilled pineapple slice.

On selection at the burger joints is a choice of 10 cheeses, four out of 28 toppings (from black olives to dried cranberries), three bun options, and -- gasp! -- a choice of 18 sauces, from Caramelized Onion Marmalade to Horseradish Mayo. Check the Counter's Web site for locations, get inspired by their menu to try your own concoctions or follow the Counter's tips to make your own burger at AOL Food.

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Filed under: Feast Your Eyes

Shanghai Surprise - Authentic American Burger Experience

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by Lisa Schweitzer, Posted Oct 21st 2009 @ 4:00PM

Apple pie. Photo: jazzijava, Flickr.

Expat foodies have been known to sniff out American favorites in every corner of the world, whether it's bagels, burgers or cupcakes. According to a review we read, even in China, it looks like a seriously good American burger can be had at Bistro Burger. Made from 100-percent Angus beef, imported from the States and ground on the premises, this Shanghai burger has the potential to be better than most you'd get in the U.S. We don't know what the meat to fat ratio is, but we'd be willing to try them regardless.

In addition to ordering a variety of international themed burgers, homesick visitors and expats can take advantage of the restaurant's October promotion, where they can "get a free milkshake with any burger." Apparently, authentic milkshakes are a big deal in these parts, due to the fact that many are made with ultrapasteurized or nonperishable milk, whereas Bistro Burger uses the fresh stuff.

The review also raves about the eatery's chili cheese fries, pronouncing them the "best" in Shanghai, as well as homemade apple pie packed with honest-to-goodness imported U.S. apples and Brooklyn beer. Who says you can't find the comforts of home halfway round the world?

[Via Shanghaiist]

Filed under: Food Politics, Chefs & Restaurants