The Hamburger Through Time

A short history of the greatest American food icon.

CHOW Slider Hamburger Buns

These buns may be small, but they’re filled with big flavor and are everything a slider bun should be: slightly sweet, squishy, and ready to sop up burger juices.

Black Forest Ham and Caramelized Onion Grilled Cheese

Yes, it’s a ham and cheese on rye, but caramelized onions make it stellar.

CHOW Slider

The first modern burger, this little guy dates back to 1921 and was created at White Castle by Walter Anderson.

Butternut Squash Lasagne

Loaded with chestnut, Gorgonzola, and fontina for an impressive vegetarian meal.

Bull-Market Burger

This decadent burger is a fine-dining, three-course meal served up on a fresh kaiser roll.

CHOW Veggie Burger

Our stab at the perfect formula.

The Basics: How to Make a Bacon Cheeseburger

Pan-fried in bacon grease.

Smoked Duck and Cherry Pressed Sandwich

A crunchy baguette stuffed with smoked duck, arugula, blue cheese, and cherries.

Bison Bacon Cheeseburger

Topped with a mess of sautéed jalapeños and onions.

Poached Fig, Walnut, and Blue Cheese Tart

A versatile tart appropriate as an hors d’oeuvre or a dessert.

Cooking with Winter Ingredients

The cold-weather produce you should cook with now.

Playing Favorites

The all-time classic Chowhound threads.

Bringing the Bee to Its Knees

Think every squeeze bear is filled with the same sweet golden goo?

Let the Grilling Begin!

Kick off the summer with these easy menus.