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No beef necessary
I don’t eat beef, but boy, do I love a burger. More specifically, I love the whole burger meal: a savory patty in a soft, sweet bun with all sorts of accessories; salty fries; a cold, fizzy beverage. It’s hard to be in a bad mood when you have that setup in front of you. I made these mushroom smash burgers from Ali Slagle a while ago, and I’m still thinking about them. Those smashed, crisp-edged portobello patties aren’t trying to be beef, but rather the most densely flavored versions of themselves, ready to be smothered with cheese and cooled with lettuce, tomato and onion. They’re so savory and so satisfying. Pair them with some oven or air-fryer fries, and please pass the ketchup. Featured Recipe Mushroom Smash BurgersOur Summer 100 for a 100 summerSheet-pan chicken and tomatoes with balsamic tahini: You remember our Summer 100, yes? Our collection of 100 must-make, tried-and-true recipes that go big on summer produce and low on effort? This five-star Ali Slagle number is one of the first entries on that list, and I’m guessing it has something to do with that creamy-tangy balsamic tahini situation. Gambas al ajillo (Spanish garlic shrimp): Also on the list are these easy, breezy, supremely garlicky shrimp from David Tanis. Pair with tinto de verano for the full “summer vacation in Spain” effect. Spicy cucumbers with mint, scallions and crushed peanuts: Crunchy, cool, juicy, refreshing and bright. That’s this easy salad from David, and it’s earned raves from our readers. For a limited time, you can enjoy free access to the recipes in this newsletter in our app. Download it on your iOS or Android device and create a free account to get started.
And before you goIn case you missed it, Ben Mims — cookbook author and baker extraordinaire — recently took the Bake Time Questionnaire, sharing his thoughts on everything from Erewhon brownies (he loves) to baking without a scale (he does not love). His dessert-duty potluck move? “A hot fruit cobbler (peach, preferably) with a scoop of custard ice cream is heaven.” It really is.
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