I made Ina Garten's caramelized-onion cheeseburgers, and the easy recipe is perfect for late summer cookouts

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I tried making Ina Garten's recipe for caramelized-onion smash burgers, and they were easy and delicious.

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I ranked 13 fast-food double cheeseburgers from worst to best, and my favorite was also one of the cheapest

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I tried double cheeseburgers from 13 fast-food chains to determine which was best.

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I compared double cheeseburgers from famous East and West Coast chains. The cheaper one had a slight edge.

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I compared two famous burgers from the East and West Coast, and the cheaper burger won.

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I ate at one of the oldest diners in the US, located inside a 1920s railcar. It was worth the hourlong wait for a seat.

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Palace Diner cheeseburger with fries.

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I tried the cheapest cheeseburgers at McDonald's, Wendy's, and Burger King, and the least expensive was the best

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Burger King's classic cheeseburger had the most flavorful burger and bun.

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I tried the signature burgers from McDonald's, Wendy's, and Burger King. I found the Big Mac underwhelming.

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I tried the signature burgers from McDonald's, Wendy's, and Burger King.

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9 tips for making the perfect burger at home, according to Chili's head chef

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Brian Paquette, the head of culinary at Chili's, said the key to making a perfect burger is choosing the right ground meat.

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I tried and ranked 5 Burger King cheeseburgers from worst to best, and the winner was the most classic

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I ranked five of Burger King's most popular cheeseburgers, and the chain's signature burger was the most impressive.

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