Here, pork burgers get a triple hit of flavor: The sauce gets mixed into the meat, slathered onto the cooked burgers, and brushed on the bun.

These delicious patties, made with earthy portabella mushrooms and hearty kasha, defy the bland reputation of vegetarian burgers.

With the exception of beef and cheese, there is no burger combination more revered than beef and bacon.

Food editor Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez often cooks for hordes of children, and she knows that meatballs are always an easy sell.

Lamb shoulder chops are everything a cook wants: They’re inexpensive and quick-cooking, yet they deliver more robust flavor than pricier rib chops.

Lamb shoulder chops are everything a cook wants: They’re inexpensive and quick-cooking, yet they deliver more robust flavor than pricier rib chops.

The toasted crumbs on top have a cheesy crispness, and the pasta beneath is creamy and rich. Kids will appreciate the individual servings, but the recipe makes plenty, so why not pour the extra into a baking...

This is what the Greeks mean by grilled cheese: smoky on the outside, tender and salty within, but not a sandwich.

The heat of horseradish plays up the turnips’ and potatoes’ earthy qualities, and a topping of toasted bread crumbs lends a delightful crunch.

Spooned onto buttery toast points, it makes for tiny little bites with big sea flavor.