June 30, 2010 12:56 pm

Dish of the Day: The Piggie Burger at Bar Boulud

Although most of us associate Chef Daniel Boulud with haute French cuisine, that doesn't mean he can't cook up an old school, Southern-style burger every once in a while.

Our Dish of the Day is one of the most famous burgers Chef Boulud serves up at his London outpost, Bar Boulud. The Piggie Burger is a winning combination of a grilled beef patty, barbecued pulled pork, green chili mayonnaise and red cabbage slaw served on a cheddar-crusted bun. He may be French, but Chef Boulud sure does pull off finger-lickin' Southern fare at its best with this burger.

Trick: Chef Boulud watches the outside of the burger to measure its doneness— once there is a nice caramelization on both sides it is cooked to medium-rare.

Bar Boulud London
66 Knightsbridge
London SW1 X 7LA, United Kingdom
020 7201 3899

Photo credit: Dinex Group

— Written by Lisa Curry

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Tags : Daniel Boulud, London, Bar Boulud, Piggie, Burner, Pulled Pork, Jalapeno, Lisa Curry

April 5, 2010 3:23 pm

Dish of the Day: Deadly Guacamole

Here at Behind the Burner, we take our guac very seriously. Now that avocados are coming into season, everyone needs to have a classic guacamole recipe under their belt for impromptu get-togethers, barbecues, picnics or easy snacking (because let's be honest, who doesn't love guacamole?).

This recipe balances creamy, ripe avocados with sharp onions, juicy tomatoes, and of course, cayenne and jalapeño peppers for just the right amount of heat. Trick: If you're making guacamole in advance, leave the avocado pits in the dip to prevent it from turning brown. Seal tightly with plastic wrap and it will last hours in the fridge!

Photo credit: www.latinonutrition.org

— Written by Lisa Curry

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Tags : Behind the Burner, Divya Gugnani, Dish of the Day, Guacamole, Avocado, Tomato, Onion, Jalapeno