Four epic burger recipes to eat this weekend - and our fave drink pairings to go with them
Things are hotting up weather-wise, so we've paired our ultimate 'bun in the sun' recipes with some sensational sips.
A burger of epic proportions is a great way to spend an afternoon lolling about in the garden, BBQ lit, friends chatting and most importantly, a glass of something cold in your hand. Beer may be the obvious burger companion, but wine deserves a place at the barbecue too. Here we've rounded up four of our best burger recipes, with a bottle to suit every bun.
Crispy fried feta burger
Sensational spanakopita vibes are very much present in this crunchy, cheesy burger.
Pair with: Assyrtiko – saline, citrusy and cuts through the fried feta while complementing the herbs. Sauvignon Blanc also works.
Recipe: Crispy fried feta burger
Harissa lamb burger with pistachio pesto
A little goes a long way with harissa and when paired with juicy dried apricots and lamb mince, you get these delightfully spiced burgers.
Pair with: Australian shiraz – the peppery notes echo the harissa while the ripe fruit softens the spice. A juicy chilled garnacha is another excellent choice.
Recipe: Harissa lamb burgers
Pizza smash burger
Crispy pepperoni slices and balsamic beef burgers are sandwiched with a creamy mayo sauce.
Pair with: Lambrusco – this Italian sparkling red is brilliant with pizza flavours and increasingly fashionable.
Recipe: Pizza smash burgers
Korean fried chicken burger
Quick kimchi pickles add punchy flavor to every bite of this crispy fried chicken burger.
Pair with: Off-dry Riesling – a touch of sweetness balances the salty, spicy, umami flavours and refreshes the palate. Alternatively, dry Gewürztraminer, or for a non-alcoholic option, try a Yuzu soda.
Recipe: Korean fried chicken burger
Linzi joins the Good Housekeeping team as Kitchen Manager, looking after the brand-new, state-of-the art test and demo kitchens based in the heart of Leicester Square. With over a decade of experience producing food content for leading brands, she’s won awards for her recipes, battled Christmas dinners in July, and spent a lot of time pondering the next big food trend (no more pistachio, please!) Originally from the North East of Scotland, she lives in West London with her Italian husband and twin daughters, feeding them a variety of haggis and ragu - depending on the mood!
Stacey looks after all food and drink reviews — from coffee pods and veg boxes, to natural wine and tequila. Stacey is also founder of Crummbs, where she’s written nearly 2,000 restaurant and hotel reviews since 2013. Prior to this, Stacey wrote hundreds of in-depth buying guides for the Independent, i newspaper and BBC Good Food, as well as reviewing restaurants and interviewing celebrities in her column at Balance Magazine. Stacey has also appeared in BAFTA-nominated BBC documentary Blood, Sweat & Takeaways, where she investigated South East Asia's food production industry, appearing on both Newsnight and BBC World Service to share her findings. Regularly checking out the latest restaurants, bars and product launches, Stacey also loves experimenting with recipes at home, and is a WSET-certified wine and spirits expert, with over 10 years of experience in the business. You can follow Stacey on Instagram @crummbs_uk
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