2008 Finalists

Best Beef Burgers

Region 1:

Sonali Ruder, New York, New York
New York Steakhouse Burgers with Tarragon Mayonnaise and Frizzled Onions

Region 2:

Mary Thompson, Lexington, South Carolina
Palmetto Pride Pimento Cheese Burgers

Region 3:

Jamie Miller, Maple Grove, Minnesota
Smoky-Sweet Bacon Burgers with Crisp Apple and Blue Cheese Slaw

Region 4:

George Graham, Lafayette, Louisiana
Bluesiana Burgers with Zydeco Sauce, Mardi Gras Slaw, and Root Beer Glaze

Region 5:

Kristine Snyder, Kihei, Hawaii
Hawaii Da Kine Burgers with Sweet-Chili Glaze, Ginger-Goat Cheese Spread, and Hot Watercress Salad

 

Best Alternative Burgers

Region 1:

Valerie Szlatenyi, Wakefield, Rhode Island
Ocean State Swordfish Burgers with Tangy Apple Tartar Sauce

Region 2:

Susan Scarborough, Fernandina Beach, Florida
Tidewater Boil Burgers with Charred Sweet Corn Salsa and Lemon-Lime Crem-onnaise

Region 3:

Lisa Huff, Clive, Iowa
Yooper Sausage Burgers with Mustard-Zin Mayo

Region 4:

Kathleen Stubler, Kansas City, Kansas
Kansas City Barbeque Pork Combo Burgers with Barbeque Bean Spread and Piccalilli Slaw

Region 5:

Sharyn Hill, Las Cruces, New Mexico
Olé Molé Chicken Burgers with Pepita Pesto and Tomatillo Slaw