Claire is Lifehacker's Senior Food Editor. She has a B.S. in chemistry, a decade of food journalism experience, and a deep love for mayonnaise and MSG. A sliced disk of a pickle has its time and place ...

Smashed burgers have been quite popular in the United States for some time. What makes it unique is the patty being smashed down on the grill, creating a lacy crispy edge and juicy flat middle. In ...