Perhaps no one dish represents grilling season better than the hamburger. This summer, perfect a classic recipe such as this iconic cheeseburger, or try a new twist with a version found in our collection.

To make juicy, flavorful burgers, start with ground beef chuck and use a light touch when forming the patties. When the burgers are grilled on one side, top each one with sliced cheddar or Monterey Jack so the cheese is melted when the burger is ready to serve.

Sprinkle these turkey burgers with chili powder and top with pepper Jack cheese, sliced avocado, and salsa for a Tex-Mex twist. Serve the burgers with a raw marinated-zucchini salad seasoned with red onion and lime juice.

Enjoy your burgers like they do Down Under: topped with fried egg, sliced beets, and grilled onions. Serve these Aussie burgers with ketchup or barbecue sauce.

This recipe makes 10 turkey burgers and 10 beef burgers, enough for a party. The turkey burgers are extra-flavorful thanks to the addition of fromage blanc (or ricotta cheese), parsley, sage, and garlic.

Cumin and coriander add a Mediterranean touch to these juicy lamb burgers. Top each burger with feta or goat cheese and grilled eggplant-mint relish.

Season ground beef chuck with Worcestershire sauce and stuff the patties with blue cheese before grilling. The burger patties can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator until the grill is ready.

Flavored with fennel seeds, these pork burgers are reminiscent of sweet Italian sausage. Grill sliced onion and red and yellow bell peppers in a foil packet and serve on the mozzarella-topped burgers.

Peanuts, scallions, cumin, and ginger flavor these vegetarian chickpea burgers. Serve the burgers on grilled whole-wheat English muffins with Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, sliced tomato, or your choice of toppings.

Tuck a slab of cheddar cheese into each patty of ground chuck to make these delicious stuffed burgers. Putting the cheese inside the burger leaves room for more toppings, so pile on all the tomatoes, pickles, onion, and sauteed mushrooms you like.

Mix minced jalapeno peppers, grated Monterey Jack cheese, breadcrumbs, and mayonnaise into ground dark-meat turkey to make these moist, spicy burgers. If you prefer, use pickled jalapenos or mild green chiles in place of the fresh jalapeno.

This recipe from chef Emeril Lagasse mixes smoked chorizo sausage with ground pork and Cajun seasoning to make out-of-this-world burgers. Top them with pepper Jack cheese and green-chile mayonnaise.

Saute bacon with onions and garlic, and grind with beef chuck to make these outrageously delicious burgers from chef Emeril Lagasse. You will need a home meat grinder to prepare this recipe.

Grilled zucchini, red onion, and chicken cutlets on a poppy-seed roll make a delightful alternative to the standard burger. Mix together mayonnaise and Dijon mustard to make a creamy, zesty condiment.

Mix chopped fresh tuna with minced anchovy, garlic, and toasted sesame oil to make these delicious seafood burgers. Top them with mizuna, pickled ginger, and wasabi for a refreshing, Japanese-inspired twist.

This Italian interpretation of the bacon cheeseburger calls for crisped pancetta and creamy fontina cheese. Season the burgers with chili powder and paprika for subtle, smoky depth.

Serve these adorable little sliders as an appetizer or a main dish at your next barbecue party. Top each mini burger with pickled red onion and garlic mayonnaise.

Ground dark-meat chicken makes a burger that's just as juicy and tasty as one made with beef. Sauteed onion, orange bell pepper, and celery add texture and savory-sweet flavor to the burgers.

These grilled seafood patties will delight non-meat eaters and burger lovers alike. Puree shrimp and cod in a food processor, and mix in capers, scallions, parsley, and lemon juice to make light and flavorful burgers.

Choose ground beef chuck with at least 20 percent fat to create the ultimate grilled hamburger. The only seasoning these patties need is a generous sprinkling of salt and pepper.

Ground turkey gets a big flavor boost from minced red onion, cilantro, and Dijon mustard before being forming into patties. Serve them on grilled buns with a creamy sauce made with smoky chipotle chile, sour cream, and mayonnaise.

Minced red onion and barbecue sauce add bold flavor to ground pork in these juicy burgers. Serve on soft onion rolls topped with more barbecue sauce, and a spoonful of coleslaw if you like.

Mix ground lamb with minced onion, parsley, and oregano to make this backyard-barbecue version of Greek gyros. Tuck a few mini lamb burgers into pita bread and serve with sliced tomatoes and a garlicky cucumber-yogurt sauce. Kids will enjoy eating these burgers in miniature pitas with ketchup.

In these fun burgers, the toppings go on the inside! Sandwich fresh mozzarella, halved grape tomatoes, and chopped fresh oregano or basil between beef patties to create sophisticated and flavorful burgers.

These Indian-accented chicken burgers are made of chicken thighs marinated in tandoori spices, including ginger, paprika, cumin, cardamom, and cayenne pepper. The mixture is then chopped in the food processor and formed into patties. Serve these aromatic burgers in pita bread with sliced cucumber, fresh cilantro sprigs, and an easy cumin-yogurt sauce.

Dijon mustard and Worcestershire sauce add kick to these ground chuck burgers. Serve them with your choice of toppings, such as cheese, sliced beefsteak tomatoes, grilled onions, pickles, and ketchup.

Punch up the flavor of turkey burgers by mixing in grated Gruyere cheese, Dijon mustard, scallions, and garlic. Be sure to oil the grill to keep these lean burgers from sticking.

Season patties of ground beef brisket and sirloin with madras curry powder and cayenne pepper to make these spicy burgers. Top each juicy burger with sliced American cheese and grilled applewood-smoked bacon.

Portobello mushrooms, one of our favorite vegetarian burger stand-ins, are marinated along with red bell peppers in olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and minced garlic. Serve the grilled portobellos and peppers on buns with fresh goat cheese and lettuce leaves.

Use equal parts chuck and sirloin -- preferably grass-fed -- to make these all-American burgers. Serve on brioche buns with the classic burger toppings of grilled onions, cheddar cheese, and ripe beefsteak tomato.

Leaner than beef but just as flavorful, ground bison makes a great burger. Ted Turner shared this simple recipe with Martha: Just season the patties with a mixture of seasoned salt, onion salt, garlic salt, and black pepper and cook to medium on a griddle or grill.

Horseradish and Worcestershire sauce add a lively bite to these burgers made from ground chuck. Top the burgers with cheddar cheese and serve them on grilled English muffins with your favorite condiments.

Mix mango chutney, Dijon mustard, chili powder, and reduced-fat sour cream into ground turkey to make moist and zingy turkey burgers. The patties can be formed ahead of time and frozen for up to two months so you'll be ready for an impromptu cookout whenever the sun is shining.

These old-fashioned diner-style burgers are made by flattening ground beef chuck into thin patties with a rolling pin. Serve them with American or cheddar cheese on buttered, broiled hamburger buns.

To make juicy, flavorful burgers, start with ground beef chuck and use a light touch when forming the patties. When the burgers are grilled on one side, top each one with sliced cheddar or Monterey Jack so the cheese is melted when the burger is ready to serve.