Don Hazelwood

This month’s Burger Night paid tribute to the legendary Green Chile Cheeseburger from The Owl Bar and Café in San Antonio, New Mexico. Inspired by a standout stop on our 2021 cross country trip, I recreated the magic at home with homemade green chile, smashed patties, melted cheese, and grilled brioche buns. Simple, messy, and absolutely delicious.

I grew up Domino's pizza, Hamburger Helper, and TV dinners never knowing food could be more than fuel. In college my tastes expanded, but it was at a friend’s farm—biting into a sun-ripened tomato—that everything changed. I discovered freshness and seasonality matter as much as variety. Today I follow the rhythm of the farmer’s market, eating local and seasonal. It’s healthier, more sustainable, and a whole lot more delicious.