How have I gone my whole life not knowing this tidbit?

I have just learned the ultimate secret to making perfect patties. The next time you cook steakburgers you must try it.

Elizabeth Karmel, a total grilling diva, tells us that putting a thumbprint in the middle of your burger before placing it on the grill keeps it flat and avoids the “swollen belly burger” syndrome.

Who knew? Well, apparently this is a technique the restaurants have been holding close to the vest for years. I feel so “in the know!”

Elizabeth even hawks a “Steakhouse Burger Press” that automatically shapes your patties and includes a thumbprint on each one. How’s that for efficient?

You can check out her burger press here. Get your steakburgers here . . . and happy thumbprinting!!!

It’s Father’s Day on Sunday. Got good plans for your old man?

Well, you can’t go wrong cooking him a steak dinner. I’m serious. He’ll love it.

The Houston Chronicle had an article recently giving some great grilling advice from the experts. Check it out — and then treat Dad to something special.

Happy Father’s Day!

Photo courtesy of Steve Giralt, Food Network Magazine via Chron.com.

These amazing steakburgers (just look at that beauty!) are perfect for summer get-togethers.

This is truly a STEAKburger. Steakburgers are made from . . . well, steaks.

This one is ribeye. Oh, yum!

These guys ground up their own ribeyes to make these steakburgers. You can do it too.

OR, you can buy them ready-to-go here.

Check this out to see exactly how it’s done!

Photo courtesy of Food-e-Matters.com.