There are so many burger seasonings worth trying, but for something chock full of umami, give this controversial ingredient a try.

It even works for smash burgers with the added bonus of that crispy potato texture around the edges if you fry them golden.

Like many people my age, my mom did most of the cooking throughout my childhood, but my dad did the grilling. He would grill burgers each summer, but not until July when the fresh Jersey corn on the ...