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Should You Try These TikTok Soda Hacks?

Want a bubbly fix, but looking for a healthier alternative? The Manual offers a voyage to discover what alternative soda recipes TikTok users are posting.
Roasted salmon with potatoes and salad

The Best Air Fryer Salmon Recipes in Less Than 20 Minutes

Is there anything you haven't cooked in your air fryer yet? You should test out these great air fryer salmon recipes. You won't regret it.
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How to Make Your Own Sriracha

Supply shortages continue to affect every aspect of food culture. Now, it's Sriracha's turn.
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Trending TikTok Breakfast Recipes and How to Make Them

These funky new TikTok breakfast recipes (like tomato, feta, and egg wraps, and Lemon Bar toast) are all the tasty, morning rage. Here's how to prepare them.
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Need to Elevate Your Pasta Dishes? Learn How To Make Pesto

This easy and delicious pesto recipe is a perfect accompaniment to just about any dish.
Musui Kamado on the counter.

Musui–Kamado: Multi-Function Cooking Meets Precision Design

The Vermicular Musui–Kamado combines beautiful craftmanship and multi-functional cooking.
A man making a smoked cocktail.

Smoke ‘Em if You Got ‘Em: Tips on How to Add Smoke to Cocktails

Drinks and a show? Learn how to achieve impressive effects and flavors by turning classic drinks into smoked cocktails with a few simple gadgets and techniques.
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How To Perfectly Roast a Chicken at Home

Want to learn how to roast a chicken at home like a pro chef? We got you covered!
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We Found Some of the Best Rums for a Daiquiri

We asked seasoned bar pros to tell us their favorite rums for daiquiris.
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How To Make a Classic Manhattan and 3 Variations

The Manhattan is a cocktail that's been around over 100 years. Here's how to make this classic drink.
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The Piña Colada Should Be Your Summer Cocktail

The piña colada has become something of a tourist trap as of late but it's time to revive the fantastic tropical cocktail, and re-learn how to make it right.
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Hit the Trails With These Homemade Trail Mix Recipes

Hit the trails this spring with your own homemade trail mix, customized to your tastes. Here are some easy-to-follow recipes to get you started.
Array of colorful cocktails at Chez Zou.

You Need To Try These 2 Middle Eastern Inspired Cocktails

Looking to up your cocktail game? Explore the distinct ingredients and flavors of the Middle East to take your cocktails to the next level.
Homemade hot sauce in a jar with small red chili peppers on the side.

Spice Up Your Cooking with Homemade Hot Sauce

Homemade hot sauce is so easy to make. With just a few simple ingredients, anyone can make their own batch, customized to their tastes. Here's how to do it.
Pitmaster Matt Horn stoking a fire for bbq.

A New Cookbook from a Leading Voice of West Coast Barbecue

Pitmaster Matt Horn is sharing his unique style of West Coast barbecue in a brand-new cookbook.
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The 4 Best Spritz Cocktail Recipes To Drink This Spring

If you love a good Aperol spritz, then you must try these cocktail recipes that use spirits like gin, whiskey, and vermouth for new takes on the classic drink.
Chanson Le Salon duck a l'orange on white plate.

A Master Class on Classic French Duck a l’Orange

Learn how to make classic duck a l'orange from modern French restaurant Chanson Le Salon.
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3 Best Honey Glazed Ham Recipes to Pork up Your Holiday Menu

We called in the experts at the National Honey Board for three mouthwatering honey glazed ham recipes that make your festive feast one for the books.
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5 Classic Italian Pasta Recipes to Make at Home

For a delicious and ambitious Italian feast, indulge yourself with these five classic Italian pasta recipes, a must-cook for any pasta lover.
Polish Zapiekanka slice being lifted from the whole pastry in the woods.

A Fun and New Outdoor Cookbook From Men With The Pot

With millions of followers on social media, Men With The Pot is bringing their amazing outdoor recipes to print with a brand-new cookbook.

8 Easy Camping Meals To Eat Anytime, Anywhere

You can't always go gourmet when eating outdoors, but that doesn't rule out eating good off the grid. Here are our favorite easy camping meals of 2022.
Feta lamb meatballs with creamy sauce.

9 of the Best Meatball Recipes from Apps to Entrees

What's not to love about meatballs? Here are nine creative meatball recipes to spice things up.
Kira Webster smiling and shaking a cocktail.

The Art of Mastering Asian Ingredients in Cocktails

Kira Webster, an award-winning beverage director, is here to share her expertise on creating and balancing the best Asian ingredients for cocktails.
Pizza toast with ham and cheese garnished with herbs.

What is Pizza Toast and How Do You Make It?

Pizza toast is a trending snack that's incredibly easy to make and exceptionally delicious. Here's how to make it at home.
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The 5 Best Mardi Gras Recipes To Celebrate Fat Tuesday

Even if you don't live in New Orleans, there's no reason for you to party and make these best festive Mardi Gras recipes for the perfect celebration at home.
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How to Celebrate Mardi Gras from Wherever You Are

Mardi Gras is an excellent excuse to party no matter where you live. Here are a few suggestions for enjoying Mardi Gras in your hometown.
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The Best Chili Recipes For Every Type of Cook

The best chili recipes come from all over the country. See which one you prefer by trying these top recipes today.
Classic Margarita.

11 Best Margarita Recipes for National Margarita Day

You definitely don't have to wait until National Margarita Day to celebrate the margarita. Grab your favorite tequila and make these perfect recipes.
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The 5 Best Tasty Recipes That Use Protein Powder

Take a look at these five tasty recipes that use protein powder so you can hit your protein goal every day without drinking shakes.
Chocolate pretzels.

5 Simple Super Bowl Desserts for Your Game Day Party

We don't always associate the Super Bowl with dessert but why not? Here are some quick and easy ideas for your sweet tooth during the game.
Cazadores tequila.

The 12 Best Valentine’s Day Cocktail Recipes to Make

There are times when boxes of chocolate, roses, and a fancy dinner just won't do.
String of Hearts cocktail.

What is Aquafaba and How Can it Improve a Cocktail?

Aquafaba continues to trend, especially in the bartending world. Here's how to utilize the stuff, with a few cocktail recipes to try.
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This is What We Thought of the Most Popular TikTok Recipes

Have you made any of the recipes you see on TikTok? Well, here's a review of some of the most popular TikTok recipes.
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Learn to Make Galbi-jjim a Korean Braised Short Rib Recipe

For the perfect cold weather food, make galbi-jjim, a Korean braised beef dish once enjoyed by royalty.

A Quick and Easy Homemade Bread Bowl Recipe

The bread bowl is one of the best edible vessels out there, all the better when you make it yourself. Here's how.
Bear Berry Martini.

The Best Resort Drinks You Can Make at Home

A great drink often comes naturally at a great resort. Here are some of the best concoctions you can make from the comfort of home.
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11 Delectable Lobster Recipes That Aren’t Just Dipped in Butter

Lobster is one of the most coveted crustaceans out there. If you're looking for some amazing lobster recipes, we've got them.
Plate of Green Prawns from Philippe Chow.

The Art of Stir-Fried Shrimp from a Chinese Master Chef

Philippe Chow, a celebrity hotspot in New York, shows The Manual the art of stir-frying shrimp.
Chocolate Fig Tart from JOI.

These are the Best Gluten-Free Chocolate Desserts

Three decadent gluten-free chocolate dessert recipes that are perfect for any holiday or dinner party.
A hot buttered rum with cinnamon stick.

You Need to Make This Hot Buttered Rum Recipe

It's safe to say that these hot buttered rum recipes soothe the soul, especially during winter.
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This is How You Make the Perfect Flaky Pie Crust

The pie experts from East Bay Pie Co share their tricks and techniques for making perfect, flaky pie crusts.
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Learn How to Poach Pears Like the Pros Do

Poached pears seem intimidating but shouldn't be. Here's how to make the wintry dish like a pro, and some pairings to boot.
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How to Make an Eggnog and Mix into 6 Cocktail Recipes

We've rounded up the six best spiked eggnog recipes, ones that emphasize everything from Cognac to Mezcal.
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Chef Scott Conant Shares Family Favorite Recipes

Award-winning Chef Scott Conant is back with another cookbook, this time featuring a series of multicultural family favorites.
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How to Make Michelin-Starred Thai Food From a Master Chef

Learn how to make Michelin-starred Thai food from a master chef.
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The Best Homemade Cookie Recipes To Make This Year

Whether you're traveling to be with family or staying put for the holidays these cookies will bring you joy.
Hands holding a plate of Nom Nom Char Siu, black table in the back.

Best Paleo Recipes from ‘Nom Nom Paleo’ Authors

Michelle Tam & Henry Fong, the New York Times bestselling cookbook authors of Nom Nom Paleo are back with a new cookbook full of international Paleo recipes.
White Tiger cocktail.

5 of the Best Japanese Cocktails to Make at Home

Japanese food and drink culture is filled to the brim with excellence and creativity. Here are 5 cocktails that reflect the magic.
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The 4 Best Vegan Bowl Recipes to Make for a More Nourishing Mealtime

Vegan bowls are a delicious and exciting way to increase your vegetable intake. So, kickstart your healthy eating goals with the best vegan bowl recipes.
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A Cocktail Sage Shares Her Mulled Wine Recipe

Mulled wine may not have the most attractive name but it can produce the most attractive flavors. Here's an amazing recipe to try this winter.