What is Conserva and Why Canned Seafood is Perfect for Quarantine
Conserva is delicious utilitarian seafood brought to you by Europe and all the more attractive as the quarantine unfolds.
The Best Food Quotes of All Time (Warning: May Cause Hunger)
Food — great, mind-blowing food or even mildly passable food in the right circumstances — can be a transcendental experience and it deserves to be talked about. We've found the best food quotes from some of the greatest culinary - and literary -minds in history. You're going to eat these words up.
Does Vodka Sauce Really Need to Include Vodka?
A menu must-have at Italian-American restaurants, penne alla vodka consists of penne pasta, rich tomato cream sauce, and the dish’s eponymous spirit.
How to Use One Ingredient for Five Different Dishes
We challenged some of our favorite chefs and cookbook authors to use one ingredient in five different pantry recipes.
Nostalgic Noshing: The Best ’90s Snacks You Can Still Buy
The 1990s were a magical time. We searched for the best '90s snacks and found that some of our favorites are still available online. Time to party like it's 1999. Again.
How to Make Your Own Homemade Peanut Butter
Peanut butter is a healthy, delicious staple in the best of times, but now that people are focusing more on shelf-stable items that are also good for you, the classic sandwich spread has taken on a whole new level of importance.
Everything You Need To Know About French Mother Sauces
There’s a reason why the French culinary tradition represents the foundation of most Western culinary-school curricula.
Serving Up True Italian Cuisine with John DeLucie
For this week’s episode of The Manual Podcast, Greg and Sam sit down with chef and author John DeLucie to talk about Italian cuisine.
3 Fancy Casserole Recipes to Up Your Cooking Game
We chatted with some of our favorite chefs and cookbook authors to snag a few recipes for fancy casseroles that will definitely up your cooking game.
Is Sanitizing Your Groceries Necessary Right Now?
In the time of COVID-19, are your groceries contaminated, and is it necessary to "clean" them before putting them away?
Looking For Dangerous Cuisine? Why Not Try Fugu?
In the wide world of cuisine, there's nothing quite like fugu, the famed and potentially deadly Japanese pufferfish dish.
The Groceries You Need to Survive Quarantine
Surviving quarantine involves shopping for groceries that will nourish, satisfy, and keep you interested in food.
Pellet Grilling 101: What It Is, Why It’s Awesome, and Tips from the Pros
A pellet grill is a combination electric and wood-fired grill that can smoke foods at constant temperatures using a fire fed by wood pellets.
Eleven Madison Park Transforms Michelin-Starred Kitchen to Feed New Yorkers in Need During COVID-19
A restaurant that was once serving 100 refined meals a night, has now scaled up its operations to make approximately 2,000 meals a day for New Yorkers in need.
How to Turn Astronaut Ice Cream Into a Grown-Up Dessert
A legendary treat among '90s kids,, the foil-wrapped blocks of magic known as astronaut ice cream were the ultimate special occasion during our childhoods.
You Can Make This Delicious Chicken Sausage Soup With Ingredients You Already Have
Soup has been a comfort food for time immemorial, providing warmth and, well, comfort, for countless people around the world.
How to Make Boxed Mac and Cheese Better
We all love boxed mac and cheese, but even it can be improved with some creative ingredients. Go from Kraft to craft in quarantine.
The Best Online Cooking Classes and Tutorial from Chefs
Clueless in the kitchen? These stars of the food world are showing you how it's done.
Takibi Portland Will Combine Camping and Japanese Cuisine
If glamping had its own cuisine, Takibi might be it as the eponymous and forthcoming Oregon restaurant suggests.
Do Chefs Prefer Regular Peanut Butter or Natural Peanut Butter?
These two peanut butter styles feature drastically different textures and flavors, but can one be considered better than the other?
7 Surprising Ways to Cook (and Bartend) with Mushrooms
Because mushrooms have such a multifaceted reputation, we found ourselves wondering whether there might be applications for these highly edible fungi that we’ve never considered before.
How Long Do Foods Last in the Fridge, Freezer, and Pantry?
The best way to prevent food waste is to learn proper food storage techniques and to know for how long the various edibles in your home will remain safe to eat.
A Restaurant Designed with Nature in Mind
The food at Samara may be five-star, but it’s the earthy decor that has us drooling.
9 Food and Wine Pairings for Quarantine
We're not dining out at the moment but that doesn't mean we can't enjoy a good pairing between wine and what you've got in the house.
How to Make Spatchcock Chicken in One Easy and Delicious Recipe
Spatchcocking a chicken can help you prepare an entire roasted bird in under an hour without sacrificing flavor. Get your kitchen shears ready and you're already halfway there.
What Is Quinoa and How to Make It in 2 Delicious Recipes
Quinoa has been the darling of the healthy eating movement for the last few years. Here's how to make it in two recipes courtesy of Ancient Harvest.
How to Hard Boil Eggs: Everything You Need to Know
Hard-boiled eggs are a staple for countless people. Now, you can learn how to make them the right way every time, too.
Can’t Go Out? Make Your Own Teriyaki Chicken
Chicken teriyaki is a simple and delicious dish that you can whip up in less than a half-hour.
Start Your Day the Texan Way With Breakfast Tacos
These hand-held treats offer Texans an excellent reason to wake up. We asked Austin chefs to weigh in on the importance of breakfast tacos.
How to Easily Make Duck Confit at Home
To find out how to start confit-ing our own waterfowl, we spoke with Patrick Bassett, executive chef of Forge & Fire at the Groton Inn in Groton, Massachusetts.
Chef Andrew Zimmern Talks Food and Politics
The Manual had the chance to ask Zimmern about global food availability, climate change, and whether or not you can separate the culinary from the political.
The Biggest Dining Trends to Watch in 2022, According to the Pros
We asked 10 chefs and restaurateurs participating to share the most promising dining trends of 2022.
The International and Regional Cuisines Poised for a Takeover in 2022
Regional dishes are expected to grow in popularity in 2022. Chefs and restaurateurs name a few that we would be wise to watch for.
How to Host a Miami Beach Party When It’s Still Freezing Outside
When we think of Miami, most of us imagine steamy year-round temps, sandy beaches, frozen cocktails, and energetic, dance-filled gatherings.
3 Flavorful (and Ethical) Alternatives to Foie Gras, According to Chefs
We spoke with chefs to get their thoughts on making “foie gras” alternatives that abide by the restrictions without sacrificing flavor.
What Is Umami in Wine? A Closer Look at the Fifth Type of Taste
Known as the fifth flavor and residing somewhere between savory and earthy, umami is a present-day obsession among foodies and winos alike.
9 Creative Ways to Cook With Coffee, According to Chefs
Plenty of savory dishes also thrive with the addition of coffee, including some that you might never expect.
How to Make a Perfect Boeuf Bourguignon At Home
If you feel up to the challenge, read on for some useful, chef-provided tips for making a version of this French comfort dish that Julia Child would approve of.
Chef Chung Chow of Noreetuh Breaks Down Hawaiian Cuisine
For this week’s episode of The Manual Podcast, Nicole and Greg chat with chef Chung Chow of Noreetuh, a restaurant in New York City serving up modern Hawaiian cuisine.
Learn to Make Okonomiyaki, Savory Japanese Pancakes
'Okonomi means ‘whatever you want,' says Chef Hiro Mitsui of Washington DC's Ramen by Uzu.
Better Than Chocolate: 5 Foods to Pair with Wine this Valentine’s Day
Check out these inventive wine-and-sweets pairings that go well beyond what's typically expected from a stereotypical Valentine's Day match.
5 Easy Celebrity-Driven Vegan Recipes
Plant-based cooking is quickly shaping up to be the next big culinary phenomenon. With so many options in grocery stores for vegans or anyone wanting to dabble in plant-based eating, it was only a matter of time before celebrity chefs emerged with their takes on vegan dishes.
End Your Week The Italian-American Way With Proper Sunday Gravy
The crown jewel of Italian-American cooking comes in the form of “Sunday gravy,” a valued weekly tradition for plenty of families across the United States, but one that often confuses those who didn’t grow up with it simmering on the stove.
This Is Your Brain on Sugar, From Craving to Crash
Our brains are biologically hard-wired to not only enjoy sugar but to crave it. Understanding why that happens can be the key to breaking the cycle of addiction. From craving to crash, this is your brain on sugar.
The Story Behind Benihana, the World-Famous Japanese Steakhouse
Benihana launched from very humble beginnings back in 1964 and has since become a national chain known for its knife-savvy chefs.
Take V-Day to the Next Level at the World’s Most Romantic Restaurants
If you’re looking to go beyond the last-minute “drugstore Valentine’s special” (that would be a heart-shaped box of Russell Stover chocolates and a vaguely romantic card from the picked-over Hallmark clearance section at CVS), check out the world’s most romantic restaurants.
Skip the Jar: Here’s the Perfect At-Home Chorizo Queso Recipe
A party spread is not complete without copious amounts of queso. Here's how to make your own, and do it better than the store-bought brands.
How to Throw the Ultimate Cajun Tailgate in 6 Recipes
Want to spice up your tailgate? Check out these Cajun recipes for some of the best that Louisiana has to offer. Don't forget to pack the Abita beers.
Pro Chefs Dish on the Perfect Seven-Layer Dip Recipes
A potluck and tailgating staple, the seven-layer dip offers up a variety of flavors and textures, making for a perfect snack. Here's how to make it the right way.
8 Creative Ways to Use Tater Tots
They’re crispy on the outside, they’re soft on the inside, they fit perfectly in the palm of your hand, they taste amazing with ketchup or mayo or whatever “secret sauce” you want to use ... yeah, we’re talking about tater tots.