More than Just Puffin: A Quick Guide to Icelandic Cuisine
In Iceland, the Viking tradition looms large through culinary maneuvers that feature everything from tiny native berries to fermented shark.
Dim Sum Master Dishes on Har Gow, the Perfect Shrimp Dumpling
We chatted with Tim Ho Wan's executive chef Jean-Pierre “J.P.” Choy about the history of har gow and what makes his restaurant's version so perfect.
This Wonton in Red Chili Oil Recipe Is a Perfect Winter Warmer
This recipe, which comes to us from Hong Kong Food City by Tony Tan, is an easy and delicious recipe accentuated by a red chili oil, which will warm the taste buds (as well as clear out the nostrils a little).
Easy, Elegant, Elevated: Level Up Your Dinner Menu With Beans
As you leaf through cookbooks and recipe blogs for inspiration, we recommend for your consideration the humble bean.
Slurping Up Ramen-y Goodness With Jay Weinstein
For this week’s episode of The Manual Podcast, Greg and Sam sit down with the chef-educator at the Institute for Culinary Education, Jay Weinstein, to talk about ramen.
How to Make Perfect Lamb Sausage
A staple around the world, we stepped into the kitchen of the former restaurant White & Blue to learn how the sausage is made from an expert.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Learn to Make Okonomiyaki, Savory Japanese Pancakes
'Okonomi means ‘whatever you want,' says Chef Hiro Mitsui of Washington DC's Ramen by Uzu.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Groceries You Need to Survive Quarantine
Surviving quarantine involves shopping for groceries that will nourish, satisfy, and keep you interested in food.
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?
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.
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.
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.
Talking Lobster, Lobster Rolls, and More with the Founders of Luke’s Lobster
For this week’s episode of The Manual Podcast, Greg and Sam sit down with co-founders of Luke's Lobster, Luke Holden and Ben Conniff.
5 Perfect American Pinot Noir and Pasta Pairings
Pinot noir pairs well with a wide range of food and flavors, which is why pasta is a no-brainer.
How to Grow Herbs Indoors
Growing herbs at home really is simple stuff, whether you go with a hydroponic garden or a traditional soil setup.
Talking Television, French Cuisine, and More with David Burke
For this week’s episode of The Manual Podcast, Greg, Nicole, and Sam sit down with celebrity chef, author, and restauranteur David Burke.
What Effect Will Social Distancing Have On Restaurants?
Now that a large number of states have “reopened,” restaurateurs must contend with the reality of resuming operations while still observing the social distancing guidelines necessary to keep their staff and clientele safe during this transitional time.
Sweden’s Bord For En Is a Hillside Restaurant Serving Just One Diner
The traditional concept of dining out has changed considerably. One Swedish pop-up restaurant has taken social distancing and self-isolation to the extreme.
It’s Time To Add Elotes and Esquites To Your Grilling Repertoire
A massively popular street-vendor staple found throughout Mexico and Central America, elotes begin with corn on the cob, either boiled, steamed, roasted, or grilled.
Why Now is the Best Time to Join a Farm Share Program
The farm share is an attractive option for getting fresh produce, especially as we enter the best of the growing season.
5 Ways To Class Up Your Pasta Salad, According to Pro Chefs
This collection of 5 recipes is easy enough to make at home, but is also sophisticated enough to take your backyard barbecue spread to the next level.
8 Creative Twists On French Mother Sauces
You've learned the sauces, now learn how to make them better.
Want To Make Your Own Sausage? Start With ‘Nduja
Your home chefery is about to get a boost with this DIY sausage recipe.
5 Refreshing Raw Fish Dishes To Enjoy This Summer
Seafood feels like an ideal protein candidate for this style of dining, especially when you skip the oven or the pan and instead go for a raw approach.
Guy Fieri’s Breakfast Burrito Recipe Is the Comfort Food We Need
Now that all-you-can-drink mimosa brunches are a thing of the past, we’re making top-notch breakfasts at home. Enter the Mayor of Flavortown.
What Is Merkén? Why This Chilean Spice Deserves Your Attention
Shake up your next barbecue with this Chilean staple.
What Is Up With Blue Raspberry Flavor and Why Do We Love It?
As head-scratching as it is, blue raspberry has become a prominent flavor since its creation in the 1950s.
Beyond White Sugar: What’s Muscovado and How Can You Use It?
Muscovado is a great, molasses-driven example of the vast and intriguing world of unrefined sugars.
6 Must-Try Twists On The Classic Potato Salad
We often find ourselves wondering if a few simple adjustments (or even a complete recipe overhaul) might lead to a more satisfying and flavorful barbecue accoutrement.
Serving Up a Slice of Pizza Knowledge with Upside Pizza’s Noam Grossman
Serving Up a Slice of Pizza Knowledge with Upside Pizza's Noam Grossman.
The Most Creative Restaurant Re-Openings During COVID-19
The restaurant industry is in the midst of a real reckoning but some places are reopening with creative new concepts and approaches.
Soccer, Food, and More with Celebrity Foodie Adam Richman
For this week’s episode of The Manual Podcast, Greg and Sam sit down with the former host of Man Vs. Food (as well as many other shows), Adam Richman.