Why You Should Be Smearing Stuff on Prosciutto (And What To Smear)
Why are there seemingly rules around prosciutto? I have to eat it plain or with minimal accompaniments or I am insulting the ingredient, apparently.
How Vending Machines Are Making a Comeback
Certain retro concepts are on the rise amid the pandemic, such as the social distancing-friendly vending machine.
All Soup For You: 8 Refreshing Chilled Soups To Add To Your Summer Menu
Lightweight, energizing, and packed with seasonal produce and bright summer flavors, the eight soups we’re featuring here make excellent weekday lunches or suppers.
Everything You Need To Know About Heirloom Tomatoes
What sets heirloom tomatoes apart from their mass-market equivalents? Our curiosity led us to consult both professional gardeners and chefs to get the full scoop.
How to Cook Bacon in the Oven, Stove, and Microwave
How to cook bacon? From the oven to the stove to the microwave, we've included instructions for the three most common (and delicious) methods of cooking bacon.
California Burritos Are the Perfect Culinary Hybrid
While you may have stuffed your face with countless burritos over the years, can you say you've really lived without trying a California burrito? (No, you can't.)
Is Colostrum the New Collagen? We Asked an Expert
A new superfood called colostrum may replace your collagen and probiotics. Here's everything you need to know about this supplement, with expert insights from Dr. Michael Roizen, Chief Wellness Officer at Cleveland Clinic.
For An Easy Summer Dessert, Try Icebox Cake
No, it’s not technically a 'cake.' This no-bake dessert has more in common with a trifle or a pudding than with a traditional cake.
Why Baked Beans are the Best Beans
Baked beans are the perfect comfort food. They are sweet, hearty, and warm, and often flavored with a little bit of bacon or pork, another comfort food staple.
It’s About Time To Learn To Make Ratatouille
As it happens, one of the finest culinary platforms for seasonal summer produce comes in the form of a traditionally slow-cooked French dish -- ratatouille.
How To Stay Safe Dining Out During A Pandemic
We've all missed restaurants, but we're not in the clear yet. Here's how to stay safe while enjoying a well-deserved meal out.
What is Vegan Cheese? The Ingredients, Taste, and Benefits of Non-Dairy Cheese
Everything you need to know about vegan cheese, from what it's made of to the best brands and products to try, and the potential benefits of making the swap from classic cheese.
How To Make A Homemade Klondike Bar
This compact dessert -- vanilla ice cream enrobed in a chocolate shell and presented in a handheld foil fold -- is a prime example of the value of simplicity.
A Quick and Easy Guide to Edible Flowers
A lot of your favorite flowers are also edible and can be used in a number of dishes, from pastries to sauces.
Smoke-A-Holics BBQ’s Derrick Walker on Craft Barbecue, BIPOC Pitmasters, & More
Pitmaster Derrick Walker of Smoke-A-Holics BBQ breaks down how coronavirus, the Black Lives Matter movement, and more have changed the BIPOC barbecue landscape.
How To Chop An Onion The Right Way, According To Chefs
The proper way to chop an onion counts among the very first lessons that any aspiring chef learns in culinary school, and it’s easy to understand why.
How to Make the Perfect Risotto Every Time
A great risotto requires some know-how and practice. Our chef sources offer tips and a great beginner recipe.
Here Are 10 of the Healthiest Things to Order at Fast Food Restaurants
If you ask many people for their opinions on fast food, they’ll tell you that part of the appeal of these dishes come from their indulgence.
Treat Yourself To Grilled Pizza This Summer
Grilled pizza sounds like an ambitious endeavor, but according to the experts we consulted, it’s probably a lot easier than you think.
Budino Is Italian For Pudding, and It’s Amazing
Pudding doesn’t often get much respect in the fancy-desserts arena ... but budino should.
How to Make Delicious Birria Tacos
A traditional dish from Jalisco, Mexico, birria is typically made with or goat or sheep.
8 Unexpected Twists On the Classic S’More
According to the professional chefs we consulted, there are at least eight excellent and not-too-difficult ways to upcycle this campfire classic.
This California Company Has A Cult Following Because Of Its Heirloom Beans
For 'bean freaks' there is only one place to go for the best beans in the world: Rancho Gordo.
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.
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.
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 Best Vegan Popular Food Products To Keep In Your Fridge
Embracing a more plant-based diet is better for you and the planet ... plus it's delicious.
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.
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.
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.
What Is Merkén? Why This Chilean Spice Deserves Your Attention
Shake up your next barbecue with this Chilean staple.
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.
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.
Want To Make Your Own Sausage? Start With ‘Nduja
Your home chefery is about to get a boost with this DIY sausage recipe.
8 Creative Twists On French Mother Sauces
You've learned the sauces, now learn how to make them better.
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.
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.
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.
What Exactly Is A Jammy Egg?
What exactly is a “jammy” egg? Contestants and judges on the Food Network love this adjective, but what sets a jammy egg apart from a typical soft-boiled version?
Best Last Meals, According to Chefs and Winemakers
It's hard not to think about end times, so we asked a few winemakers and chefs about what their imagined last meal might look like.
The 9 Best Kitchen Gadget Gifts for the Culinary Dad
These gifts will ensure that Dad is not only cooking an amazing meal, but that he’s looking amazing doing it.
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.
For A Refreshing And Satisfying Summer Supper, Look No Further Than Larb
Larb, commonly referred to as larb gai (chicken larb) or larb moo (pork larb), is a salad that originates in the nation of Laos.
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.
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.
How To Make Sausage Gravy
There's nothing like some good, old-fashioned biscuits and sausage gravy to heal the soul and fill the stomach.
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.
5 Best Cookbooks About Meat That Every Carnivore Should Read
If you're looking to become a meat expert in your own kitchen, these are the five best meat cookbooks that every home cook should buy.
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.
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.