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How To Smoke Steak According to a Michelin-Starred Chef

For advice on how to smoke steaks, we spoke with Chef Danny Lledo of Michelin-Starred Restaurant Xiquet (chee-KETT) in Washington D.C.
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Kimbap Rice Rolls Recipe: Korea’s Answer to Sushi

Korean kimbap rice rolls resemble sushi but use different seasonings and ingredients. Find out what they are and grab the recipe!
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How a Retired MLB Player Turned Meat Rancher Is Fighting for Veterans

For retired MLB player Adam LaRoche, the most satisfying aspects of his career have actually been outside the baseball field: His work for the E3 Foundation.
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What To Know About Jeju Black Pig, the Kobe Beef of Pork

Here to help The Manual understand why this pork is so prized is Chef Andrew Lim of Perilla, a modern Korean barbecue restaurant in Chicago.
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The Complete Guide to Pork Steaks: Where To Buy, How To Cook, and More

Pork steaks are a filling and mouthwatering alternative to beef that's just as great for grilling or searing. Find out more about this delicious slab of meat.
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How To Make Slovenian Smoked Boar, a Meat Lover’s Dream

There's one thing abundantly clear about Slovenian food — meat is beloved.
Three Milk Chocolate Cake from La Guaridain Cuba.

Cuban Cuisine Guide: A Colorful and Vibrant Food Scene

Only one hundred miles from Florida, Cuban cuisine is relatively under-represented in the American culinary landscape.
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How To Make the New York Bodega Classic — Bacon, Egg and Cheese

These hot sandwiches are pervasive, affordable, and handheld, making them the perfect sandwiches for busy New Yorkers on the go.
Pinsa Romana from Donato.

An Easy Guide To Making Roman Style Pizza

Roman style pizzas are a culinary powerhouse in their own right.
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Aruba Travel Guide: Where To Stay, What To Eat, and More

A former Dutch colony, this Caribbean island off the coast of Venezuela is an extremely safe tourist paradise.
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How To Make Fried Ice Cream: Everything You Need To Know

Fried ice cream may seem impossible. But when done correctly, it can be a deliciously whimsical treat that's the perfect blend of temperatures and flavors.
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Up Your Squash Game With These Vibrant Recipes

An incredibly diverse vegetable, the many varieties of squash offer a fantastic ingredient for summer.
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How To Make Keshi Yena: The Meat-Stuffed, Baked Cheese of Aruba

One of the most decadent meat dishes is keshi yena from the island of Aruba.
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Two Awesome Ways To Grill Fruit for Dessert

Cooking on a grill is for more than just savory items — fruit is a fantastic and underrated grilling ingredient.
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The Ultimate Guide to Succulent Cantonese Roast Duck

Cantonese roast duck is a complex process, steeped in technique.
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How To Make the LA Danger Dog, a Mexican Style Hot Dog, for Your Next Cookout

Wrapped in bacon and topped with sautéed onions, jalapeños, and an array of sauces, Mexican style hot dogs are a ubiquitous part of California street food.
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How To Make Taiwanese Shaved Ice, a Perfect Dessert

Called bao bing in Chinese, this refreshing dessert has the texture of fluffy snow and is covered with a dizzying array of sweet and fruity toppings.
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How To Make Japanese Barbecue (Yakiniku) at Home: Everything You Need To Know

Bite-sized pieces of meat grilled table-side and consumed with plenty of rice and icy alcoholic beverages, yakiniku is a meat feast of flavors and textures.
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How To Make Budae Jjigae, a Hearty Korean Army Stew

An eccentric, umami-packed dish, Korean Army Stew (Budae Jjigae) combines Korean culinary techniques and flavors with a distinctive American flair.
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How To Grill Southeast Asian Satay, Meat Skewers Packed With Flavor

Small, smoky sticks of flame-licked meat, there's perhaps no grilled item more beloved throughout Southeast Asia than satay.
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Here’s What You Need To Know About Venison: The Healthier Red Meat Alternative

While venison is an awesome and healthier red meat alternative, it's not commercially accessible. Thanks to Maui Nui, venison can now be shipped nationwide.
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Dale Talde Is the Future of Asian American Cuisine

For this new generation of culinary talent, this push for new heights of creatively is simply the next stage of Asian American culture.
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Rich and Earthy: A Definitive Guide to Haitian Cuisine

Haitian flavors are rich and earthy, with an emphasis on freshness and spice. We spoke to Chef Mitchel Bonhomme to help us navigate this incredible cuisine.
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How To Make Baltimore Pit Beef, an Unlikely American Barbecue Classic

Baltimore Pit Beef is large chunks of beef, most often top round roast, grilled over hot charcoal until charred. Try it yourself by following this recipe.
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How to Make Barbecued Cornell Chicken, an Ivy League Delicacy

Cornell chicken, a savory grilled poultry with a delicious tang, is the answer to your barbecue dreams. Here's how to make this Ivy League delicacy.

21 Asian-American Businesses That You Can Support Now and Always

In a time where Asian hate crimes have become rampant, you can make your dissent heard by supporting these established Asian-American businesses.
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The Ultimate Guide To Korean Cuisine With Chef Chris Oh

Korean cuisine packs a punch, their flavorful food is a mix of spice and umami. Now's the time to learn what Korean cuisine has to offer through chef Chris Oh.
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How To Cook Corn for a Mouthwatering Side Dish

From street food to desserts, corn is equally delicious in both savory and sweet recipes.
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3 Delicious Ways to Cook Oysters at Home

Briny with the taste of the ocean, oysters are a delicious shellfish fit for any occasion.
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Send Chinatown Love Is Making Older-Gen Small Businesses More Visible Online

Chinatown businesses face a plethora of societal issues, from hate crimes to a lack of digital presence. Here's how Send Chinatown Love saves the day.
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How Sushi Chef L.A. Geronimo Found His Calling, and a Following, on Twitch

Taking a break from Twitch gaming? We recommend L.A. Geronimo's The Hunger Service — a channel where you can see the raw and messy side of food media.
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Rapper-Chef Action Bronson’s Lockdown Brought Insight and a Plant-Based Diet

Now with his passion for health, he's on mission to create content that matches this new outlook on life.
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How To Throw a Winning Brunch Party, According to Chef Chris Valdes

Brunch is an all-encompassing culinary event, often featuring a variety of fruit, drinks, pastries, and savory dishes. That's a lot of work.
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Celebrity Chef Ming Tsai Is Fighting Asian Hate Crimes

As the pandemic devastated the food industry, celebrity chef Ming Tsai watched with concern as many small BIPOC-owned restaurants struggled to stay alive.
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This Vietnamese Butter Beef Recipe Is A Vibrant Main Dish

Similar to Korean barbecue, Vietnamese butter beef is also cooked on a tabletop grill and enjoyed with a variety of garnishes and sauces.
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Celebrated Pitmaster Rodney Scott Lifts the Lid on his Life with The Manual

Chef Rodney Scott is a barbecue pitmaster, James Beard Award winner, and owner of Rodney Scott's Whole Hog BBQ, one of America's most famous barbecue restaurants.
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The Guide To Chinese Cuisine, One of the World’s Most Influential Food Cultures

Chinese food culture is not a monolith — it's a deeply regional cuisine that's constantly evolving, evidenced by the country's rapid economic growth.
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From the NFL to Food TV Star: Derrell Smith’s Trail-Blazing Journey

Former NFL player Derrell Smith's new cooking show, Mad Good Food, debuted this April on Tastemade.
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How To Grill Shrimp, According To the Wild American Shrimp Chef of the Year

Packed with flavor, grilled shrimp is great as an appetizer or entre.
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Top Chef Arnold Myint Shows Us the Secret to Authentic Thai Coffee

Sweet, strong, and fragrant, it's delicious hot or cold.
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OpenGym: Chef Phillip Esteban is Delivering Meals with Sustainability in Mind

OpenGym is a non-profit organization providing meals to underprivileged communities across San Diego.
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How To Cook Asparagus, an Essential Summer Side Dish

Delicious steamed, roasted or grilled, asparagus is a fantastic vegetable to welcome in the summer season.
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Japanese Cuisine Guide: A Famous Food Culture That Still Surprises

From elegant nigiri sushi to rich bowls of pork-laden ramen, Japanese food has become famous throughout the world.
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How To Make Cuban Coffee for a Rich Cup of Joe

Cuban coffee, also known as Café Cubano or Cuban espresso, is a way of life for Cubans.
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How To Make Falafel for a Deep-Fried-Delicious Vegan Dish

It's one hundred percent vegan and one of the best recipes to satisfy both carnivores and vegetarians.
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Inside Din Tai Fung, the World’s Most Famous Taiwanese Restaurant

What has become one of the most popular Asian food chains in the world originally started as nothing more than a cooking oil business.
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How To Make the Perfect Sushi at Home, According To a Master Sushi Chef

Chef Derek Wilcox shares his expertise on sushi making.
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8 Unique Foods To Eat on Chinese New Year

In China, it's known as the Spring Festival and like any holiday, special-occasion food is a major part of the festivities.
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How To Make Karaage, Japanese Fried Chicken, for an Epic Date Night Dinner

There are countless variations of fried chicken beloved around the world. Japan is no different.