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Costco sells a $3,700 bottle of Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon, which usually has a 12-year waitlist

Premium wine at Costco? You can get a $3,700 bottle of Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon at a Costco in California now.
Zac Young's Bourbon Chocolate Stumps

Chef Zac Young’s clever bourbon chocolate cake recipe is whimsical winter perfection on a plate

A bourbon chocolate cake recipe is not hard to come by, but celebrity chef Zac Young's fun take might take the cake (pun intended).
Chicken puff pastry

Chicken dinner ideas: These simple Dijon chicken puff pastries feel fancy and take minutes to prepare

Our favorite chicken dinner ideas are easy to prepare and incredibly delicious. This dijon chicken with puff pastry recipe fits the bill.
Candied pecans

Candied pecans are good on everything and make a great last minute gift: Here’s how to make them

Follow this candied pecans recipe for a fantastic holiday treat.
Phyllo pastries

Easy appetizers: This is the secret ingredient you need for the holidays

You may be familiar with baklava, the traditional Greek dessert for which phyllo is so famous, but this flakey pastry is so much more than baklava.
Arancini

Air fryer arancini: Your favorite appetizer just got a lot easier to make

Air fryer arancini are every bit as delicious as the deep fried version, but with none of the extra calories.
Rick Martinez with Topo Chico

Rick Martinez teams up with Topo Chico for 3 delicious holiday recipes you can make at home

Ready to cook? Rick Martinez and Topo Chico have some great new recipes you can make at home!
Red wine glass in vineyard

Wine 101: Everything you ever wanted to know about Merlot

Merlot is one of the most popular wines. Learn all about this dry red wine with dark fruit flavors.
Chicken tortilla soup

How to make incredible chicken tortilla soup in less than 15 minutes

Chicken tortilla soup is an easy weeknight dinner, and with this tasty recipe, it'll get even easier.
Frozen grapes on a vine

What is ice wine and why is it so special?

No, not iced wine — ice wine is a sweet desert varietal that's made with an unconventional twist.
Eggnog French toast

This eggnog French toast recipe may be your new holiday breakfast favorite (it’s definitely ours)

A french toast recipe perfect for the holidays! Grab your eggnog and get ready for some incredible french toast.
Apollo lotus mixing bowls

The best food gifts for an amateur chef: Cookbooks, Caraway cookware, and more

Foodies can be a handful and really hard to shop for. Here are the best gifts guaranteed to please them.
Homemade Easter Marshmellow Peeps

How to make marshmallows: This recipe is the perfect Easter treat

If you’ve got kiddos or just a really big sweet tooth, follow this recipe from McCormick for at-home marshmallows this Easter.
Glass of white wine

Wine 101: Everything you ever wanted to know about Riesling

Learn the secrets of a great Riesling wine. A wine that is typically a light-bodied beverage and very easy (sometimes too easy) to drink.
White wine glass tip

Wine 101: Everything you ever wanted to know about chardonnay

Everything you ever wanted to know about Chardonnay - where it's from, why it's great, and more
Ravioli

This ravioli recipe hack is 100% inauthentic but makes homemade ravioli 100% easier

Homemade ravioli is incredible, but difficult. Most people won't follow an authentic ravioli recipe, but this hack makes it much simpler.
A large roasted ham on a wooden chopping board with assorted plates of food

Ham is a holiday staple: Where to buy the star of your Christmas dinner

To help you get started planning the perfect holiday dinner, we’ve rounded up our picks for the best ham brands you can buy online.
Close-up of a glass of beer

Why you should stock up on this Costco fan-favorite beer

This is our favorite beer for the season. And to make life even merrier, you can stock up on enough from Costco to get you through the holidays.
Pasta carbonara

Our pasta carbonara recipe makes it easy to get great results every time (without scrambling your eggs!)

Carbonara is a great weeknight dinner or a late-night snack, and our pasta carbonara recipe guarantees great results.
Liquor bottles on a bar shelf

The surprising ways vodka can actually be good for you

You surely are familiar with vodka as part of a cocktail. But do you know anything about the health benefits of vodka? Read on to find out.
Bib Tucker Double Char Bourbon Brisket by Chef Steven Raichlen

This bourbon-soaked brisket recipe is absolutely incredible

Chef Raichlen shared this incredible recipe with The Manual, and we can't get enough of its warm bourbon spice.
Friends eating around table

This is the perfect 4 course apres ski dinner menu

After a long day on the hill, apres ski is where it's at. This four-course dinner menu might be the best way to finish your day.
Fried chicken

A chef gives us the secret key ingredient to make perfect fried chicken (and the one step most people get wrong!)

The key to this southern favorite is something you may already have in your refrigerator.
Scooping ice cream

Ice cream bread is the lifehack your internal fat kid needs

Ice cream bread is a sweet treat and it's super easy to make.
Cincinnati chili

Slow cooker recipes: Cincinnati chili is easier than you think

Looking for great slow cooker recipes? Our cincinnati chili recipe is incredibly simple and wonderfully flavorful
Food dinner meal on table for Christmas and Thanksgiving celebration

5 simple tips for doing Thanksgiving wine the right way

Selecting the perfect varietal for such a high-pressure dinner such as Thanksgiving can be quite intimidating. We're here to answer all of your questions.
Mashed potatoes

Our mashed potato recipe is the only one you’ll ever need (and it’s easy to memorize, too!)

Everyone's mashed potatoes are different, but ours is incredibly simple and gives you the best results ever, we promise
Thanksgiving dinner

We love these Keto diet Thanksgiving recipes from a professional chef

On the keto diet and worried about Thanksgiving? Celebrity chef Darryl Taylor's recipes are sure to please
Crowd of people toasting with cocktails

Forget the wine this Thanksgiving: 5 batch cocktails that just might be better for your group dinner

Tired of drinking wine at Thanksgiving dinner? These 5 batch cocktails are just as easy to pour, and a lot more fun to drink
dry aged duck dish

A chef’s tips for making a dry-aged roast duck recipe that beats your dried-out Thanksgiving turkey any day

Ditch the dry turkey this Thanksgiving and make dry-aged roast duck that's sure to please
Spaghetti Bolognese

How to thicken sauce for just about every dish

You don't have to be an expert to put together the perfect sauce for your pasta or steak. Learn how to make your sauce thick and luscious with this guide.
Mashed sweet potatoes

Give your mashed potatoes a unique twist this Thanksgiving

Each one of these mashed potato alternatives is very simple to make and absolutely delicious.
Cranberry brie crostini

This easy cranberry crostini recipe makes the perfect holiday appetizer

This year, we're thankful for recipes like this one. Recipes that come together quickly and simply, and will impress everyone at your holiday party.
Thanksgiving table

This secret pantry staple is the key to delicious Thanksgiving side dishes

These are a few delicious turkey day favorites, made even better with Better Than Bouillon. 
Pumpkin pie

This Costco pumpkin pie hack turns 2 whole pies into 60+ mini desserts for Thanksgiving

Costco pumpkin pies are one of the most popular desserts
Braised tripe

It’s time to stop being intimidated by beef tripe – here’s how to clean and cook it

If you've ever wondered how to clean and cook beef tripe, these tips from Chef Michael Simmons outline how to do it at home.
Twice baked sweet potatoes

Twice baked sweet potato recipe: The perfect fall side that’s super easy to make

The sweet potato is the perfect fall food, and this is the perfect fall dish.
Pumpkin risotto on the plate - a traditional Italian recipe

This pumpkin risotto is the fall comfort food you need in your life

This pumpkin risotto recipe is one of our favorites of the season. It highlights the subtly sweet flavor of pumpkin with fall spices and savory cheese.
Salsa macha

Salsa macha keeps indefinitely in your cupboard, tastes great on everything, and is dead-simple to make

Made from dried chilis, crushed peanuts, garlic, and oil, salsa macha is perfect atop any number of dishes, from seafood to steak and everything in between. 
Tomato soup

Our tomato soup recipe has one important step most recipes skip, but it really amps up the flavor

Our tomato soup recipe is a fall classic, and for one very good reason: We don't skip one crucial step
Blowtorch on creme brulee

Cooking tips: Fire up the blowtorch to perfect these 10 delicious foods

Have you ever sat around and thought, "Man, what can I cook with this blowtorch of mine?" Well, here's your answer.
Croutons

Once you’ve made homemade croutons, you’ll kick yourself for ever buying the grocery store version

How to make homemade croutons, a surprisingly simple thing
Honey jar

Why you should stock up on honey, sugar, salt, and white rice

Most pantry ingredients are cheaper in bulk, so you should stock up on white rice, salt, honey, and sugar.
Professional chef cooking in the kitchen restaurant at the hotel, preparing dinner. A cook in an apron makes a salad of vegetables and pizza

A new study says restaurants have gotten more disgusting since the pandemic because of food safety

We all re-learned proper handwashing techniques during the pandemic, but a new study says restaurants need to freshen up on their food safety precautions.
Chicken noodle soup

Our chicken noodle soup recipe has 2 cheat-code techniques that cut cooking time in half

Our chicken noodle soup recipe comes together in minutes, and is just as good as ones that linger on the stove all day
WARSAW, POLAND - SEPTEMBER 16, 2022: Woman with McDonald's burger at table in cafe, closeup

Costco sells a semi-secret McDonald’s ingredient that will make your next burger stand out

Want to get that familiar, nostalgic McDonald's flavor without actually going to McDonald's? Costco can help
Man using Rumble Jar

This simple device makes some of the best cold brew ever, and it’s only $20

You love cold brew coffee but not the hit your wallet takes every morning. Make it at home with this great device.
Butter in a bowl

Some insanely clever cooking hacks you need to start using

These are a few of our absolute favorite food hacks, tried and tested, that will save you time and stress, and maybe earn you a few extra compliments.
White wine in glass swirling

What a wine’s alcohol content can tell you about how it will taste

Wine labels don't always have a ton of information, but your wine's alcohol content can tell you a lot.
Bacon frying

This is the easiest way to purify bacon grease, which you should be saving for all kinds of cooking projects

Learn how to get all of the gross bits out of bacon fat with this easy hack.