Burgers, steak, pizza & pasta ... when you think about it, all of your favorite things to eat are actually pretty simple to cook. And when you learn a few simple tricks in the kitchen, you become the master of your every meal. Whether you're grilling fillets for the boys or whipping up a sizzling scampi on date night, cooking empowers you to make hearty, healthy, even selfish choices. Eat what you want, how you want it. We'll share the secrets and show you how.
If your chicken is usually cooked by Colonel Sanders, you need to step up your game, bird. F-KFC. And instead of the heart-clog, deep-fry drive-thru, grill your own. Get creative. Don’t just take our word for it, let Grill Master/Author Steven Raichlen show you how to do Thai Grilled Chicken properly.
There’s only one down side to waking up at noon. To eat breakfast or lunch? The Denver burger splits the difference. It’s a traditional burger topped with Wisconsin cheddar, and topped again, with a Swiss-cheese demi-omelette. Yeah … a burger with an omelet on top. And that’s not all, click below to read the rest of the recipe.
If the term ‘skirt steak’ only calls up crude images in your mind, you’ve got some issues. Maybe more wholesome activities, like cooking, can help sanitize your thoughts. Actual skirt steak is a tasty, somewhat affordable cut of beef. It’s easy to cook and fast—leaving you plenty of time to think about that other stuff you think about.
All you need are some skewers, because chicken satay is really just grilled chicken on a stick. Sure, the secret to a sweet satay is in the marinade, but the sticks score serious presentation points. Learn how to turn your grilled breast into your grilled best with just a few simple steps. Right here.
Meatloaf is awesome. Not the singer, he’s weird looking. We’re talking about the food; the American home-cooked classic. Everyones grandma has their own special family recipe, but unless your granny snuck bacon into hers, we’ve got her beat. Bacon equals better. Check it out.
Down home cookin’. What does that really mean? It means the food isn’t just a decoration for the plate, it’s made for chowing down. It’s hearty and maybe not healthy. Barbecued ribs qualify. Especially, when they’re spiced & glazed up with a root beer marinade. Fire up the grill, we’ve got the recipe right here.
What’s the point of any food that isn’t “comfort food”? Seriously. You want to eat something painful? Uncomfortable? Didn’t think so. Try this simple one-pot meal that includes ingredients from all three Man Food Groups: meat, cheese and noodles. It’s so comforting, you might fall asleep after eating.
Pound for pound, bite for bite, Mexican food is the most comforting of all comfort cuisines. And enchiladas, with their spicy sauce and cheese-loaded goodness, just can’t be beat. Learn how to make mean beef enchiladas at home and you’ll feel like a real bandito.
Jerky is an ancient, traditional man food. Dried, spiced meats have been enjoyed by us carnivores for thousands of years. It is foundational. But the ultra-processed, shrink-wrapped stuff you find in the gas station is no bueno. You’ll be amazed how easy it is to make your own much healthier, more tasty jerky. We’ve got three recipes, give one a try.
The Japanese have a saying roughly translated, means “salmon is good for man pencil,” which is just awesome. And one of the most awesome ways to cook it: salmon teriyaki is something you gotta try. It’s easy, the secret is …