The idea for this cocktail came to me as I was whipping up a watermelon-ade* for my parents last summer. It started as a virgin beverage, but it didn’t stay that way for long: One sip and I knew I had the makings of an amazing cocktail. First I...

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In theory, tucking meatballs and marinara sauce into a roll is a delicious idea. The hardy bread sops up the sweet sauce while the meatballs deliver their payloads of flavor, bite by bite. In practice, most meatball sandwiches suck. The rolls don't...

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Most grillers are seasoned pros. You name it, they've grilled it. But every so often a griller discovers a food that they never thought to toss over the open flame—and the edible epiphany that follows, well, that’s a big reason we all grill, isn’t...

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Chef Keegan Gerhard, executive chef at D-Bar Desserts in Denver, is a world-renowned pastry chef, but he was once lauded for a skill that’s far removed from the kitchen: cycling. Gerhard started his career in desserts as a way to pay the bills while...

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Every year, my friends throw an "Aporkalypse" party, in which the hosts require guests to bring dishes inspired by all things pig. Porcine edibles have included, but are not limited to: bacon cupcakes, the Bacon Explosion, BLT salad, pork meatloaf...

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Anyone can crack a can and throw together a ginger ale and rye. This week you’re going to learn how a real man makes a real ginger and rye: with a few fresh ingredients and a little imagination. If the idea of making your own ginger ale sounds daunting,...

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—By Michael Easter and Paul Kita Here at Guy Gourmet, our recipes come from some of the best chefs in the country. But recently, we had a freak, slightly dangerous idea with such weighty implications that we had to ask the chefs to step aside. That...

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Beer drinkers of the world, are you sick of long-winded brew reviews? Do you give a damn if a craft beer has "subtle notes of star anise" or "grassy, herbal flavors with a hint of pine resin?" Could you care less what region of Belgium the brewmaster...

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Keep her around on Sunday morning with these waffles from The Tasting Kitchen in Venice, CA. They're lightly crisp on the outside with a fluffy interior—way better than the boxed stuff. The secret? Plugrá, and lots of it. The European-style butter...

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It’s day two of Barbecue University here at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs and among the menu of piri piri shrimp, chicken satays, and spiny lobster with mango salsa, host Steven Raichlen dropped in a dish even failed grillers can fire to perfection....

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Which piece of marmalade-slathered bread would you rather eat? The one on the right? It’s sliced from a commercial loaf that eerily lasts for months thanks to preservatives like calcium propionate. The one on the left?  It’s an organic, fiber-filled...

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While breadmaking is a fine art, it can be surprisingly simple to create a masterpiece. In his new book, My Pizza, renowned baker Jim Lahey reveals a method for making delicious homemade pizza dough that you don’t have to knead. He demonstrated the...

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When you attend a backyard cookout, or when you tend grill yourself, how often do you see vegetables sizzling on the grates? Steaks, burgers, hot dogs—sure. Produce? Rarely. Cookouts usually relegate vegetables to the picnic table, where they're...

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There are people who don’t like camping at concert festivals, and I think I know why. It’s the food. Am I right? Skipping showers? Easy. Blazing sun? No sweat. But having to choose between greasy concession food or your own supply of jerky and granola?...

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A gin old-fashioned, you ask? Everybody knows an old-fashioned is made with bourbon or rye. Nope, not this week: For today’s Happy Hour, we’re serving a cool little story and a great cocktail to share with your pop this Father’s Day weekend. Back...

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–photo by Jake Moore This weekend’s inaugural Men's Health cooking school was a day-long lesson in man food, complete with succulent samples to taste along the way. No man (or woman) left the auditorium hungry. But aside from the delicious cuisine...

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The Mountain Man Garlic and Pepper Sauce, pictured below, could have been plucked at random from a souvenir-store shelf. If by some strange chance your local supermarket carries it, your eyes have probably scanned past it a hundred times and sent nothing...

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The summer backyard barbecue season is finally upon us, gentleman. I propose a toast. More specifically, a toast with bluegrass punch. Why this drink? For starters, whether you’re hosting your own barbecue or are showing up as a guest to one, you...

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It’s day two of Barbecue University here at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs and among the menu of piri piri shrimp, chicken satays, and spiny lobster with mango salsa, host Steven Raichlen dropped in a dish even failed grillers can fire to perfection....

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During the three days of classes, Raichlen demos more than 20 recipes for grill-happy attendees, each demonstrating a simple principal: “If something tastes good baked, broiled, or fried—it’ll taste even better on the grill,” he says. The best...

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Granola could use a good PR team. Its wholesome name has been slandered in recent years, sullied by supermarkets' highly-processed iterations. Search for a decent granola bar in your supermarket and you'll find only candy bars masquerading as health...

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So you've decided to go with a bottle of whiskey this Father's Day. Solid choice. But if that's as far as you've gotten in the gifting process, then you're far from done. Deciding what to give is easy; deciding which one is where things can get dicey....

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If you plan to fire up the grill this weekend, treat yourself and impress your friends with this expensive-tasting, easy-to-make Backyard Swizzle. Its slightly smoky reposado base anchors a symphony of complex flavors that come together to create...

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