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How to Cook Ribs Indoors

Daniel Duane — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:21:00 +0000

Ribs don’t require giant fire pits. Make it simple, in the oven. … [visit site to read more]

Dwight Freeney’s Nine Favorite Indianapolis Restaurants

Blaine McEvoy — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 21:13:51 +0000

With or without the Super Bowl, Indianapolis is a city worth visiting. Just ask Colts defensive end Dwight Freeney, who shares nine can’t miss spots to wine and dine. … [visit site to read more]

MJ Approved: Tasting Room Wine Samplers

Tyghe Trimble — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 20:10:30 +0000

For the wine novices, picky drinkers, and curious foodies in your life, give the gift of Tasting Room Wine Samplers this holiday season. … [visit site to read more]

The Mix Master

MJ — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 21:39:40 +0000

Johnnie Walker just released Double Black, their first new blend in more than 12 years. We called their master blender to find out more. … [visit site to read more]

Tips for Growing and Harvesting Garlic

MJ — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:13:27 +0000

Eating garlic can lower your blood pressure and even improve the way you sleep. So before the first frost, slip on your Muck Boots and get in the garden. You’ve got some work to do. … [visit site to read more]

How to Cook a Day of the Dead Feast: Recipes

MJ — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 21:26:26 +0000

To celebrate Día de los Muertos — the three-day Mexican holiday that honors loved ones who have passed away — chef Julian Medina shares with us his signature recipes for guacamole de frutas and tacos de carne asada. … [visit site to read more]

How to Cook a Day of the Dead Feast: Video

MJ — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 21:10:49 +0000

With Halloween on the horizon, Chef Julian Medina showcases two ways to celebrate Día de los Muertos, the three-day Mexican holiday that honors loved ones who have passed away. … [visit site to read more]

Get Pickled

MJ — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 18:47:23 +0000

What was once an everyday garnish is now a top-shelf delicacy. Time to try this at home. … [visit site to read more]

MJ Approved: Artful Winemaker

Tyghe Trimble — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 20:43:07 +0000

Make your own sangria-quality wine with about as much effort — and even less money — than it takes to go to Trader Joe’s. … [visit site to read more]

Is Tea Better for You Than Coffee?

MJ — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 21:01:04 +0000

The results may surprise you. … [visit site to read more]

The Rubies of Autumn

MJ — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 17:22:24 +0000

With fall just around the corner, there’s plenty to start thinking about in the garden. Raspberries included. To that end, we called Master Gardener (and Men’s Journal contributor) Adam Weiss to learn more about when, where, and how to grow these thimble-sized perennials. … [visit site to read more]

Three Recipes to Blend Tonight

MJ — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 15:31:30 +0000

The opening of Michel Richard’s Central Michel Richard marks the first time a James Beard winner has opened an all-hours eatery. To celebrate this occasion, we invited Richard to create three blender-specific recipes based on his signature California-French cuisine. So tie that apron tight tonight, and have some fun. … [visit site to read more]

The Latest Lamb Chop

MJ — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 17:24:13 +0000

Churro, a rare Spanish sheep, has been rediscovered. Read all about it, then grill some for yourself this weekend. … [visit site to read more]

Take Your Grilling to the Next Level

Daniel Duane — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 19:50:43 +0000

This Labor Day weekend just might be the last time you can fire up the Weber this year. Use these recipes and tips to end the outdoor cooking season on a deliciously high note. … [visit site to read more]

Where to Stay and What to Drink in Oaxaca, Mexico

MJ — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 16:09:09 +0000

Oaxaca, the capital city of the eponymous Mexican state, is known for its art, cuisine, and spiritual traditions. Before heading south, consider our four favorite hotels and familiarize yourself with mezcal, Mexico’s other agave-based spirit. … [visit site to read more]

Ten Mezcals To Buy: Gallery

MJ — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 18:51:38 +0000

Tired of tequila? Try mezcal, Mexico’s ancient, artisanal, agave-based spirit. … [visit site to read more]

Leafy Greens Recipes

MJ — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 21:30:01 +0000

Calorie for calorie, kale, arugula, and other leafy greens just may be the most nutritious foods you can eat. Aim to consume three to five ounces per day with these three recipes, courtesy of chef Shea Gallante of the New York City restaurant Ciano. … [visit site to read more]

Kölsch: The All-Day, Easy-Drinking Summer Beer

Christian DeBenedetti — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 16:23:43 +0000

Germany’s secret to summer has taken over America. … [visit site to read more]

Grills to Go

MJ — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 20:32:41 +0000

The latest portable gas grills make it easy to fire up a four-star feast anywhere. But which one’s the best?

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Eight Rules for Getting a Great Harvest

MJ — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 19:41:47 +0000

Master gardener and Men’s Journal contributor Adam Weiss offers eight rules and techniques for making the most of your summer harvest. … [visit site to read more]

Carlos Santana’s Next Jam: Casa Noble Tequila

MJ — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 16:07:06 +0000

A new partnership with the Mexican distillery finds the Hall of Fame rocker returning to his roots. … [visit site to read more]

Perfect Iced Coffee

MJ — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 21:30:53 +0000

Beat the $4-a-cup blues by brewing your own cold joe at home. Which machine makes the best? … [visit site to read more]

Gluten-Free Grub

MJ — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 11:16:10 +0000

Get ready to go gluten-free with such easy-to-cook dishes as fresh pancakes, pasta, and other delicious eats that don’t taste like recycled cardboard. … [visit site to read more]

Next-Level Grilling: Spit-Roasted Sucking Pig

Daniel Duane — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 17:55:30 +0000

Michael Tusk fell in love with spit roasting while bouncing around kitchens in Europe. When he opened Cotogna last year, he focused the entire dining room around a wood-fired grill and rotisserie. … [visit site to read more]

Real Men Make Pie

MJ — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 20:14:00 +0000

To get the best slice of pie on the planet, you need to make the dough, fill the crust, and bake it yourself. Save room for seconds.

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Six Rules For First-Time Tomato Growers

MJ — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 16:29:01 +0000

Because of how much crop they yield, tomatoes are the workhorses of your garden. But that doesn’t mean they’re easy to grow. Here are a few important tips for making sure you get your first harvest just right. … [visit site to read more]

Save the Ocean, Eat A Squid

MJ — Tue, 24 May 2011 20:25:32 +0000

Giant squid have moved to warmer Pacific waters, threatening native fish. What to do? Try a tasty tentacled meal. … [visit site to read more]

Top Drink Recipes from the Manhattan Cocktail Classic

Tyghe Trimble — Tue, 17 May 2011 00:38:04 +0000

This weekend at the Manhattan Cocktail Classic’s gala dozens of bartenders manned booths for brands that served up their best booze in compelling cocktails. Here are our favorites (with recipes). … [visit site to read more]

Six Rules for Starting a Garden

MJ — Fri, 13 May 2011 21:35:08 +0000

Master gardener Adam Weiss offers up his top tips for a successful first-year vegetable garden. … [visit site to read more]

Seasonal Recipes

MJ — Tue, 10 May 2011 19:54:10 +0000

Use fresh ingredients from your garden to make delicious food all year round.

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SPRING — TUSCAN KALE CHIPS

Ingredients:

12 large Tuscan kale leaves, rinsed, dried, cut lengthwise in half, center ribs and stems removed
1 tablespoon olive oil

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 250°F.

Toss kale with oil in large bowl. … [visit site to read more]

Five Meals Every Man Should Master

Daniel Duane — Tue, 10 May 2011 13:50:43 +0000

Men’s Journal is proud to have garnered a 2011 National Magazine Award in the Leisure Interests category for this story by Daniel Duane. If you missed it, take a look. If you didn’t, why not take another? You might want to eat first, though. … [visit site to read more]

Cooking With Carbs

MJ — Fri, 06 May 2011 19:08:23 +0000

Five recipes from acclaimed chef Quinn Hatfield, owner-chef at Hatfield’s in Los Angeles, showing how you can craft nutritious, delicious meals using healthy whole grains. … [visit site to read more]

Cooking With Carbs

MJ — Fri, 06 May 2011 18:56:13 +0000

The Gin Crowd

Jordan Reed — Mon, 02 May 2011 16:05:27 +0000

Rethinking the G&T, one new and surprisingly tasty gin at a time … [visit site to read more]

Maximize Your Micronutrients

MJ — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 17:04:59 +0000

Whole Foods Market’s diet guru on a new way to pack the most nourishment into your meals … [visit site to read more]

Building A Better Kitchen: Drawer

MJ — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 19:43:27 +0000

The (second) best thing about cooking is the gear. Here’s more of what you need — handily stowed out of sight — to improve your skills. … [visit site to read more]

Five Mango-Centric Recipes: Gallery

MJ — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 18:06:47 +0000

To help you eat more mangoes — the most nutritious of all fruits — here are five superfruit-centric recipes, from mango chutney to mango Bellinis. … [visit site to read more]

Building A Better Kitchen: Countertop

MJ — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 17:51:59 +0000

The (second) best thing about cooking is the gear. And with new technology, it’s easy to make Michelin-worthy meals at home. Here’s what you need in sight to up your skills. … [visit site to read more]

The Best Supermarket Snacks

MJ — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 19:20:53 +0000

Finding healthy snacks at the grocery or convenience store, at the airport, and in vending machines is easy with these four rules. … [visit site to read more]

Bitter Is Better

MJ — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 19:30:53 +0000

Amaro, the ultimate after-dinner drink (and digestive aid) claims its place at the bar. … [visit site to read more]