Today, let's look at some reasons that every man should be able to put together a meal| The Art of Manliness
What better way to ring in the new year than with a giant roast of tender, juicy, pink meat surrounded by a delicious crust of salt and fat?| The Art of Manliness
Karl Engel shows us how to cook your Thanksgiving turkey on a rotisserie.| The Art of Manliness
Discover the techniques to master the exact way to carve a turkey like a pro and impress your friends and family this Thanksgiving.| The Art of Manliness
How to Grill a Burger [VIDEO] | Award-winning chef BBQ Karl Engel is back with our Summer Grilling Week and shows us how to grill the perfect burger.| The Art of Manliness
How to grill a steak. Summer Grilling Week continues with BBQ chef Karl Engel.| The Art of Manliness
Want to enjoy leftover steak without it being tough or dry? Learn how to reheat steak to perfection with this simple stovetop method.| The Art of Manliness
Pizza is awesome. We all know that. The real question is how do we consume it the next day? Cold? Microwaved? Grilled? Here's the best way to reheat pizza.| The Art of Manliness
Sommelier Gerald Morgan, Jr. gives us some tips on how to order wine at a restaurant without feeling intimidated by the wine list.| The Art of Manliness
I share the steps I took in preparing my make-ahead breakfast sandwiches.| The Art of Manliness
But if you're like most busy American men, you just don't have time to whip up a breakfast burrito in the mornings. So make them ahead of time and freeze 'em.| The Art of Manliness
A good knife is a chef’s best friend. Whether to delicately slice vegetables or crush through bones and tendons, knives are an essential kitchen tool| The Art of Manliness
A whole roasted chicken is an incredibly affordable and foolproof way to entertain guests or feed a family.| The Art of Manliness
There are five elements of flavor in any dish or drink: sweet, sour, bitter, salty, umami. (Those first four are pretty self-explanatory; umami is a somewhat elusive term that basically means “savory.”) The best flavor experiences combine as many of those elements as possible; while some are sure to stick out — in a cake, […]| The Art of Manliness
Many great meats start with a great spice rub. While you can buy any number of blends from the store, why not try your hand at creating your own? There’s no better place to get started with creating your own spice blends than with DIY BBQ rubs. Whether you’ll be massaging it into ribs or […]| The Art of Manliness
Roasting a marshmallow may seem like the simplest thing in the world. Yet how often do you see someone pull their stick away from the fire to reveal a perfectly roasted, wonderfully golden brown cylinder of goo? Pretty rarely.| The Art of Manliness
Master the art of using a charcoal grill with our step-by-step guide. Impress your guests with perfectly cooked burgers and brats.| The Art of Manliness
How to Shuck Oysters, Cook Mussels, and Boil Lobster: Recipes and Travel Tips Inspired by Prince Edward Island| The Art of Manliness
Paleo pasta recipes that a low-carb caveman would enjoy.| The Art of Manliness
How to make Southern fried chicken, green bean casserole, and a hearty potato casserole.| The Art of Manliness
You don't have to be a gourmet chef to make delicious food. These five recipes are great for the bachelor and seasoned husband alike.| The Art of Manliness
When it comes to St. Patty’s Day drinks, you have a few classics to choose from: Guinness beer (which you can also make bread with), whiskey ginger, and of course, Irish coffee. Whether served morning, afternoon, or evening on March 17th (or any day you’re feeling particularly Irish!), a hot Irish coffee is a delectable […]| The Art of Manliness
To truly appreciate a good scotch, a man must have an understanding of its rich history and the process that transforms ordinary barley into an extraordinary drink.| The Art of Manliness
Step by step recipe of how you can make pine needle tea.| The Art of Manliness
Make the perfect omelet with these easy to follow steps.| The Art of Manliness
Meatloaf is a classic Midwestern dish for fall and winter gatherings. Meaty, ketchup-y, and warm, it fills the stomach and the soul.| The Art of Manliness
Bannock bread is an easy and tasty camping food. Here's how to make it.| The Art of Manliness
Day #6 of the AoM Month of Sandwiches is the Grilled Peanut Butter/Nutella/Bacon/Banana Sandwich| The Art of Manliness
Guidance and recipes on how to make bread at home. I guarantee you’ll end up with a bakery-quality loaf from your very own oven.| The Art of Manliness
Desserts done in this oven-safe vessel result in a crispy, delectable crust that can't be otherwise duplicated. Plus, cast iron just looks impressive.| The Art of Manliness
Many of the eminent men of history have enjoyed and delighted in a nice glass of red or white wine. Here's how to make your own.| The Art of Manliness
An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — having the breadth of skills, the savoir-faire, to handle any situation you find yourself in. With that in mind, each Sunday we’ll be republishing one of the illustrated guides from our archives, so you can hone your […]| The Art of Manliness
Foil dinners are an easy way to cook while camping. Here are 9 delicious recipes| The Art of Manliness
How to make the perfect blended-meat, stove-top meatball.| The Art of Manliness
Not just a recipe, but a full explanatory dossier of what’s needed to build the perfect margarita. The ingredients you use are really the key.| The Art of Manliness
Chicken breasts are not a very popular meat for summer BBQs, as they’re perceived as invariably turning out dry and boring. But the truth of the matter is that the problem often lies with the chef and not the meat itself. Over the years I’ve learned a handful of tricks for grilling chicken breasts so […]| The Art of Manliness
A man needs stuffing to go along with that bird, so we show you how to make a killer stuffing that will please any Thanksgiving crowd.| The Art of Manliness
Note: This is an excerpt from Dad, What’s for Dinner?: Lifesaving Recipes to Avoid Meltdowns, Have Fun in the Kitchen, and Keep Your Kids Well Fed by chef David Nayfeld. No other meal in the day is as transformed by the school calendar as breakfast. During the academic year, weekday breakfasts fall into the “Hurry […] This article was originally published on The Art of Manliness.| Living Archives | The Art of Manliness
An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — having the breadth of skills, the savoir-faire, to handle any situation you find yourself in. With that in mind, each Sunday we’ll be republishing one of the illustrated guides from our archives, so you can hone your […] This article was originally published on The Art of Manliness.| Living Archives | The Art of Manliness
Scoville scale measures the spiciness of peppers. Find out how spicy 11 different kinds are.| The Art of Manliness
If you want to make the sort of hotcakes you’d find at an all-night diner in the middle of a long road trip, these instructions will guide you.| The Art of Manliness
An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — having the breadth of skills, the savoir-faire, to handle any situation you find yourself in. With that in mind, each Sunday we’ll be republishing one of the illustrated guides from our archives, so you can hone […]| The Art of Manliness
This year for Valentine's Day skip the crowded restaurants and take your sweetheart for a trip around the world with an at home dinner date.| The Art of Manliness
Minced. Diced. Chopped. What do all of these mean?| The Art of Manliness
Helpful tips for brewing the perfect cup of coffee.| The Art of Manliness
This summer we're going to show you how to become a BBQ pitmaster. I spent the day with my friend Karl Engel, head chef of Pigcasso BBQ here in Tulsa, OK.| The Art of Manliness
If you want to really harness the Irish spirit on St. Patrick’s Day, skip the gimmicky green beer and green desserts. Make this instead.| The Art of Manliness
Coffee is about as manly of a drink as there is. Instead of going with Folgers, next time roast up your own coffee at home on your gas grill.| The Art of Manliness
You don't always have a filter for your coffee -- be it camping, at a friend's house, or a malfunction of your maker of choice. Here's how to still make java.| The Art of Manliness
Matt Moore shares 5 of his favorite recipes for quick and easy southern comfort recipes.| The Art of Manliness
No matter the season, I like to start my day with a hot cup of coffee. Even in the summer, mornings in Colorado can be nippy and sipping a cozy mug of joe perennially remains a welcome a.m. ritual. But in the warm weather months, the temperature can get toasty as the day wears on, […]| The Art of Manliness
if there is one man who deserves an immense amount of trust, it is Hemingway himself. So I set about to re-create his recipe, exactly as it was written.| The Art of Manliness
This post originally appeared in the Art Of Manliness ‘Trunk’ – a collection of cool stuff we find while wandering the vast deserts of the world wide web. Strangely enough, a question I’ve gotten several times is, “What’s a manly way to carry a lunch?” Of course a man carries his lunch any way he […]| The Art of Manliness
With our archives now 3,500+ articles deep, we’ve decided to republish a classic piece each Sunday to help our newer readers discover some of the best, evergreen gems from the past. This article was originally published in April 2020. Bread-making is a great hobby to get into during the cold, dark winter months. It presents […]| The Art of Manliness
For my usual lunch meal prep, I cook a batch of chicken breasts, sweet potatoes, and green beans in my pellet smoker on Sunday, store them in the fridge, and then portion out a macro-friendly lunch each day. Sometimes I’ll also slow cook a big ol’ pot of beans to dig into throughout the week. Thinking about those […]| The Art of Manliness
There are some foods that are difficult to eat non-awkwardly. They’re hard to pick up with your fork and hard to always get into your mouth in a single clean bite. Salad is one. Pasta, at least of the strand variety, is another. Whether or not you’re pounding your pasta properly may be of little […]| The Art of Manliness
When you eat lobster, don’t ruin the experience by destroying this beautiful crustacean with your over-eager man hands| The Art of Manliness
With a flavor-packed base, a well-sourced mixer, and a garnish, you can create a mocktail that captures the flavors and aesthetic of a true cocktail.| The Art of Manliness
Discover the importance of coffee for Civil War soldiers. Explore how a hot cup of coffee provided comfort and morale during this challenging time. Find out how to make it as well!| The Art of Manliness
Hardtack has left an indelible mark on the edible history of the world, sustaining and fueling explorers and armies for a few hundred years.| The Art of Manliness
During the past decade, more and more people have started to abstain from alcohol. Most people do it for health reasons. Alcohol is hard on the body and the mind. The market has responded to the rise of alcohol abstainers by creating “zero-proof” alternatives that attempt to recreate the taste, aroma, and mouthfeel of […] Help support independent publishing. Make a donation to The Art of Manliness! Thanks for the support!| Food & Drink Archives | The Art of Manliness
An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — having the breadth of skills, the savoir-faire, to handle any situation you find yourself in. With that in mind, each Sunday we’ll be republishing one of the illustrated guides from our archives, so you can hone your […]| The Art of Manliness
At the beginning of the summer, my gas grill bit the dust after 13 years of dutiful service. So I was in the market for a new outdoor cooking apparatus. I figured I’d just get another gas grill, but my brother-in-law suggested a wood pellet grill. His family had one and really liked it. I […]| The Art of Manliness
In honor of the old Western ranch cook, we present four authentic cowboy recipes that you can fix next time you want to harness your inner John Wayne. Enjoy.| The Art of Manliness
Meal prep — preparing a bunch of meals altogether ahead of time — is a handy way to increase your chances of eating healthy during the week, save money on buying takeout, and save time and bandwidth by batching your cooking. We’ve previously covered how to make easy, high-protein meal-prep breakfast casseroles. But what about […]| The Art of Manliness
Take a culinary tour of America through its regional hot dog styles. Explore 8 delicious variations and learn how to recreate them at home.| The Art of Manliness
Make healthy eating easy with an easy breakfast casserole. Prep your meals in advance and enjoy a high-protein breakfast bake.| The Art of Manliness