By THE MANUAL | Emily Caldwell | 3/21/2026 10:00 PM

As we approach grilling season (everyone’s favorite time of year), 2026 cooking trends suggest grill masters are buzzing about a new type of grill: the smart charcoal grill. Smart charcoal grills deliver the taste profile of a cooking on a charcoal grill without the constant need to manage the fire — making it easier than […] The post The rise of smart charcoal grills: How tech is transforming backyard BBQ appeared first on The Manual. ... Read full Story

By The Daily Meal | staff@thedailymeal.com (Javaria Akbar) | 3/21/2026 7:39 PM

Chipotle features tasty rice dishes on its menu. If you'd like to make them at home, Aldi sells a perfect duplicate of one of Chipotle's popular dishes. ... Read full Story

By The Daily Meal | staff@thedailymeal.com (Zach Mack) | 3/21/2026 6:19 PM

Brewery employees can get annoyed with certain customer habits. Here's a list of things that these employees wish their customers would stop doing. ... Read full Story

By The Daily Meal | staff@thedailymeal.com (Bobby Lewis) | 3/21/2026 4:39 PM

Don't start cooking your delicious carrots before you read these tips, which will help you make them even better than you could have imagined. ... Read full Story

By The Daily Meal | staff@thedailymeal.com (Chelsea Falin) | 3/21/2026 3:19 PM

Getting fresh fruits and vegetables at the store can be frustrating. They are often underripe or spoiled, meaning that buying them can be a waste of money. ... Read full Story

By The Daily Meal | staff@thedailymeal.com (Javaria Akbar) | 3/21/2026 12:39 PM

Don't waste your time baking your own cake when Trader Joe's has one that's super delicious. Once you learn why, you'll want to take a giant bite. ... Read full Story

By The Daily Meal | staff@thedailymeal.com (Felicia Lee) | 3/21/2026 12:19 PM

Food safety is important to keep in mind, and it pays to be informed. We asked for some expert advice for which kitchen myths you should know about. ... Read full Story

By The Daily Meal | staff@thedailymeal.com (Miriam Hahn) | 3/21/2026 10:49 AM

Our soft, tender cookies are brightened with fresh lemon zest and juice, and the bunny-shaped M & M's add a cute chocolate crunch and bring a fun pop of color. ... Read full Story

By The Daily Meal | staff@thedailymeal.com (Bobby Lewis) | 3/21/2026 10:39 AM

Spring is just around the corner, and these incredible items from Costco will help you give your kitchen a new boost of seasonal energy and color. ... Read full Story

By The Daily Meal | staff@thedailymeal.com (Jay Wilson) | 3/21/2026 9:19 AM

Episodes of Bar Rescue can include animals, family fights, and everything in between. Here are the wildest episodes of this show you should watch. ... Read full Story

By The Daily Meal | staff@thedailymeal.com (Javaria Akbar) | 3/21/2026 6:39 AM

Your scrambled eggs are delicious, but they could be even better with this incredible tip from Jacque Pépin that you will want to try right now. ... Read full Story

By THE MANUAL | Christopher Osburn | 3/20/2026 11:00 PM

Everyone likes things that are retro. From a timeless band t-shirt to a Polaroid camera or a dusty old turntable, we love things that are old (sometimes older than us). The same goes for cocktails. Some of the most popular mixed drinks in the contemporary cocktail world are from the Prohibition (and pre-Prohibition) era of […] The post Cocktails from the 1970s you should know how to make appeared first on The Manual. ... Read full Story

By The Daily Meal | staff@thedailymeal.com (Nikki Munoz) | 3/20/2026 7:39 PM

If you've got a sweet tooth and a Costco membership, head to your nearest location. Here are 16 chocolate candies you can buy in bulk from the retailer. ... Read full Story

By The Daily Meal | staff@thedailymeal.com (Wendy Hector) | 3/20/2026 6:19 PM

If you're looking for a simple dim sum spread at home, Trader Joe's freezer aisle may be the ticket. We ranked nine frozen dim sum options from the store. ... Read full Story

By The Daily Meal | staff@thedailymeal.com (Chelsea Falin) | 3/20/2026 1:19 PM

There are plenty of queso dips in stores, but they aren't all created equal. We taste-tested several to see which to buy and which to leave behind. ... Read full Story

By The Daily Meal | staff@thedailymeal.com (Karen Hart) | 3/20/2026 12:39 PM

Gardening takes a little planning, but if you need a muse with a green thumb to put you on the right path, borrow a page from Ina Garten's playbook. ... Read full Story

By The Daily Meal | staff@thedailymeal.com (Bobby Lewis) | 3/20/2026 6:39 AM

If you're shopping at Aldi and ask an employee this one question, they may look at you with a bit of frustration; they really wish you'd stop asking. ... Read full Story

By THE MANUAL | Mark Stock | 3/19/2026 11:00 PM

Like fertile wild mushroom patches or the exact contents of famed amari, meatballs are both prized and guarded. Chefs can be tight-lipped about their favorites recipes, guarding ingredients and techniques that go many limbs up the family tree. Fortunately, we found a top-rated chef willing to offer some reveals. Chef Matthew Cutolo knows a thing […] The post Mastering the meatball with Chef Matthew Cutolo appeared first on The Manual. ... Read full Story

By The Daily Meal | staff@thedailymeal.com (Bobby Lewis) | 3/19/2026 7:39 PM

HomeGoods is a very popular store for big savings on all kinds of items. You may not know it, but it also has seven gourmet food items at good prices. ... Read full Story

By The Daily Meal | staff@thedailymeal.com (Wendy Hector) | 3/19/2026 6:19 PM

Ballpark hot dogs are as iconic as the games themselves. These standout creations across MLB parks deliver bold toppings, regional flair, and serious flavor. ... Read full Story