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Lemon Curd and Black Pepper Roasted Chicken

A perfectly roasted chicken is what many cooks dream of as quite possibly their last meal, and many more before then. It's Sunday dinner pared down to its bare essentials; just juicy, tender meat..... read more

Foolproof Braising Techniques From the Pros

Posted by Will Budiaman, Editor

Braising can be a scary word to some home cooks. It sounds so complicated, the stuff of legends that only culinary gods would attempt, and so many put it on the list of things they order when at a... read more

Lemongrass Chicken Pad Thai

Posted by Ming Tsai, Special Contributor

Everyone loves chicken pad thai, Thailand's deliciously spicy noodle dish. The noodles used are rice sticks, which, besides being delightfully chewy, are gluten-free (for those allergic to it)..... read more

How to Make Auntie Anne’s Pretzels at Home

Posted by Anne Dolce, Editor

What’s your favorite thing about going to the mall? If you’re like the Cook editors at The Daily Meal, it’s probably not the stores or the sightings of Santa around Christmastime,... read more

An Auntie Anne's Pretzel

Posted by Anne Dolce, Editor

After a few tries (read: figuring out how thin to roll the dough), we finally felt like we perfected the Auntie Anne’s recipe. There was something different about enjoying them at home on our..... read more

Best Food News on the Web: 2/1/2013

Posted by Tyler Sullivan, Editor

Sure, it's been a busy week. So you may have missed some of the great stories put out by The Daily Meal's talented editors and their fantastic special contributors. But you wouldn't want... read more

Buddhist Vegetarian Stew (Luo Hon Jai)

Posted by Farina Wong Kingsley, Special Contributor

Originally eaten by Buddhists in Chinese culture, this dish is served in most Chinese households during the first few days of the new year. There are regional differences depending upon which part of..... read more

Pork and Vegetable Dumplings

Posted by Farina Wong Kingsley, Special Contributor

These dumplings are always a hit and are great boiled or pan-seared. Try substituting ground chicken or minced shrimp as a variation. They freeze well, so be sure to double the recipe to make more...... read more