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Best Mashed Potatoes

Posted by Creative Culinary, Special Contributor

The best mashed potatoes. Really, what does that mean? So, for me… I just love everything about a more rustic course of action. But I have friends that are just the opposite; they prefer a..... read more

François Payard Tests the Egg Separating Water Bottle Trick

Posted by Jessica Chou, Editor

It seems like everyone is coming up with some new, genius way of doing the most basic thing: separating eggs. There's the water bottle trick that went viral last August, not to mention... read more

Easy Macaroni and Cheese

Posted by Westside Market NYC, Special Contributor

Who can resist a trio of melted cheeses nestled among soft, chewy noodles? Not many people. Homemade always beats store-bought, and this is especially true when it comes to mac and cheese. Try this..... read more

How to Host an Imu

Posted by Will Budiaman, Editor

Grilling season may soon be coming to a close in Australia (unless you're in Queensland, the Northern Territories, or the upper reaches of Western Australia), but here in the States, it's... read more

How to Make a Better Meatball

Posted by Anne Dolce, Editor

Some things just never get old, especially when it comes to food. Traditional dishes — ones like dips and apple pies — hold a special place in many people’s hearts because of their... read more

Octopus with Eggplant

Posted by Diane Kochilas, Special Contributor

One glorious fall day last year, we visited the winemaker Vangelis Gerovassiliou in Epanomi, near the city of Thessaloniki. His mother, kyria (Mrs.) Marianthi, made this delicious local specialty for..... read more

How to Make the Perfect Potato Chip

Posted by Anne Dolce, Editor

Is there anything better than a crunchy, salty potato chip? Created in 1853 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., potato chips were originally meant to be a prank in response to a surly customer complaining... read more

Best Food News on the Web: 3/9/2013

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