How to Host an Imu

Posted by Will Budiaman, Editor
Imu Prep
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
Octopus with Eggplant
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

How to Make 6 Pantry Staples at Home

Posted by Anne Maxfield, Special Contributor
Haven't you always wondered whether you could easily make the things that we run to the market to pick up? And make them better (with fewer additives) and tastier? The Accidental Locavore... read more

Greek Style Yogurt

Posted by Anne Maxfield, Special Contributor
If you can boil water, you can make yogurt. This is so easy, the Accidental Locavore makes it once a week. This makes about 1 quart. .. read more

DIY Potato Chips

Posted by Anne Maxfield, Special Contributor
The Accidental Locavore was thinking about prepared foods you could make on your own, when it occurred to me that I'd seen a recipe somewhere for making potato chips in the microwave. Since there..... read more