Simmer Down

From hearty stews to delicious soups, Simmer Down is your go-to recipe-driven guide to cooking your favorite comfort foods with some helpful tips from experts.

Simmer Down: Go-To Recipe Guide to Cooking Soups, Stews & More

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Weekend Project

We share a recipe from an expert and allow them to share the best tips and tricks for a home cook or bartender to get it done.

Weekend Project: Home Cooking and Cocktails Made Easy

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Find the best spots daily to eat and drink in hipster neighborhoods. Hit the roof, drink a beer and eat delicious at top-tier restaurants. Plan your nightlife adventure with maps and reviews of unknown micro-brews, rooftop parties, and independent drink.

Best Restaurants & Bars - Places to Eat & Drink - Thrillist

You may recognize Ariel Fox from reality TV fame, cooking for celebrity chefs like Gordon Ramsay and winning season 18 of Hell’s Kitchen.

Beat the Heat with This Refreshing Gazpacho

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Ayeshah Abuelhiga might not be the face of Southern cooking that you expect.

This Sausage Gravy Pairs Perfectly with Freshly Baked Biscuits

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Homemade stocks are the backbone of restaurant-quality meals.

Get the Most Out of Your Leftovers with These 3 Hearty Stocks

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Despite the fact that it was the weekend, we were working.

Milagu Rasam Is the Immunity Booster You Need 

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For better or worse, birria is all the rage.

Make Mouth-Watering Birria for Tacos or Quesabirria 

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French onion soup is a classic for a reason—it’s a supremely satisfying and belly-warming comfort dish that requires only a few ingredients to prepare.

How to Perfect the Art of French Onion Soup at Home

Black History Month

Thrillist is celebrating Black History Month in February with a collection of profiles and features on Black-owned businesses, as well as guides to neighborhoods around the country curated by locals.

Thrillist Celebrates Black History Month With a Spotlight on Black-Owned Businesses

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When ’Yemisi Awosan and her family moved from West Africa at just 15 years old, she quickly discovered that Nigeria was very much a mystery to her new classmates in Boston.

Warm Your Soul with This Nigerian Jollof Orzo Soup 

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According to home cook Naoko Takei Moore, there’s an exact science as to why Japanese earthenware pots, known as donabe, bring out the best in dishes.

Why the Donabe Deserves a Permanent Place on Your Stovetop

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You left the house in sturdy boots, stepped into a cool mist, shocked your barista with a hot coffee order, and felt deeply uncomfortable existing in a chair without a wool blanket draped over your shoulders.

The Best Cold-Weather Soups, Ranked

Breakfast Nook

Breakfast and brunch ideas to help make the most of your morning.

Breakfast Nook: Breakfast and Brunch Recipes and Ideas

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Weekend mornings call for lavish breakfasts.

Cozy Up with This Easy Shakshuka Recipe

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Three things that I adore separately and independently are cheese, potatoes, and soup.

Make This Cheesy Potato Soup for the Ultimate Comfort Meal

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Two years ago, I was living in Jackson, Wyoming while writing my book Help Yourself.

Beat the Heat with This Refreshing Gazpacho

Chef Ariel Fox melds avocado, tomatillo, and green onion in her verdant version of the cold soup.

This Sausage Gravy Pairs Perfectly with Freshly Baked Biscuits

The founder of Mason Dixie Foods shares her recipe and how she started her Southern-inspired food line.

Get the Most Out of Your Leftovers with These 3 Hearty Stocks

Alexis deBoschnek, author of ‘To The Last Bite,’ teaches us how to turn shrimp shells, corn cobs, and parmesan rinds into flavorful brews.

Milagu Rasam Is the Immunity Booster You Need

Pepper, cumin, tomatoes, and tamarind are enough for this potent brew.

Make Mouth-Watering Birria for Tacos or Quesabirria

Chef Aarón Sánchez shares his family recipe for this Mexican stew.

How to Perfect the Art of French Onion Soup at Home

Chef Andy Xu of the Odeon spills his secrets.

Warm Your Soul with This Nigerian Jollof Orzo Soup

Make this cozy twist on a West African classic.

Why the Donabe Deserves a Permanent Place on Your Stovetop

Make glossy, sweet white rice or a rich chicken hot pot.

The Best Cold-Weather Soups, Ranked

Sorry, lentil didn’t make the cut.

Cozy Up with This Easy Shakshuka Recipe

This gluten-free dish will brighten up your Sunday morning.

Make This Cheesy Potato Soup for the Ultimate Comfort Meal

Black forest bacon bits, you say?

Coconut Chicken and Rice Stew Is the Craveable Winter Dish You Need

How to make the most comforting dish to get through the start of cold weather.