Tasting Table | Food, Restaurants, Reviews, Recipes, Cooking Tips (2024)

Cook /John Tolley

Coat Jalapeños In Chocolate For A Sweet And Spicy Treat

For those who find spice nice, a jalapeño is one of the more moderate peppers out there, even if every once in a while a scorcher sneaks into the mix.

Cook /Elizabeth Okosun

Anchovies Are The Unexpected Ingredient For Better Beef Stew

Putting one of the fishiest kinds of fish sounds like it would absolutely ruin a beef stew. Yet, we assure you, your beef stew craves anchovies.

Cook /Elaine Todd

13 Fresh Herbs That Will Upgrade Your Sandwiches

A simple way to upgrade your sandwich is with the addition of fresh herbs. These are some herbs you should reach for, and which sandwiches to pair them with.

Cook /Molly Harris

The Only Time You Really Shouldn't Swap Ricotta With Burrata

Ricotta and burrata are both creamy cheeses that can stand in for each other in many dishes. But there's one type of recipe in which ricotta won't work so well.

Charles Bukowski's Favorite Wine Was Rich Red Cabernet Sauvignon

When it came to drink selection, Bukowski would probably imbibe just about anything. But, when he was in a discerning mood, he opted for cabernet sauvignon.

Cook /Emma Segrest

Brighten Up Your Next Pork Tenderloin With A Citrusy Fennel Side Salad

Side salads make the perfect accompaniment to plenty of meat main courses, but with roasted pork tenderloin, it pays to get specific with the tang of citrus.

Cook /Luna Regina

Soak Chicken Livers In Buttermilk To Remove Any Metallic Taste

Chicken livers are full of nutrients, but their metallic taste can be understandably off putting. Luckily, all it takes to neutralize that taste is buttermilk.

Cook /Austin Havens-Bowen

Turn Up The Heat In Your Chicken Salad With Jerk Seasoning

The Jamaican spice blend provides a mix of earthy, spicy, and smoky flavors that improve any dish, but they work particularly well with chicken.

Michter's Whiskey Master Distiller Shares The One Bottle You Should Try Before You Die - Exclusive

Tasting Table spoke to Dan McKee, Michter's master distiller, and asked him to recommend the one bottle of Michter's whiskey we must try before we die.

MSG Adds An Instant Umami Punch To Your co*cktails And Mocktails

Normally one might think that MSG and co*cktails don't mix, but you would be quite mistaken. A pinch can add umami to your favorite co*cktails.

Cook /Emma Segrest

How To Prevent Your Pickled Cauliflower From Turning Brown

Cauliflower can develop a brown color during pickling. While this coloring isn't indicative of a spoiled vegetable, it can make it appear less appetizing.

Honey Butter Chicken Drumsticks Recipe

These honey butter chicken drumsticks are simple and effective, the sweet-spicy glaze coating the crispy drumsticks for a perfect, shareable dish.

Drink /Austin Havens-Bowen

Reuse Coffee Grounds To Make An Easy Saccharum

We've got a tasty way to reuse coffee grounds after the last sip of your morning brew: Turn them into a saccharum that can be used like a coffee liqueur.

Cook /Stephanie Friedman

Sauerkraut Is The Bold Ingredient For A More Flavorful Grilled Cheese

The best thing about a grilled cheese is the wealth of modification options available. Next time throw in some sauerkraut for a tangy boost.

You Can Probably Guess Which Country Drinks The Most Coca-Cola

Created in America in the 1800s, Coca-Cola is a worldwide sensation. But one country still drinks the majority of the soda - and which one won't surprise you.

Cook /Sarah Bisacca

Geoffrey Zakarian's 13 Best Cooking Tips For Home Chefs

Geoffrey Zakarian is an expert chef, and that means he is full of great cooking advice you should follow. Here are some of his top suggestions in the kitchen.

Cook /Claire Redden

Take Your Couscous Up A Notch With Moroccan Fermented Butter

From tagines to pastries, smen lends its funky, cheesy, fermented flavor to everything. It's essentially the Moroccan form of beloved umami.

Strawberry Elderflower Fruit Fool Recipe

Layered with softly whipped cream, yogurt, and lemon, this strawberry and elderflower fool makes a light and refreshing dessert for summer barbecues and beyond.

Cook /Elizabeth Okosun

Your Secret For Perfect Jamaican Beef Patties Is An Empanada Maker

The delicate form of Jamaican beef patties can be difficult to replicate by hand at home, but you can use an empanada maker to streamline the process.

The Temperature To Look For Before Buying Prepared Foods At The Grocery Store Deli

It's critical to your health to make certain that these dishes have been stored at their optimal temperature before you purchase them.

Cook /Nikita Ephanov

What Sets Japan's Sweet Melon Bread Apart From Chinese Pineapple Buns

They both have fruits in their names despite neither containing any fruit and they even share similar textures, so what actually differentiates these two buns?

We Dined For 35 Hours On Amtrak's Coast Starlight Train. Here's What You Should Know

Amtrak's Coast Starlight Train offers many food options, so we decided to embark on a 35 hour-long journey to discover everything the train had to offer.

Cook /Matthew Spina

The Key Ingredient For Flavor-Packed Soups And Stews Is Shiitake Mushrooms. Here's Why

Mushrooms are some of the umami kings of the ingredient world, and within the world of mushrooms, shiitakes stand out in their ability to impart deep flavors.

Grapefruit And Arugula Salad With Quinoa Recipe

Add a bright, acidic hit to your peppery arugula salad thanks to pink grapefruit - and don't forget to top the whole thing off with a tangy Dijon dressing.

The Biggest co*cktail Mistake The US Is Making, According To Tony Abou-Ganim - Exclusive

At the Nassau Paradise Island Wine and Food Fest, Tasting Table spoke to mixologist Tony Abou-Ganim about how Americans could be doing better behind the bar.

Cook /Fred Decker

Size Matters: The Standard Measurements For Cake Pans And How You Should Adjust

Trying to convert the size of pans can be a headache, so allow this easy guide to take away some of the stress. Here are the important measurements to know.

Cook /Molly Harris

Why Cerignola Olives Are The Go-To Variety For Stuffing

Big green stoned cerignola olives are the perfect fruit with a hole for stuffing with all sorts of interesting ingredients. Let your imagination run wild.

Cook /Courtney Brandt

Sprinkle Popcorn Seasoning On Canned Beans For An Easy Flavor Boost

There is a quick, easy, and potentially unexpected upgrade to transform your tired and bland beans into a flavor fiesta - popcorn seasoning.

Cook /Cassie Womack

What's The Difference Between A Skillet And A Griddle?

Sometimes it's tough to know piece of cookware suits a specific task. Skillets and griddles have many similar uses, let's navigate their differences.