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

Cook /Simone Gerber

Pasta And Caramelized Onions Make A Perfect Pairing

If you're preparing pasta and wondering what to add to your dish, you'd be remiss not to at least consider caramelized onions due to their flavor and texture.

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.

How To Store Cooked Peas For Maximum Freshness

Freshly podded and lightly cooked peas offer bursts of vibrant spring flavor in many dishes. If you have a few left over, here's the best way to store them.

Cook /Julia Holland

The Best Way To Season Eggplant Bacon For Maximum Flavor In Every Bite

If you're looking to turn eggplant into a bacon replacement, optimizing the flavor and texture is paramount. There's a simple way to reach that ideal.

Fish House Punch: The Rum co*cktail Enjoyed By George Washington

We know a lot of facts about George Washington, but it may surprise you to learn that he was a fan of the classic co*cktail called fish house punch.

Celebration Of Spring Crostini Recipe

Our favorite spring vegetables at their freshest -- peas, asparagus, and mint -- are piled atop lemony seasoned ricotta in these bright spring crostini.

Drink /Nikita Ephanov

How To Know What Temperature Beer Should Be Served At

Among the array of beer brands and types, it can seem daunting to deduce what temperature to serve your favorite brew at. However, it's not that complicated.

How Long Can You Store Sushi In The Fridge?

There's nothing worse than getting excited for leftovers only to find they've spoiled in the fridge, so here's how long you can store sushi in the fridge.

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.

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.

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.