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

Potato Chips Are A Delicious Tool For Learning Wine Pairings, Says Wine Expert Troy Bowen

To fully enjoy a wine, it helps to understand its nuances, which isn't always easy for beginning tasters. Potato chips can go a long way towards understanding.

What's The Difference Between Nespresso Vertuo And The Original Machines?

There's a pretty big difference between Nespresso's newer Vertuo coffee machines and their original machines, so we look at what distinguishes the two types.

How To Make A Superior Steak, According To Mastro's Executive Chef

Chef Walter Mayen of Mastro's Steakhouse is here to share his expert insights. From temperature to seasoning, we picked his brain for the best tips.

Egg Tofu Is The Steamed Japanese Food With A Misleading Name

Egg tofu is a Japanese steamed dish made with eggs, a liquid like soy milk, cream, or broth like dashi, but doesn't contain an ingredient that's in its name.

8 Absolute Best Rums To Elevate Your co*cktails, According To Rum Experts

Rum-based co*cktails are delicious, but not all types of rum deliver the complexity or quality that can transform a familiar drink into a masterful mixture.

Cook /Austin Havens-Bowen

Store-Bought Frizzled Onions Give Ravioli The Perfect Crunch

Unless they're toasted or baked, ravioli could usually use a little extra textural contrast, and store-bought frizzled onions are the perfect shortcut.

Does Sriracha Ever Really Expire?

Hot sauces like sriracha tend to have extremely long shelf lives, but can they be stored indefinitely or will they eventually spoil like other foods?

Cook /Sara Klimek

14 Creative Ways To Use Leftover Bagels

Leftover bagels are not long for the kitchen, unless you use these creative tips to turn them into your next kitchen delight. Turn bagels into a new ingredient.

Cook /September Grace Mahino

4 Popular Types Of Kiwi Fruit, Explained

When you think of a kiwi, it's probably a fuzzy brown fruit with green flesh. But that's only one of many! Here are four popular types of kiwi fruit, explained.

Classic 1-Pot Chicken Murphy Recipe

Peppadew peppers (and their brine) add a touch of tanginess to this hearty stew featuring chicken, Italian sausage, red potatoes, and cremini mushrooms.

Buffalo Trace Bourbon Cream: The Ultimate Bottle Guide

With a rich vanilla and toffee flavor complemented by a creamy texture, Buffalo Trace Bourbon Cream is the ideal drink for those with a sweet tooth.

Cook /Luna Regina

Choose Your Cake Recipe Wisely When Converting Into Cupcakes

Why not turn your favorite cake into adorable cupcakes? Sounds simple enough. But not all cakes are meant to be enjoyed in miniature versions.

Cook /Austin Havens-Bowen

Upgrade Your Chicken Salad With Tangy BBQ Sauce And Thank Us Later

The flavorful sauce you might typically see used on ribs will elevate the spice and tang factor in any chicken salad recipe, even the more creative ones.

Cook /Judy Moreno

Green Mountain Coffee K-Cup Flavors, Ranked

With flavors ranging from French Vanilla to Chocolate Dipped Pistachio, Green Mountain produces K-Cup coffee options for everyone. We ranked our favorites.

Cook /Michelle Welsch

Crumble Your Favorite Cereal Over Your Next Casserole For A Uniquely Flavorful Crunch

Sprinkling cereal over your casserole may sound strange, but it's a fast-track way to achieving a crisply crunchy topping on almost any tasty one-pot dish.

Cook /Luna Regina

Moisten Up Store-Bought Pancake Mix With A Spoonful Of Applesauce

One of the biggest pitfalls of store-bought pancake mix is its penchant for dryness. Alleviate this and add warmth by tossing some applesauce into the mix.

Protein-Packed Ranch Snack Dip Recipe

Fans of ranch can now enjoy their favorite dip with a cottage cheese-infused, protein-packed bonus.

Cook /Luna Regina

Skip The Marinara And Drizzle Lemon Sauce On Cheese Ravioli

Marinara is a tried and true staple for a reason, but sometimes you need to switch things up with a lemony sauce and let the pasta have its moment to shine.

16 Most Distinctive Pubs In London, According To A Local

Our writer whittles London's most characterful pubs down to these beery boltholes, from 17th-century inns with cobbled courtyards to trendy railway arches.

Cook /Molly Harris

What Truly Sets Huckleberries Apart From Blueberries

While both huckleberries and blueberries are known for having a similar blue hue, and can be swapped in some recipes, there are a few notable differences.

Cook /Molly Harris

Snowballs Vs Snow Cones: The Icy Difference Between These Frozen Treats

There's nothing more refreshing than a frozen treat during the sweltering summer. Let's learn the differences between two icons - snowballs and snow cones.

The Bourbon Brand You Should Be Buying Over Old Rip Van Winkle And Why

While Old Rip Van Winkle is a coveted bourbon brand you likely recognize, there's another well-loved (and more affordable) bourbon you should know about.

12 National Soups From Around The World

Here are a ton of soups from around the world that are absolutely worth trying, from asopao to laksa, listed along with their country or place of origin.

Chefs Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo ventured outside of tradition with the La Colombe Tiramisu at their Jon & Vinny's restaurant in Los Angeles.

Drink /Nikita Ephanov

Looking For A Layered Coffee co*cktail? Try The Barraquito

The espresso martini may be having its moment, but don't over look the barraquito. The co*cktail features espresso, citrus, cinnamon, Licor 43 and more.

The Clever Way Martha Stewart Dyes Multiple Easter Eggs At The Same Time

Everybody loves the pastel colored results, but let's be honest, dying Easter eggs can be a chore. Don't worry, Martha Stewart has figured out a better way.

16 Of The Best Spots For Pizza In Buffalo

Some of the best pizza in New York can be found in the city of Buffalo. We've compiled 16 of the most popular pizzerias for extra-cheesy Buffalo-style pie.

Cook /Luna Regina

A Vinegar Soak Is All You Need To Combat Slimy Okra

With its penchant for sliminess, preparing okra can quickly go awry. However, you can circumvent this by giving the dish a vinegar bath beforehand.

Lacto-Fermented Foods Vs Fermented: Is There A Difference?

When we talk about a large number of fermented foods as diverse as kosher pickles, kimchee, and yogurt, the term "lacto-fermentation" is often mentioned.