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

12 Best Substitutions For Creamer In Your Morning Coffee

If you're standing in the kitchen, pouring coffee, and staring down at your creamer with a growing sense of dissatisfaction it's time to find an alternative.

Kir Royale Vs Kir Imperial: What's The Difference?

It's a lot easier to list what kir royales and kir imperials have in common than what they don't - they even share the same French co*cktail lineage.

11 Ways Distilleries Are Becoming More Sustainable, According To Industry Experts

Many distilleries have taken steps to reduce the negative environmental impact of alcohol production. Here's how distilleries are becoming more sustainable.

Cook /Austin Havens-Bowen

The Best Type Of Cabbage To Use For Classic Cabbage Soup

There are different varieties of cabbage, including green, red, Napa, and bok choy - and deciding which you use will affect your recipe's taste and texture.

The New Zealand Soda That Got Its Own 20-Foot-Tall Statue

New Zealand's Lemon & Paeroa soft drink may not be as famous as Coca-Cola, but the "World Famous in New Zealand" brand is statue worthy in its hometown.

Cook /Nikki Munoz

The Only 2 Ingredients You Need To Fix Overly Sweet Store-Bought Jam

In a perfect world we'd eat exclusively homemade jam, but in the real world we often rely on store-bought jams. Here's how to tone down their sweetness.

Cook /Michelle Welsch

The Umami-Bomb You Need For Thicker Vegan Gravy

No need to worry that your vegan gravy won't taste flavorsome with this essential plant-based ingredient. In fact, you may start adding it to more meals, too.

Cook /Sylvia Tomczak

Take Store-Bought Salsa Up A Notch With A Splash Of Brine

When you're concocting a homemade salsa you get to tweak the ingredients however you like, but with a store-bought jar you may find it lacking in punch.

Drink /Samantha Maxwell

Explore Croatia With These 7 Wines

Vineyards crisscross Croatia from its gorgeous Adriatic coast to its sun-kissed inland plains. We explore the country with a list of its finest local wines.

Cook /Javaria Akbar

Make Homemade French Fries Even Better By Starting With Cold Oil

Using cold oil to make French fries sounds counterintuitive, but this method provides a soft interior and crunchy exterior - all with less grease.

Drink /Nikita Ephanov

Swap Out Vodka In Your Next co*cktail With The World's Best-Selling Spirit

This top-selling spirit, that's number one on global consumption charts, is relatively unknown outside Asia, but it makes a great lower-alcohol swap for vodka.

Sesame, Citrus, And Soy Air Fryer Chicken Skewers Recipe

A citrusy marinade with lime and tangerine juice contributes to the big flavor of these skewers. Though made for an air fryer, you can also bake or grill them.

Cook /Courtney Brandt

Step Up Creamy Store-Bought Dressing With A Dollop Of Sour Cream

Step up store-bought dressings with a dollop of sour cream to enjoy restaurant-worthy salads at home. Even better, this trick isn't limited to creamy dressings.

18 Trader Joe's Seasoning Blends, Ranked

The lineup of seasoning blends from Trader Joe's spans all sorts of flavors, but some are better than others. We taste-tested and ranked a broad selection.

The Trick To Fixing Bad Wine Is Probably Already Sitting In Your Wallet

If you're faced with a bottle of wine that's gone bad, there's a quick fix you can try and you've most likely already got the key ingredient on hand.

Cook /Luna Regina

The Time Management Tip Ina Garten Swears By When Making Cake

Use this simple tip from celebrity cook Ina Garten to save yourself time in the baking process and ensure you're serving up fresh cake and frosting every time.

The Proper Way To Store Capers And How To Tell They've Gone Bad

Sold in jars and shelf-stable when unopened, capers can last for quite a long time, but only when stored properly. Even then, they don't last forever.

Drink /Nikita Ephanov

When Traveling With Whiskey Bottles, Keep Them Cool And Protected

If you collect whiskey while traveling or plan to bring a favorite bottle to a distant family gathering, there are some steps to make sure it arrives safely.

Cook /Nikki Munoz

Edna Lewis' 2-Ingredient Sauteed Scallions Deserve A Spot On Your Plate

Edna Lewis had a big influence on sharing the greatness of Southern cooking and her scallion recipe shows the deliciousness of a even simple Southern dish.

Cook /Julia Holland

Why You Should Add Hard-Boiled Egg To Your Biscuit Dough

It's a baker's dream to make a batch of perfectly soft and delicious biscuits and with this hard-boiled egg trick, the dream will become reality.

Cook /Simone Gerber

The Right Way To Store Freshly Cut Pineapple

It's always nice to have some fresh, juicy, and sweet pineapple on hand for snacking or cooking with. But what's the best way to store it once you've cut it up?

Cook /Stephanie Friedman

Did You Know That There Are Male And Female Asparagus? Here's The Difference

Lots of fruits and vegetables are monoecious and are capable of self-reproducing, but others are separated into male and female varieties, including asparagus.

Cook /Stephanie Friedman

The Pasta Water Tip For Top Notch Cacio E Pepe

Cacio e pepe is a deceptively simple pasta dish with only a few ingredients, but making it can be challenging. Luckily, this tip for how to add water can help.

Cook /Julia Holland

The Easiest Way To Steam Cauliflower While Adding Flavor

Roasting and grilling are popular methods to bring out cauliflower's nuttiness while imparting crispy char. However, you can save yourself time.

Cook /John Tolley

Does Grinding Your Beef Really Make A Difference For Smash Burgers?

Smash burgers are all the rage these days, but should you be preparing the meat any differently than a normal burger before smashing it onto the griddle?

Cajun Tofu Bowl With Avocado-Maple Dressing Recipe

The spicy heat of this gluten-free bowl with oven-roasted tofu gets cooled down by the avocado and maple dressing. You could also swap the tofu for chickpeas.

Cook /Austin Havens-Bowen

Why Butter Poaching Is A Superior Lobster Cooking Method, According To A Chef

For expertise, Tasting Table turned to Chef Franklin Becker from Point Seven, a NYC restaurant, who says butter poaching is his favorite way to cook lobster.

Cook /Elizabeth Okosun

How Long You Can Store Fruit Salad In The Fridge And Freezer

Fruit salad isn't really known for keeping well, but with the proper storage techniques, it can last for much longer in both the fridge and freezer.

News /John Tolley

Doritos Launches New Baja Blast-Inspired Chips

In a collab that's destined to get people excited, Frito-Lay and Mountain Dew have come together to create a new flavor of Doritos chips inspired by Baja Blast.