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

Cook /Julia Holland

Why Thicker Slices Are Best When Grilling Tofu

When grilling up some veggies and tofu, using thick-cut slabs of firm tofu will yield the best results in terms of flavor, texture, and integrity.

Cook /Catherine Nyorani

How To Determine The Amount Of Salt You Need When Making Sauerkraut

When it comes to making sauerkraut at home, using the right salt quantity is vital to a successful fermentation process (and don't just eyeball it).

Cook /Molly Harris

The Biggest Mistake You're Making With Your Pastry Cream

Pastry cream adds decadence to a wide array of sweet treats, but there's one common misstep that even the most seasoned bakers can fall victim to.

If Your Soy Sauce Doesn't Have This Ingredient, It Should Probably Go In The Fridge

Once you crack open a bottle of this brown, savory liquid, you may be wondering: Do you have to refrigerate soy sauce? Well, the answer lies in its composition.

7 Items You Should Avoid Ordering From Texas Roadhouse

Texas Roadhouse

Beer Is What Your Fried Pickle Batter Is Missing

No one wants to find themselves in a pickle, but if you find that you don't want your fried pickles in your mouth, something went wrong. Maybe beer can help.

20 Types Of Cookie Bars, Explained

Cookie bars are tasty, easy to make, and come in a wide variety of flavors. We're breaking down 20 different varieties to celebrate their deliciousness.

Cook /Catherine Nyorani

Turn To Your Tool Kit For A Better Way To Remove Coconut Meat

Removing the meat inside a coconut can be a painstaking process. But guess what? The solution lies in the tool kit sitting in your garage. Yes, that one.

How To Keep Apple Slices Bright For A Whiskey co*cktail Garnish

Apple slices are a pristine white when first sliced, but quickly turn brown - and that's no good for your whiskey co*cktail garnish! Luckily, there's a trick.

Cook /Julia Holland

The 3-Ingredient Walnut Cake That Offers A Taste Of Italy

Despite its short, flourless ingredient list, this walnut cake from southern Italy is an elegant dessert that's delicately sweet and delightfully dense.

Tanqueray Debuts New Bottle Design For Its Iconic No. 10 Gin

Gin lovers might notice a change to their beloved Tanqueray No. 10, as the company has begun rolling out a brand new bottle design for 2024.

Choose This Nespresso Pod For A Heavenly Affogato

"Affogato" might not be synonymous with satisfaction, but it comes close. Fortunately, that satisfaction can come easily when you use the right Nespresso pod.

This Is How Lucille Ball Liked To Enjoy Her Pre-Dinner Bourbon

Lucille Ball was an icon of Hollywood comedy and glamour and when she enjoyed a pre-dinner drink, this is how she'd take her spirit of choice, bourbon.

Never Throw Away Pork Fat - Use It To Upgrade Your Sandwich Bread Instead

If you are looking to bring your sandwich game up quite a few levels, check out our tip about saving pork fat and using it to upgrade your bread.

Cook /Elizabeth Okosun

For Turkey Breast With A Ham-Like Quality, Brine It In Sugar

If you thought that ham was an irreplaceable and unassailable type of meat, you will be surprised by what can be accomplished by brining turkey in sugar.

Grocery /Hayley Hamilton Cogill

10 Fresh Produce Must-Buys At Costco And 10 To Skip

Costco's low prices make it a great place to buy fresh produce. While some of the store's fruits and veggies are must-buys, others are better left on the shelf.

The Whiskey And Grapefruit Juice co*cktail You Need To Say Goodbye To Winter

The world of whiskey and grapefruit co*cktails is bigger than you think. For a more interesting and spicy take on things, try this rye and grapefruit creation.

Cook /Nikita Ephanov

The Technique That Makes Aburi Salmon Different From Regular Nigiri

There are many different kinds of sushi made in different ways, and for aburi salmon it's a specific technique that makes it different from regular nigiri.

13 Delicious Dutch Oven Recipes

If you own a Dutch oven, it's time to put it to good use with these 13 recipes ranging from stews to Cuban dishes to sourdough bread. As a bonus, most are easy!

Review: Starbucks' Lavender Oatmilk Chill Leaves Us Cold With Its Fruity-Cereal Flavor

We've enjoyed the spring 2024 lineup of lavender-flavored drinks by Starbucks, but the new Lavender Oatmilk Chill tastes a little too much like Fruity Pebbles.

The Best Wine Pairing For Juicy Lamb Chops

Wine pairing is an art, but you don't need years of hands-on experience to determine the best type of wine to pair with your next lamb chop dinner.

The co*cktail Comebacks These 6 Experts Think Will Follow The Espresso Martini - Exclusive

We asked at the Nassau Paradise Island Wine and Food Fest, and the answers ranged from old classics to bygone trends from decades before the '90s.

Cook /Molly Harris

The Best Way To Determine How Much Buttercream To Make For Your Cakes

If you've ever mixed and matched recipes to make a cake with a different frosting, you might not have had enough buttercream. So how much do you actually need?

Cook /John Tolley

What To Know Before You Use Cast Iron On An Electric Stove

Cast-iron pans are sturdy kitchen workhorses, but they are most commonly used on gas ranges or over open flames. How does an electric stove change things?

14 Best Spots For Bagels In Denver, According To A Former New Yorker

New York isn't the only state with great bagels. Check out the top spots offering hand-rolled, high-quality bagels and spreads in the Denver area.

Cook /Luna Regina

Follow This Essential Step To Save Yourself From Greasy Beef Enchiladas

Enchiladas are delicious, but it is all too easy for them to turn out unappetizingly soggy. You can nip this potential problem in the bud by draining the beef.

Why Rye Whiskey Pairs Perfectly With Fatty Foods, According To Michter's Master Distiller Dan McKee - Exclusive

You might not think that a glass of strong, spicy rye whiskey would be good with your dinner, but expert Dan McKee says the spirit pairs quite well with fat.

Cook /Austin Havens-Bowen

Your Cast-Iron Pan Will Revolutionize The Way You Reheat Pizza

Reheating pizza in the microwave can make for soggy, unappetizing leftovers, but with your cast-iron pan, it can taste almost as fresh as it was originally.

What To Know Before You Swap Pine Nuts For Peanuts In Pesto

Pine nuts are often thought of as essential for pesto, but it is possible to swap them out for other nuts or legumes and still achieve a strong end result.