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

News /Autumn Swiers

Wingstop Plans To Debut An Online Ordering Platform On April 1

Digital orders mean big bucks for Wingstop. Now the chain wants to make those bucks even bigger by rolling out its own online ordering platform.

Drink /Michelle Welsch

How A Bourbon's Water Source Makes All The Difference To Its Taste

From mash used in production to the amount of water added before booze is bottled, water plays an instrumental role in the mouthfeel and flavor of bourbon.

Cook /Luna Regina

Use Annatto Seeds To Spice Up Your Next Pork Dish

Deep red annatto seeds are often crushed to turn into food dye, but as it turns out, the spice is a fantastic accompaniment to all kinds of pork dishes, too.

Guinness And Tipsy Scoop Team Up On Saint Patrick's Day Ice Cream

Plenty of people probably celebrate Saint Patrick's Day with a pint of Guinness. But how often have they consumed it in the form of ice cream?

Drink /Stephanie Friedman

The Easiest Way To Infuse Lavender Into Your Next Cup Of Coffee

Lavender has a sweet and delicious aroma that will elevate your morning cup of joe, but you'll want to be precise in how you work it into the coffee.

12 Tricks Restaurants Use To Make You Spend More

The restaurant business is a notoriously desperate game. If you're curious how restaurants try to upsell you, here are a bunch of ways that they do it.

Herby Green Goddess Baked Chicken Recipe

Bright and creamy green goddess dressing doubles as both a tenderizing marinade and a vibrant sauce for these juicy, oven-baked chicken thighs.

How Italy's Love Of Polenta Actually Caused Severe Illness Centuries Ago

Nowadays, polenta is a simple dish that you can pair with a lot of foods. But it used to be a stark example of how too much of a good thing can be very bad.

The Kitchen Appliance You Are, Based On Your Zodiac Sign

Zodiac signs tell us a lot about ourselves, from our relationships to the decisions we make and even what kitchen appliance best personifies us.

Cook /Catherine Nyorani

Why You Should Never Use A Ball Whisk To Stir Sauces

Whisks play a crucial role in cooking, but they're not all created equal. A ball whisk may be ineffective when stirring sauces to create a uniform consistency.

Cook /Javaria Akbar

Forget The Bouillon And Let Anchovy Paste Flavor Your Stock

Anchovy paste is a magical ingredient that adds an umami hit to all sorts of dishes, including homemade stock, where it imparts an extra layer of flavor.

Cook /Sylvia Tomczak

Your Next Batch Of Cornbread Needs A Boost From Old Bay Seasoning

Old Bay is revered in culinary circles for the vibrant flavor it brings to seafood, but what if you snuck a pinch or two into your next cornbread recipe?

Cook /Julia Holland

The Aluminum Foil Trick You Need For Soft And Buttery Canned Biscuits

This ingenious hack makes for the softest, moistest, most buttery canned biscuits ever. A final brush of butter is the veritable icing on the cake.

Cook /Elettra Pauletto

11 Creative Uses For Canned Octopus

Love octopus but intimidated by the cooking process? Look no further than the canned version. From stocks to salads, we share the best tips.

Cook /Austin Havens-Bowen

Beef Stock Is Key For Balancing The Strong Flavors In Liver And Onions

Try this recipe alteration if you find yourself serving liver to anyone who scoffs at eating organ meat, as the beef stock tempers the intensity of the liver.

Cook /Simone Gerber

Will That Food Coloring In Your Pantry Ever Expire?

You may be wondering if the bottles buried in the back of your pantry are still safe to use. The short answer is yes, but there's more you should know.

Cook /Carmen Varner

18 Creative Ways To Use Pita Bread

You can get super creative with pita, from salads to ice cream sandwiches. You'll want to stock up on this delightful round bread for snacks and meals to come.

The Differences You Should Know Between Prosciutto And Pancetta

Prosciutto and pancetta may seem like two fairly similar Italian cured pork products, but they're actually quite different, and commonly used in diverse ways.

Bacony Pear And Brie Winter Flatbread Recipe

Perfect for sharing at a party, this bacony pear and Brie winter flatbread effortlessly combines sweet, savory, salty, and tart flavors.

The Clever Ways NASA Astronauts Cook And Bake In Space

Just because they're orbiting the planet doesn't mean that astronauts have to forgo all the pleasures of Earth: here's how they cook and bake up there.

16 Chorizo Recipes That Go Beyond Breakfast

Chorizo is a breakfast favorite, but the spicy sausage is also great for any meal. Read on for a collection of our best Tasting Table chorizo recipes.

Cook /Nikki Munoz

Canned Lobster Meat Is The Simple Way To Elevate Your Seafood Dishes

Lobster doesn't have to be reserved for only a fancy night out at an expensive restaurant. You can use canned lobster to up the ante on seafood night at home.

Cook /Simone Gerber

Before Buying Store-Bought Garlic Chips, Look To Your Microwave

If you've been swept up in the craze of garlic chips, hold off on rushing to the store for a package. They're easier to make at home than you might guess.

Cook /Julia Holland

How To Swap Sardines For Miso Paste In Your Recipes

Sardines have a wonderful salty flavor that is often used to enhance other dishes and you can actually swap sardines for miso paste to get that same flavor.

Cook /Gina Badalaty

Creole Mustard Is The Spiced Condiment You Need In Your Pantry

As an iconic condiment of New Orleans cuisine, Creole mustard can add spicy flair to varied foods. We explain how to enjoy this Big Easy classic.

The Making Of A Memory: How Attention To Detail Creates Unforgettable Dining Experiences

In a world dominated by fast-paced eating, the allure of fine-dining goes well beyond the menu. Every single detail comes together to create lasting memories.

Chewy Chocolate Gingersnap Cookies Recipe

These chewy chocolate gingersnap cookies feature the luscious richness of chocolate along with warming spiciness from ginger for a perfect cold-weather treat.

The Complicated Origins Of The Tres Leches Cake

There's no confusion over whether or not tres leches is a delicious dessert, but there is a great deal of confusion over where this dessert originated.

Cook Orzo Just Like Any Other Pasta For The Most Al Dente Bite

While orzo may look like a grain, it's really just a tiny type of pasta. It's important not to overcook it so that your orzo recipes don't become mushy.