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

Cook /Julia Holland

Tare Is The Umami-Rich Ingredient You Should Always Add To Ramen

Ramen is often most easily described by its assortment of toppings, but the broth is what truly defines a ramen, and tare should always be present.

Drink /Chesney McDonald

12 Best Drinks To Mix With Salted Caramel Whiskey

Not sure what to do with that bottle of salted caramel whiskey? Put it to use in some of these creative co*cktail twists we've come up with for you.

Cook /Javaria Akbar

Never Throw Away Cauliflower Leaves And Stems. Here's What To Do Instead

It turns out that 100% of a cauliflower is not only edible but also super tasty. Here's a bunch of great cooking ideas for how to use them and not waste them.

Why Some People Call Pizza A Pie

If you've ever been to New York or its surrounding regions, you've probably heard pizza in its entirety referred to as "pie" - but where did the term come from?

Cook /Carmen Varner

14 Ways To Add More Flavor To Store-Bought Pesto

Store-bought pesto brands provide an easy way to upgrade numerous meals. Here's some tips to elevate the flavor of premade pesto sauce even further.

Cook /Sylvia Tomczak

Get BBQ Sauce To Stick To Chicken With The Brûlée Method

Are you sick of BBQ sauce slipping off of your chicken as you cook it? Break out your kitchen torches, we've got a solution inspired by crème brûlée!

Cilantro-Lime Tilapia Burgers Recipe

A fish dinner doesn't automatically mean simple filets, as evinced by this recipe for spicy tilapia burgers with a homemade, creamy cilantro-lime sauce.

Cook /Simone Gerber

How To Properly Store And Freeze Korean Rice Cakes

Filling and chewy, it's always a good idea to have some Korean rice cakes, aka tteok, on hand. But what's the best way to store them to keep them fresh?

Cook /Joshua Carlucci

11 Popular Kirkland Spices And Seasonings At Costco, Ranked

Buying in bulk at Costco? Don't get stuck with an inferior flavoring in your pantry. We tried and ranked a variety of Kirkland spices and seasonings.

Cook /Catherine Nyorani

The Secret For Cooking The Most Tender Leeks

Tenderizing leeks using this tip makes for a soft, buttery, flavorful vegetable that enhances dishes including soups, stews, pasta, gratins, and roasted meats.

Cook /Luna Regina

Are Air Fried Foods Actually Fried?

Air fryers have received a lot of attention in recent years for recreating a crispy texture much akin to fried foods - but what does the appliance really do?

The Store-Bought Bagel Brand That Tastes Just Like The Ones From New York

These brilliant bagels won our rankings of the best store-bought bagels. They're made in an authentically New York style, and enjoyed all over the U.S.

11 Red Flags At An Ice Cream Shop That Should Make You Turn Around

Visiting an ice cream shop can be a delight or a disappointment. Look out for these red flags that indicate your local parlor might be subpar.

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 /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 /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 /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.

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.