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

Cook /Julia Holland

The Genius Cake-Slicing Tip That Will Make Layered Desserts A Breeze

What makes this hack so ingenious is it requires only the equipment you'd need to make a layer cake; no need to look for a toothpick and dental floss.

11 Best Back-Of-The-Box Recipes You Should Try

Sometimes the best recipes are staring you right in the face. We're talking about those tasty back-of-the-box dishes that you just have to try at least once.

The Simple Way To Tell When Béchamel Sauce Is Done

Béchamel sauce is one of the French mother sauces and a fundamental base for plenty of more complex sauces, but either undercooking or overcooking it is a risk.

Cook /Julia Holland

The Best Type Of Tofu That Holds Up In The Air Fryer

Air fryer tofu is the latest way to show off the protein's versatile texture by instilling a crispy exterior to contrast a meaty, tender interior.

Cook /Molly Harris

What To Consider When Using Liquid Food Coloring To Dye Buttercream

If you want to dye buttercream with liquid food coloring, tread lightly. Being aware of liquid food coloring's power can save your buttercream from disaster.

The Ideal Wine To Pair With Your Next Ham

While the 'red meat goes with red wine' adage is a pretty failsafe guideline, it's also fairly reductive. Ham pairs just as well with white wine as it does red.

Panera Reimagined A Whole New Menu, And We Tried And Ranked Each Item

Find out which items on Panera Bread's New Era menu you should get excited about, and which ones are more negligible in these budget-conscious times.

All You Need Are 3 Ingredients For The Dazzling Pink Squirrel co*cktail

If you enjoy creamy retro co*cktails like the Grasshopper, you'll want to try out a Pink Squirrel. The best part is you only need three ingredients to make one!

Cook /John Tolley

Gochujang Is The Ingredient Your Next Ribeye Steak Needs, According To Bobby Flay - Exclusive

Bobby Flay's signatures dishes often include liberal use of spices and atypical ingredients, such as a ribeye kissed with the unique flavor of Korean gochujang.

Here's Why Instant Coffee Is Usually Cheaper Than Fresh Beans

Instant coffee is almost always cheaper than fresh beans, and the reason why goes back to the harvesting and processing that the coffee goes through.

Cook /Catherine Nyorani

Avoid This Prep Mistake At All Costs To Keep Your Baked Ham Juicy

Baked ham is a dish with flavor that speaks volumes. Unfortunately, its preparation is a slippery slope - with one mistake in particular you need to avoid.

Cook /John Tolley

The Important Differences Between Cooking With Wine Vs Sherry

General red or white wine cannot be used interchangeably with sherry when cooking. To find out why, we must first understand exactly what each is.

The Definitive Guide To All The co*cktails On Palm Royale - Apple TV+'s Latest Hit Show

Of all the stunning and spot-on period details showcased in "Palm Royale," for us it's the popular co*cktails of the 1960s that stand out the most.

Cook /Nikita Ephanov

Salt Your Stew Immediately For The Best Flavor Outcome

The secret to a delicious stew comes from the flavors melding together over a long simmer, so it's important to make sure to get your salt in right away.

Cook /Brandon Rich

Why You Should Cook With Less Onions And Garlic, According To Radhi Devlukia - Exclusive

According to Radhi Devlukia, the FODMAP diet is an established explanation for why people have begun to remove onions and garlic from their routines.

Cook /Luna Regina

Canned Black Beans And Pumpkin Are The Ultimate Hearty Stew Duo

When looking for a quality comfort meal, the importance of warmth cannot be understated. If making a stew, throw black beans and pumpkin in for a winning combo.

Cook /Elizabeth Okosun

Cornmeal Is The Secret To Muffin-Inspired Pancakes

Delicious and reliable cornmeal-based muffins are always a treat, so why not create something similar by sprinkling cornmeal into your pancake batter?

Drink /Michelle Welsch

Why You Should Always Double Strain Your Whiskey Sour co*cktail

Nobody wants their co*cktail to be watered down, plain and simple. Double straining your whiskey sours will assure that stray chips of ice don't get through.

Cook /Elizabeth Okosun

Grilled Okra Is The Earthy Addition To Elevate Your Pasta Salad

Okra is a divisive vegetable for some, but grilling it does the trick when it comes to texture. From there, it tastes great on a number of different salads.

Cook /Molly Harris

Geoffrey Zakarian Braises Short Ribs In A Full Bottle Of Red Wine

Geoffrey Zakarian is revealing his secret to perfectly braised short ribs, sharing he doesn't use a splash of wine in his recipe; he uses the entire bottle.

Bourbon Will Give Your Next Bloody Mary A Bolder Flavor

Introducing the bloody derby (also known as the shotgun bloody and bloody Marianne): a bourbon-spiked, spicy tomato fantasia you didn't know you were missing.

14 Best Grocery Store Chains For Pick-Up Orders

Curbside pick-up is a convenient option for shoppers. Check out what you need to know before you place your order at one of these grocery stores.

Drink /Michelle Welsch

A Roman Holiday Is The Caffeine-Packed Drink With Jungle Bird co*cktail Origins

If you're a fan of tiki co*cktails like the Jungle Bird, you'll want to try the drink's spicier cousin, the gin-based and cold brew coffee-boosted Roman Holiday.

Cook /Michelle Welsch

Your Microwave Is All You Need To Make Spicy Sriracha-Flavored Salt

Sriracha-flavored salt is the delicious condiment you need to quickly upgrade some of your favorite snacks - and it couldn't be any easier to make!

Why You Should Keep Starkist Canned Salmon Off Your Grocery List

Canned salmon is a great staple to keep in your pantry for numerous quick and easy dishes, but the brand you purchase matters when it comes to taste and more.

The Secret To The Best Sauces Is A Few Splashes Of Fortified Wine

Wine is good for more than drinking, it's also good for cooking, and fortified wine is especially great for incorporating into various sauces.

Cook /September Grace Mahino

Suman Vs Kutsinta: What's The Difference Between These Filipino Rice Cakes?

Throughout the Philippines you'll find dozens of variations of rice cake, with suman and kutsinta among the most popular. Let's get to know them both.

Cook /Elizabeth Okosun

Is Mayonnaise Actually Considered A Sauce And Not A Condiment?

When spread on a sandwich it's one thing, yet when it's the base of a remoulade it's another. This pantry staple may have more to it than meets the eye.

A Boulevardier co*cktail Swaps Gin With Bourbon For A Sweet Twist On The Negroni

If you're looking for a playful and sweet variation of the Negroni, why not swap in some bourbon and try out the classic Boulevardier co*cktail?