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

Cook /John Tolley

Your Breakfast Sandwiches Need Refried Beans

Breakfast sandwiches - be it a bacon, egg, and cheese or a sausage biscuit - are a great way to start the day. To kick it up a notch, add refried beans.

Cook /Elizabeth Okosun

Lavender Is The Floral Herb You Probably Didn't Think To Use With Chicken

Experimenting with new herbs is a great way to spruce up your next go-to chicken dish, and floral, sweet, herbaceous lavender is a tasty place to start.

What Is Mamajuana, And How Do You Sip The Dominican Drink?

Rum isn't the only spirit hailing from the Caribbean. Mamajuana is a spicy, botanical-rich liqueur popular in the Dominican Republic. So, how do you drink it?

Cook /Claire Redden

How To Swap Out Egg Whites With Pumpkin Puree

Rather than leaving out the eggs or swapping them for a more common equivalent, try replacing them with an unexpected ingredient: pumpkin puree

Cook /Abigail Bliss

13 Ways To Upgrade The Flavor Of Store-Bought Pizza Sauce

While the taste of store-bought pizza sauce can be tricky to anticipate, there are fortunately several ways to upgrade the flavor closer to homemade status.

Does Wine Taste Different Out Of A Stemless Glass?

Stemless glasses may seem like a harmless convenience, but wine glasses have stems for a reason. Depending on the variety, your wine might even taste different!

Spinach And Feta Scones Recipe

Spinach and feta add a Mediterranean, spanakopita-inspired flair to classic scones. This easy, cheesy bake results in a versatile treat for any time of the day.

Cook /Luna Regina

Molasses Is The Sweet Addition Your Morning Oatmeal Needs

Oatmeal is the perfect healthy and filling breakfast to jump-start your day - but sometimes it can get a little bland. Adding some molasses can liven it up!

11 Creative Ways To Use Egg Whites

Whether you're looking for ways to use leftover whites or want to try new egg white recipes, here are some super creative ways to use egg whites.

The Melty Accident That Lead To The Creation Of Soft Serve Ice Cream

Imagine a world without Fudgie the Whale. Pretty bleak, right? Thankfully, Tom Carvel's truck broke down on a hot day and ice cream history was forever changed.

Cook /Emma Segrest

Add An Earthy Finesse To Chicken Cordon Bleu With Sage Leaves

Fresh sage leaves cut through the richness of chicken cordon bleu to infuse the dish with an explosion of bright and earthy flavor.

14 Canned Peppers You Should Stock Your Pantry With

A pantry just isn't complete with some cans of peppers. Here are canned peppers that we recommend stocking your pantry with, from super hot to not.

Cook /Fred Decker

13 Best Substitutes For Dill, According To A Chef

Looking to swap dill for something else in a recipe? Out skilled chef has 13 excellent substitutes in mind, ranging from zesty cilantro to sweet mint.

The Easiest Way To Pair Cheese With Alcohol That Isn't Wine, According To A Cheesemonger

Wine and cheese is a classic alcohol and cheese pairing - but it's just one of many options. Beer, cider, and spirits also pair well with various cheeses.

Cook /Claire Redden

The Nespresso Frother Hack For Hot Milk With Less Foam

Believe it or not, you can change the texture of your Nespresso milk frother's foam using a simple hack that's actually mentioned in the user manual.

Cook /Elettra Pauletto

15 Tips From Celebrity Chefs To Make The Ultimate Potato Salad

If you're looking to impress with your potato salad at the next picnic, test out these practical and simple tips from your favorite celebrity chefs.

Cook /John Tolley

Chili-Infused Butter Will Give Your Steak A Spicy Flavor Boost

While there are plenty of ways of going about adding chilis, and other forms of spice, to steaks, butter has some distinct advantages.

Cook /Claire Waggoner

15 Ways To Use Canned Peaches

You might know them as the dusty item in the back of your pantry, but canned peaches have a lot of culinary value, if you know how to get creative.

Keep Batter On Your Onions Rings With The Help Of Cornstarch

Is there any more disheartening experience than watching the batter fall off your onion ring and in to the fryer? Here's a surefire way to keep the batter on.

Cook /Emma Segrest

Oranges Lend Great Flavor To Salmon, But Marmalade Is Even Better

The subtle sweetness in oranges balances out the fatty flavor in salmon and you can lean into this pairing by upgrading your oranges to include marmalade.

Cook /Kirsten Nunez

8 Tips You Need For Curing Egg Yolks

Curing egg yolks is a process that can deliver an immensely flavorful ingredient to your kitchen. All you need to know for the process are a few key tips.

Cook /Elizabeth Okosun

Garlic Is The Easy Cornbread Addition For Next-Level Flavor

Very few things in life are as satisfying as fresh cornbread - but fresh cornbread with added garlic? It's a pairing you don't want to miss out on.

Cook /Austin Havens-Bowen

The Sweet Tip For Using Up Leftover Wonton Wrappers

Wonton wrappers are typically associated with savory applications, but that doesn't mean they can't fare excellently in the world of desserts.

Cook /Matthew Spina

Don't Make This Mistake When Storing Sourdough Bread Starter

You worked so hard to get your fickle sourdough starter just right; it would be heartbreaking if you then accidentally stored it in the wrong kind of container.

Cook /Wendy Leigh

Steam Lobster Tails In Beer For Elevated Flavor

Steaming lobster tails in beer is a creative way to liven up the delicious crustaceans. Here are some tips to help you choose the right beer and more.

Chef Michael White Talks Pasta Tips And His New Restaurant In The Bahamas - Exclusive Interview

Chef Michael White has opened a new restaurant in Nassau, called Paranza. We caught up with White for an exclusive interview on what makes this opening special.

Triple-Distilled Liquor Vs Continuously Distilled: Is There A Difference?

Most liquors are either distilled using pot stills or continuous stills. But what's the difference between triple distillation and continuous distillation?

Cook /Stephanie Friedman

For A Single-Serve Crispy Brownie, Cook It In The Air Fryer

Maybe time is of the essence or we simply don't want an entire batch of sweet treats sitting around the house. But we can still have our fudgy dessert.

Cook /Wendy Leigh

The Easy Addition For Double The Cocoa In Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ramping up the chocolatey flavor of your cookies doesn't have to mean using more chocolate chips. Instead, infuse cocoa straight into the dough itself.