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

Cook /Matthew Spina

Why It's Important To Layer Ingredients When Making Soup

A pot of simmering soup is the ultimate symbol of comfort food, but you don't get that perfect homey flavor without layering your ingredients.

Cook /Nikita Ephanov

The Difference Between Cream Of Coconut And Coconut Cream

They might sound like slightly different names for the same thing, but coconut cream and cream of coconut are completely different and serve different purposes.

News /Autumn Swiers

Chuck E. Cheese Is Testing Its First Tiered Membership Program

Never before has the home of pizza and rodent costumes, Chuck E. Cheese, offered a membership, let alone one with multiple tiers. But now that is changing.

Cook /Michelle Welsch

Cracker Jack Vs Caramel Corn: What's The Difference?

Though confusing Cracker Jack popcorn and caramel popcorn is a forgivable mistake, the distinctions are clear when it comes to these two snackable recipes.

Cook /Matthew Spina

The Pastry Mistake To Avoid When Making Chicken Pot Pie, According To Paul Hollywood

If you're want advice on how to properly make a pastry dough, you'll want to listen to what Paul Hollywood from "The Great British Bake Off" has to say.

The 12 Best Restaurants In Healdsburg

Healdsburg, CA is in the heart of wine country, so naturally, it has great food and drink. These 12 restaurants are the region's most delicious offerings.

Cook /Nikki Munoz

The Cornbread Twist That'll Make Your Next Batch Even Sweeter

There's no denying that traditional cornbread is delicious all on its own, but this cornbread twist will make your next batch even sweeter.

Drink /Chesney McDonald

The 12 Best Indian Whiskies

The popularity of Indian whisky is on the rise. Aficionados across the world are turning to these brands in order to get a taste of the country's spirit.

Spicy Sesame Beef Recipe

Slightly spiced and full of nutty sesame flavor, this sesame beef recipe is one stir-fry that you'll want to keep on your weeknight dinner rotation.

Bobby Flay Is More Than Ready To Take Bobby's Burgers To The Next Level - Exclusive

Bobby's Burgers is Bobby Flay's love letter to patties and fries that serves up a host of burger styles and sides, including his labor-intensive fries.

San Francisco's Historic Ghirardelli Square Is The Modern-Day Chocolate Factory We All Deserve

If you're a chocolate fan, you've heard of Ghirardelli. Take a trip to Ghirardelli Square in San Francisco to discover all the chocolate brand has to offer.

Cook /Autumn Swiers

For A Mess-Free Cheesesteak, Wrap It All Up In Stromboli Dough

Love a good cheesesteak but not the mess that comes with it? Try wrapping up your next cheesesteak with some stromboli dough to keep easily contained.

Cook /Simone Gerber

Spike Chocolate Cookies With Bourbon For A Richer Taste

Chocolate cookies are guaranteed to draw a crowd, but if you are a true chocolate fiend, you may wish that the chocolate flavor came through even more.

Add Bourbon-Soaked Oak Chips To Your Homebrew For A Smokier Beer

Homebrewing allows you to create your own specific flavors and you can experiment with using some bourbon-soaked oak chips for a smokier brew.

10 Athletic Brewing Co. Non-Alcoholic Beers, Ranked

Athletic Brewing Co. offers a variety of near beers for every occasion. We reviewed some of their best-sellers and ranked them based on flavor and aroma.

Cook /Simone Gerber

How To Store Peas The Right Way

Nutritious, fresh green peas can be used in both sweet and savory dishes - and even in co*cktails. But how do you store them so you always have some on hand?

Plant-Based "Egg"y Breakfast Casserole Recipe

This breakfast casserole manages to capture plenty of "eggy" and "bacony" goodness, all with vegan, plant-based ingredients.

Cook /Michelle Welsch

Agar Powder Is The Vegan Ingredient To Use In Place Of Egg Whites

Finding a decent substitute for the binding power of egg whites can be a challenge for vegans. Luckily, agar is the perfect plant-based ingredient for the job.

14 Best Chicken Products At Trader Joe's You Can't Miss Out On

Who knew that Trader Joe's is teeming with chicken products deserving of the spotlight? Add these items to your cart the next time you make a Trader Joe's run.

Cook /Sylvia Tomczak

Why Using A Reactive Pan When Deglazing Is A Major Mistake

Deglazing is a bit more complicated that it might seem, and the first major hurdle is knowing which types of pans you can deglaze and which can't handle it.

How To Let Your Dim Sum Server Know You Need A Hot Water Refill

Eating dim sum in an authentic dum sum restaurant can entail a couple of gestures that pass non-verbal messages to the waitstaff in the noisy environment.

Here's How Starbucks Almost Served Boba

While Starbucks and boba seem like a perfect pairing, the massively popular bubble tea has yet to take off at the coffee chain - though the company did test it.

The Restaurants Where Frank Sinatra Ate In Las Vegas

The connection between Frank Sinatra and Las Vegas is widely known. Here are the many restaurants where Ol' Blue Eyes ate when he was in Las Vegas.

Cook /Nikki Munoz

Sour Cream Is The Secret Ingredient For Lighter, Tangier Potato Salad

While potato salad is delicious, it can be heavy since mayonnaise is often used as the base of the dressing. Luckily, you can swap out the mayo for sour cream.

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.

Cook /Elizabeth Okosun

For Perfectly Pink Salmon, Poach Fillets In Olive Oil

There are many ways to prepare salmon, but not all methods are created equal. To achieve a robust and flavorful fillet, try poaching salmon in olive oil.

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!