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

Trader Joe's Vs Whole Foods: Which Grocery Store Meat Counter Is Better?

Foodies have been debating for years whether it's preferable to live near a Whole Foods or a Trader Joe's. If the meat department is key, we've got your answer.

Cook /Matthew Spina

'Nduja Is The Pork Paste Your Stews Have Been Missing

Forgo your standard way of boosting flavor in a stew and try 'nduja for a unique profile that adds an array of welcome elements all at once.

Cook /Molly Harris

How To Store Cake Pops Like A Baking Connoisseur

Thanks to their coating, cake pops stay fresh for longer than the cake itself. But with certain storage, they can stay fresh for more than a month.

Smoked Salmon And Leek Soup Recipe

This unique, smoky soup is almost impossibly simple to make, and its bright, herbaceous flavors find the perfect foil in umami smoked salmon.

The Best Way To Store Vanilla Extract, Real Or Fake

Vanilla extract is a staple ingredient almost every home and commercial baker uses and can be quite pricey; so it's important to know how to store it properly.

We Tried Starbucks' At-Home Creamers And This Was Our Favorite

With an extensive choice of creamers on store shelves, it can be hard to choose one. For Starbucks fans, these creamers are a no-brainer ─ see how they compare.

Cook /Molly Harris

Brine-Cured Vs Dry-Cured Olives: What's The Difference?

There far more types of olives out there than you may have guessed, and those types can be further distinguished by which curing process they go through.

Ava Gardner's Favorite Way To Drink Her Gin Of Choice, Beefeater

Timeless Hollywood star Ava Gardner wasn't just a gifted thespian, she was also a heavyweight drinker, and her libation of choice was Beefeater gin.

Cook /Austin Havens-Bowen

The Common Oven Mitt Mistake You're Probably Making

Oven mitts are easy to forget about outside of the brief windows when they are needed to handle hot dishes, but you should remember them come cleaning time.

Drink /Lisa Curran Matte

The Origin Story Of Nescafé Instant Coffee Dates Back To The 1930s

Contrary to prevailing logic, Nescafé, the world's first globally distributed instant coffee brand, wasn't developed as a modern convenience for homemakers.

Cook /Autumn Swiers

Pull Out The Pork Rinds For An Elevated Chips And Dip Experience

Chips and dip might be a classic duo, but that doesn't mean you can't shake things up. Try pairing pork rinds with your next batch of dip for a tasty snack.

Why Milkshakes Always Taste Better At A Diner, Explained

If you've ever tried and failed miserably to whip up a diner-quality milkshake at home, you are definitely not alone. Here's what's going wrong.

Cook /John Tolley

What Is The Actual Difference Between Sauces And Dips?

Sauces and dips have a whole lot in common, but are the labels fully interchangeable? Not quite. Here are the subtle differences between them.

News /Autumn Swiers

Tennessee Bill Bars Support Animals From Entering Restaurant Dining Rooms

In Tennessee, it used to be okay for restaurant-goers to bring emotional support animals to the indoor dining area. But a new bill aims to put a stop to that.

The Absolute Best Type Of Beef Cuts To Use For Pho Broth

Pho is bad if the broth lacks taste or is too salty, sweet, or briny. It needs to taste balanced and, well, beefy if you're making beef noodle soup or beef pho.

Sweet And Spicy Apple Cider Chicken Wings Recipe

If you're looking for crispy, flavorful wings without frying, you've found them. A dry brine and a glaze with gochujang and gochugaru are a few of the keys.

Does It Matter What Type Of Vodka You Use In Homemade Sauce? A Chef Weighs In

Wine is often divided into drinking wines and cooking wines, but is vodka the same way? We spoke to an expert about what kind of vodka to use for vodka sauce.

Cook /Brian Udall

What Makes Orange Egg Yolks So Special?

When it comes to eggs, you've probably heard that those with darker orange yolks are best. But is this true? Here's the meaning of orange egg yolks, explained.

Cook /Javaria Akbar

A Spoon Is All You Need To Flawlessly Peel Your Next Kiwi

Few things in this world beat the taste of a fresh kiwi, but separating the fruit from the skin can be a pain. Using a spoon, however, makes this very easy.

Nc'nean Organic Single Malt Whisky Is As Good For The Planet As It Is For Your Spirits Shelf

Although popular in the UK, Nc'nean is a relatively new brand for American Scotch enthusiasts to discover. Here is our review of its organic single malt whisky.

Cook /Julia Holland

Swap Fresh Carrots With Canned For An Easy Carrot Cake

Carrot cake is traditionally made by grating fresh carrots, but you can skip the legwork and change up the texture by using canned carrots instead.

Dark Chocolate-Tahini Cottage Cheese Ice Cream Recipe

Paired with dark chocolate and tahini, cottage cheese makes a rich, nutty ice cream that's low in carbs, high in protein, and can be made in the food processor.

Cook /Nikita Ephanov

The Fatty Difference Between Beef And Pork Ribs

Pork ribs and beef ribs certainly taste different, but there are plenty of other things we should know about the variations between these two versions of ribs.

Instant Coffee Creates A Simplified Shaken Espresso Drink Without The Fuss

If you love shaken espresso, there's great news. You can easily make this coffee drink at home - and all you need is instant coffee and a few basic ingredients.

Drink /Michelle Welsch

What Does The Supérieur Designation Mean On A Wine Label?

Picking a bottle of wine can be overwhelming, especially with all the complicated terms on the labels. Here is the meaning of Bordeaux Supérieur, explained.

14 Chain Restaurants With The Absolute Best Loaded Baked Potatoes

A loaded baked potato is much more than a side dish, topped with cheese, bacon, sour cream and more. Find out which chain restaurants serve the best spuds.

Cook /Elizabeth Okosun

Sweet Tea Is Your Secret Ingredient For Juicy And Flavorful Fried Chicken

Everyone knows that a bite of crispy chicken goes down well with a sip of chilled sweet tea, but have you ever considered steeping it in the liquid first?

Butternut Squash And Brussels Sprout Lasagna Recipe

This one-of-a-kind lasagna offers several unique elements, from its Brussels sprouts béchamel to its topping of toasted butternut squash seeds.

Cook /Austin Havens-Bowen

Cream Cheese Is The Secret Ingredient For Silky Taco Soup

Cream cheese is usually spread on a bagel or thrown in a cheesecake, but it can also be the secret ingredient in silky taco soup.