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

Cook /Simone Gerber

Canned Navy Beans Are The Secret To Creamier Soups And Stews

Using canned navy beans to make your soup or stew creamier may not be the first method you think of, but this is quick, easy, and effective.

An Italian Local Picked 15 Restaurants In Bologna You Should Know About

While Naples, Rome, and Florence are great, let us take a look at some of the best restaurants in Bologna, Italy, based on a local's experiences.

Cook /Danielle Turner

15 Tips You Need For Cooking In A Dutch Oven, According To A Chef

Dutch ovens aren't just for cooking beef stews. From cleaning advice to cooking tips, here's how to make the most of these brilliant all-purpose pots.

Cook /Javaria Akbar

A Fish Spatula Is The Perfect Tool For Grilling Tofu

Tired of grilling tofu only for it to fall apart in the end? With its thin edge and long length, fish spatulas are the key to preserving your precious tofu.

Crispy, Caramelly Shallot And Apple Tarte Tatin Recipe

With sweet and savory flavors and a crispy crust, this impressive take on French tarte tatin works for everything from a fancy dinner party to a casual brunch.

Cook /Luna Regina

Tomato Sauce Is The Key To Moist Beef Taco Filling

A juicy taco filling is a thing of beauty, full of layered flavors and soft melt-in-the-mouth beefy bites. Tomato sauce is the not-so-secret way to get there.

Jack Daniel's Sinatra Select: The Ultimate Bottle Guide

Frank Sinatra and Jack Daniel's are synonymous, which the distillery has now honored in the Sinatra Select expression. So, we sampled it for this bottle guide.

Cook /Wendy Leigh

For A Different Twist On Crab Cakes, Break Out Your Grill

There's no shortage of possible ways to turn a crustacean into a delicious dish, but grilling it takes the cake, especially when it's a crab cake.

Cook /Simone Gerber

How Long You Can Actually Store Dried Corn Kernels In Your Pantry

Some pantry staples seem like they may never ever go bad, but almost everything has a finite shelf life, so how long can you hold on to dried corn kernels?

Popular Jarritos Flavors, Ranked

Sweet and refreshing, a bottle of Mexican Jarritos is the perfect warm-weather drink. We sampled all 12 flavors to decide which one was our favorite.

Cook /Nikita Ephanov

Balance The Flavor Of Clams With Celery Leaves In Your Next Pasta

There's no question that seafood pasta is always a delicious meal choice and you can use celery the next time you make clam pasta to balance the flavors.

Cook /Nikki Munoz

Can You Freeze Fried Okra?

It's easy to find yourself on autopilot and toss all of your leftovers into the freezer, but it's worth looking at them on a case-by-case basis.

Gluten-Free Crab Cakes With Dill Mayo Recipe

These completely gluten-free crab cakes form a versatile, nutritious, and wholly delightful dish that's only elevated further by the herby sauce atop the cakes.

Why You Should Avoid Making Riced Cauliflower Ahead Of Time

Cauliflower isn't the best to prepare in advance and store for later use. Instead, try making it on the same day that you need it and avoiding storage.

Cook /Julia Holland

Hoda Kotb's Ritz Cracker Cake Only Requires 2 Simple Ingredients

Hoda Kotb's co-workers on the 'Today' show presented her with a multitiered yellow box birthday cake embellished with Ritz crackers live on air.

Cook /Nikki Munoz

A Slathering Of Butter Is The Key To Serving Irish Soda Bread

Buttered toast may be simple, but it's easily one of the most delicious pairings out there, and it's no different with Irish soda bread.

Drink /Lisa Curran Matte

How The Mimosa Became The Ultimate Brunch co*cktail

The mimosa is considered the ultimate brunch libation these days, but how did that come to be? There's a complex international lineage and conflicting stories.

Cook /Ellanor Aquitaine

The Rise And Fall Of Tapioca Pudding

Tapioca has a storied past from a saving a soldier to rescuing India in a famine. So, here's a look at the rise and fall of this versatile root-sourced food.

Cook /Stephanie Friedman

How Much Shredded Meat Can You Get From A Rotisserie Chicken?

Rotisserie chickens can provide delicious and convenient meals in full, but they can also be shredded to incorporate into a variety of other dishes.

Here's Why Bar Spoons Are Twisted And How It Helps Make Better Drinks

Bar spoons with twisted handles are so commonplace because they are extremely useful tools that make creating co*cktails easier in myriad ways.

Cook /Stephanie Friedman

Irish Beer Bread Is The Perfect Snack For Enjoying A Cold Guinness

If you enjoy drinking beer, then there's a great chance you will also enjoy its taste in other forms as well. Irish beer bread is a great way to savor Guinness.

18 International Starbucks Bakery Items You Need To Know About

Numerous bakery items sold by Starbucks locations abroad aren't available in the U.S. Here are some international Starbucks bakery items to know about.

Cook /Stephanie Friedman

It's Time To Start Turning Frozen Berries Into Soup

Not to be confused with smoothie bowls, berry soup is a treat all on its own, although the base ingredient of the two dishes remains the same.

Cook /Nikki Munoz

How Much Store-Bought Frosting You Actually Need For Your Cake

Store-bought frosting is tricky to measure while it's still sitting on the grocery shelf. The container says "16 ounces," but what does that mean for your cake?

Chicken Cordon Bleu-Style French Tacos Recipe

These chicken cordon bleu-style French tacos aren't really tacos but rather a crispy, cheesy, and all-around delicious midpoint between paninis and burritos.

Cook /Luna Regina

Top Mashed Potatoes With Tzatziki Sauce For A Deliciously Creamy Bite

When sour cream just doesn't cut it anymore, for example, consider tzatziki for a change. You'll fall in love with the flavor and texture twists.

We Tried 8 Spots At Disney Springs And Here's What's Worth The Hype

During a recent visit to Walt Disney World, I caught up with Disney Springs' Executive Chef Georg Paulussen to hear which dining destinations he recommends.

Drink /Michelle Welsch

Wash Bourbon With Duck Fat For A Flavorful 2-Ingredient Drink

Combining bourbon with duck fat may sound like an unlikely pairing, but trust us, you'll love the smooth texture the process imparts upon the whiskey.

Cook /Stephanie Friedman

Flax Seeds Give Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies A Texture Upgrade

Flax seeds can be used as a substitute to eggs in vegan cookies; because they absorb more moisture you may end up with a slightly crumbly cookie.