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

A Malty Brew Should Be Your Go-To When Pairing Beer With Spicy Food, According To An Expert

Pairing food with beer requires knowledge of how different flavors work together on the palate. An expert explains why spicy food works best with malty beers.

News /Matthew Spina

Why Your Starbucks Cold Cups Are About To Look Different

We're always on the lookout for Starbucks innovations when it comes to tasty new beverages, but this time it's the actual disposable cups that are changing.

Cook /Luna Regina

Are Peanuts Actually Just Beans In Disguise?

Food categorization can be a minefield, with items you thought were fruits turning out to be vegetables. But peanuts are in a confusing league of their own.

A Tea Expert's Favorite Pairing For Decadent Cheesecake

When a bite of cheesecake feels a little too rich in the mouth, it's time to slice through that richness with a good cup of high-quality tea. But which one?

Truff Debuts Its Hottest Hot Sauce Ever With A Star Wars Dark Side Theme

Since surging in popularity with black truffle-infused hot sauce, Truff hasn't slowed down on new product releases. The latest is a collab with "Star Wars."

Cook /Sylvia Tomczak

How To Properly Eat A Wedge Salad

Wedge salads are probably one of the most enigmatic greens to eat out there. Dynamic in composition, its consumption requires one to be meticulous in approach.

Cook /Anna Staropoli

Macadamia Nuts Are The Best Thing To Happen To Breakfast

If you want to add some crunch to your favorite breakfast staples like pancakes or waffles, try swapping out the standard toppings for macadamia nuts.

Cook /Carmen Varner

14 Creative Uses For Frozen Spinach

If you have a bag of frozen spinach on hand, there are a lot of tasty, creative, and convenient ways to utilize this nutrition-dense veggie in your next meal.

Cook /Michelle Welsch

Cool Whip Candy Tastes Like 3 Musketeers And Only Requires 3 Ingredients

Making your own candy bars feels like a daunting task, but it couldn't be more simple. Here's how to turn chocolate and Cool Whip into a sweet treat.

The Best Whiskey To Try For Beginners, According To An Expert

With such a wide world of styles of brands, getting into whiskey drinking can be intimidating for a novice. We asked an expert for the best place to start.

Cook /Michelle Welsch

Bulk Up Your Baked Sweet Potatoes With A Canned Lentil Topping

Baked sweet potatoes are great on their own, but they can be a little one-note. Adding canned lentils as a topping boosts their protein content and texture.

Cook /Simone Gerber

The Proper Way To Store Fresh Tomatillos

When you know how to properly store fresh produce, you can get the most out of them in many different recipes. Here's what to know about tomatillos.

Cook /Courtney Brandt

Upgrade The Flavor Of Your Tortilla Soup With One Simple Step

Who doesn't love a bowl of comforting tortilla soup? It's already pretty perfect, but believe it or not, there's an easy way to elevate this soup even more.

Drink /Michelle Welsch

The Expert-Approved Tea Pairing For Your Next Charcuterie Board

To find out what tea pairs best with charcuterie boards, Tasting Table recently turned to expert Tony Gebely, author of Tea: A User's Guide.

An Expert Confirms Wood Planks Can Help Improve A Bad Bottle Of Bourbon

We'd heard about a trick where folks were sticking wood into bottles of bourbon to enhance flavor, so we asked an expert if it would work.

Drink /Lisa Curran Matte

The Murky History Of The Southside co*cktail

The Southside is a simple, tasty, and unassuming co*cktail made with citrus, gin, mint, and sugar. Still, no one can quite agree on its exact history and recipe.

Cook /Stephanie Friedman

A Chef Explains Why French Onion Soup Tastes Better At A Restaurant Than At Home

If you think that the French onion soup you get at a restaurant is always better than what you can make it home, it isn't just your imagination.

The Best Booze To Pair With Beet Juice For A Uniquely Earthy Sip, According To An Expert

Beets probably aren't the first ingredient you reach for when mixing up a co*cktail, but they can work beautifully with the right pairing in the right context.

Cook /Luna Regina

How To Quickly Swap Out Milk With Water When Baking A Cake

It's always a pain when you start baking a cake only to realize that you're missing a key ingredient, such as milk. Luckily, you can sub in water in a pinch.

Cook /Matthew Spina

When To Use Canned Tomatoes Instead Of Fresh, According To An Expert

Tasting Table reached out to Danny Freeman, author of the cookbook 'Danny Loves Pasta,' to ask when he prefers to use canned tomatoes over fresh.

Cook /Julia Holland

Roasted Cauliflower Florets Are Your Secret For Delicious Veggie Tacos

It can be hard to capture that textural oomph in veggie dishes. But roasted cauliflower florets soak up sauces and add a flavorful crunch to your veggie tacos!

Drink /James Hastings

Ron Zacapa No. 23 Centenario: The Ultimate Bottle Guide

Guatemala may not be the first place you expect a great rum to come from, but Ron Zacapa Centenario Sistema Solera No.23 proves otherwise.

The Right Way To Drink Gin, According To An Expert

Gin is more than an important co*cktail ingredient. It's a tasty beverage in its own right. So, what's the right way to drink it? Tasting Table asked an expert.

Drink /Nikita Ephanov

Should Coffee co*cktails Be Shaken Or Stirred?

We all know how James Bond feels on the general subject of shaking versus stirring, but when it comes to coffee co*cktails should they be shaken or stirred?

Why Some Cheeses Are More Expensive Than Others, According To An Expert

Not all cheeses are created equal, so it stands to reason that there will be price differences. But what particular differences make certain cheeses pricier?

Drink /Michelle Welsch

The Origin Of Chile's Cola De Mono Drink May Trace Back To A Wild Party And A Missing Gun

A truly epic party can result in stories that become legend. In the case of one party, the result of the festivities was the now-classic cola de mono drink.

Cook /Nikki Munoz

The Most Important Factor For The Crispiest Fried Chicken, According To A Chef

You can bet your bottom dollar that fried chicken will be perfectly crispy when picked up from a restaurant, but making it at home requires some know-how.

Drink /Michelle Welsch

A co*cktail Expert's Top Tip For Infusing Whiskey

Whether you're looking to infuse a dram with vanilla or bring a fruity punch with dates, knowing how to infuse booze can help you feel like a pro bartender.

Drink /Stephanie Maida

How To Pair Wine With Bay Scallops, According To A Sommelier

Scrumptious bay scallops should have a great liquid sidekick. If you have wine in mind, then some expert insights might help you pick the perfect pairing.