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

A Sommelier Explains Why Dessert Wine Is The Best Pairing For Dark Chocolate

Dark chocolate is more bitter and less sugary than the milk and white varieties, so, according to an expert, pairing it with a sweeter dessert wine is best!

Cook /Nikki Munoz

Grate Your Tofu For A 'Meatier' Take On Vegetarian Tacos

There are many ways to make vegetarian tacos, but not all of them deliver on the "meaty" taste that we sometimes want from a good meat replacement.

Cook /Simone Gerber

The Best Place To Store Organic Onions To Prevent Sprouting

While we all buy our veggies with the best intentions of using them up quickly, you may need this tip about the best place to store your organic onions.

Cook /Julia Holland

Why Beefsteak Tomatoes Are The Best Variety For Slicing And Dicing

There are many more types of tomatoes out there than you might expect, and not all of them are particularly well-suited to slicing and dicing.

Drink /Chesney McDonald

10 Best Bourbon And Chocolate Pairings, According To A Spirits Expert

Many would say bourbon and chocolate are made for each other. But with so many brands, knowing which pairs work can be difficult. Thankfully, we did the work.

Cook /Nikki Munoz

Dredge Oreos In Pancake Batter For The Easiest Deep-Fried Cookies

If you love the idea of making deep-fried Oreos at home but are worried about it being difficult, there is no need to fret. Just grab pancake batter.

Why You Should Think Twice Before Adding Rice Beer To Your Gluten-Free Diet

Given that rice is gluten free, it is perfectly logical to assume that rice beer would also be gluten free, but that isn't necessarily the case.

Cook /Nikki Munoz

Toss Your Tofu In Marinade Ahead Of Time For An Infusion Of Flavors

A marinade infuses the flavors into the tofu so that, after it's cooked, it will taste far from bland. Find out how to do it and what flavors to do it with.

12 Best Recipes Featuring Almond Flour

From sweets to savory dishes, here are some of our favorite recipes to put that almond flour that's been sitting in your pantry to use in your kitchen.

Cook /Julia Holland

We Finally Know How Fortune Cookies Get Their Messages Inside

Have you ever wondered how the little slips of paper get inside fortune cookies? They aren't baked into the dough or carefully maneuvered inside after shaping.

Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala Soup Recipe

If your favorite part of chicken tikka masala is the curry sauce, you'll love this creamy, perfectly spiced crockpot tomato soup that pairs amazingly with naan.

Drink /Stephanie Friedman

Drink Your Shirley Temple Frozen For The Ultimate Slushie

This sweet nostalgic favorite is delicious in its own right, but when you're craving something frozen, a Shirley Temple slushie is sure to hit the spot.

10 Central American Rum Brands, Ranked

Central American rum may not be as well-known as Caribbean rum, but it's still filled with quality spirits. We ranked 10 popular Central American rum brands

Cook /Austin Havens-Bowen

How To Elevate Canned Sausage Gravy With Just One Addition

You might make homemade biscuits and gravy for a decadent breakfast, or perhaps you make it easier on yourself and go for canned sausage gravy instead.

Cook /Elizabeth Okosun

Deglaze Pork With A Pilsner To Soak Up Maximum Flavor

When used in cooking, the slight bitterness of a pilsner erupts into a malty delicious flavor, punctuated with a crisp, floral quality that saturates pork.

Cook /Wendy Leigh

Are Red Beans And Kidney Beans The Same Thing?

While there may not be a hard line between kidney beans and red beans when it comes to many recipes, it's important to be familiar with both of them.

Cook /Austin Havens-Bowen

The Creamy Difference Between Chocolate Mousse And Pots De Creme

You may have looked at pots de creme and mistook them for chocolate mousse in the past. These two French desserts have much in common but also key differences.

How A Simple Sparkling Wine Drink Got The Name 'Cold Duck'

Cold duck is an elevated two-parter (not dissimilar to a highball) made from a combination of sparkling burgundy wine and champagne.

Cook /Simone Gerber

How Do Vacuum Wine Stoppers Really Work?

You may have heard that vacuum wine stoppers are the latest and greatest in wine preservation technology, but how do they work? And do they work well?

Cook /Brian Udall

Why You Should Think Twice Before Cooking Scallops In Butter

If butter is your go-to cooking fat, you might want to consider swapping it for oil when cooking at high heats. Butter's low smoke point can be problematic.

Cook /Sylvia Tomczak

Add Fresh Mint To Your Next Batch Of Chocolate Chip Cookies For A Zing

Chocolate and mint are often found swirled together in delicious candies and ice creams, so why not use them in your next batch of cookies?

Capers Are The Sardine Substitute That'll Bring Mediterranean Flair To Your Meal

The fishy, umami flavor of sardines is hard to replicate. Luckily, tangy, crunchy capers are a great substitute for adding some plant-based Mediterranean zest.

Cook /Julia Holland

Dairy-Free Mozzarella Is The Vegan Cheese That Gives Manicotti A Creamy Lift

With its creamy cheese filling and topping, manicotti might seem like a recipe that would be challenging to make a vegan version of, but it's easily possible.

Vegan Avocado Brownies Recipe

This plant-based take on gooey chocolate brownies features avocados and just 5 other ingredients for a rich, moist, vegan-friendly treat.

Canned Pork Brains Are The Simple Way To Try Traditional Taco De Sesos

While you're probably used to the traditional ground beef or pulled pork in tacos, the dish is surprisingly perfect for testing out canned pork brains.

Cook /Javaria Akbar

Cold Searing Is Key For The Crispiest Skin Chicken Thighs

It may seem counterintuitive but cooking chicken thighs by starting with a cold pan and no fat makes for the crispiest skin and most succulent meat imaginable.

Cook /Austin Havens-Bowen

Use Canned Beets To Make A Quick, Vibrant Hummus

Some recipes for beet hummus call for roasted or boiled beets, but that doesn't mean canned ones can't pass on the same flavor.

12 Ways To Add A Crunchy Element To Your Cakes

Nothing sets a cake apart like crunchy elements as a frosting topper or to complement the soft center. Here are creative suggestions for adding crunch to cake.

The Difference Between Hawaiian Shaved Ice And Italian Ice, Explained

Despite their similarities, Hawaiian shaved ice and Italian ice are two different desserts with unique recipes and origins. Here are the differences, explained.