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

Choose This Nespresso Pod For A Heavenly Affogato

"Affogato" might not be synonymous with satisfaction, but it comes close. Fortunately, that satisfaction can come easily when you use the right Nespresso pod.

Cook /Elizabeth Okosun

For Turkey Breast With A Ham-Like Quality, Brine It In Sugar

If you thought that ham was an irreplaceable and unassailable type of meat, you will be surprised by what can be accomplished by brining turkey in sugar.

Cook /Catherine Nyorani

Turn To Your Tool Kit For A Better Way To Remove Coconut Meat

Removing the meat inside a coconut can be a painstaking process. But guess what? The solution lies in the tool kit sitting in your garage. Yes, that one.

Cook /Julia Holland

The 3-Ingredient Walnut Cake That Offers A Taste Of Italy

Despite its short, flourless ingredient list, this walnut cake from southern Italy is an elegant dessert that's delicately sweet and delightfully dense.

Tanqueray Debuts New Bottle Design For Its Iconic No. 10 Gin

Gin lovers might notice a change to their beloved Tanqueray No. 10, as the company has begun rolling out a brand new bottle design for 2024.

This Is How Lucille Ball Liked To Enjoy Her Pre-Dinner Bourbon

Lucille Ball was an icon of Hollywood comedy and glamour and when she enjoyed a pre-dinner drink, this is how she'd take her spirit of choice, bourbon.

Never Throw Away Pork Fat - Use It To Upgrade Your Sandwich Bread Instead

If you are looking to bring your sandwich game up quite a few levels, check out our tip about saving pork fat and using it to upgrade your bread.

Grocery /Hayley Hamilton Cogill

10 Fresh Produce Must-Buys At Costco And 10 To Skip

Costco's low prices make it a great place to buy fresh produce. While some of the store's fruits and veggies are must-buys, others are better left on the shelf.

The Whiskey And Grapefruit Juice co*cktail You Need To Say Goodbye To Winter

The world of whiskey and grapefruit co*cktails is bigger than you think. For a more interesting and spicy take on things, try this rye and grapefruit creation.

Cook /Nikita Ephanov

The Technique That Makes Aburi Salmon Different From Regular Nigiri

There are many different kinds of sushi made in different ways, and for aburi salmon it's a specific technique that makes it different from regular nigiri.

13 Delicious Dutch Oven Recipes

If you own a Dutch oven, it's time to put it to good use with these 13 recipes ranging from stews to Cuban dishes to sourdough bread. As a bonus, most are easy!

Review: Starbucks' Lavender Oatmilk Chill Leaves Us Cold With Its Fruity-Cereal Flavor

We've enjoyed the spring 2024 lineup of lavender-flavored drinks by Starbucks, but the new Lavender Oatmilk Chill tastes a little too much like Fruity Pebbles.

The Best Wine Pairing For Juicy Lamb Chops

Wine pairing is an art, but you don't need years of hands-on experience to determine the best type of wine to pair with your next lamb chop dinner.

The co*cktail Comebacks These 6 Experts Think Will Follow The Espresso Martini - Exclusive

We asked at the Nassau Paradise Island Wine and Food Fest, and the answers ranged from old classics to bygone trends from decades before the '90s.

Cook /Molly Harris

The Best Way To Determine How Much Buttercream To Make For Your Cakes

If you've ever mixed and matched recipes to make a cake with a different frosting, you might not have had enough buttercream. So how much do you actually need?

Cook /John Tolley

What To Know Before You Use Cast Iron On An Electric Stove

Cast-iron pans are sturdy kitchen workhorses, but they are most commonly used on gas ranges or over open flames. How does an electric stove change things?

14 Best Spots For Bagels In Denver, According To A Former New Yorker

New York isn't the only state with great bagels. Check out the top spots offering hand-rolled, high-quality bagels and spreads in the Denver area.

Cook /Luna Regina

Follow This Essential Step To Save Yourself From Greasy Beef Enchiladas

Enchiladas are delicious, but it is all too easy for them to turn out unappetizingly soggy. You can nip this potential problem in the bud by draining the beef.

Why Rye Whiskey Pairs Perfectly With Fatty Foods, According To Michter's Master Distiller Dan McKee - Exclusive

You might not think that a glass of strong, spicy rye whiskey would be good with your dinner, but expert Dan McKee says the spirit pairs quite well with fat.

Cook /Austin Havens-Bowen

Your Cast-Iron Pan Will Revolutionize The Way You Reheat Pizza

Reheating pizza in the microwave can make for soggy, unappetizing leftovers, but with your cast-iron pan, it can taste almost as fresh as it was originally.

What To Know Before You Swap Pine Nuts For Peanuts In Pesto

Pine nuts are often thought of as essential for pesto, but it is possible to swap them out for other nuts or legumes and still achieve a strong end result.

The Nespresso Pod You Are, Based On Your Zodiac Sign

Have you ever considered the Nespresso pod you'd be, based on your zodiac sign? Knowing it, you could sip on your sign's pod while you read your horoscope.

Cook /Luna Regina

Ditch The Breadcrumbs When Making Meatloaf And Use A Salty Snack Instead

Even though breadcrumbs are an essential part of a successful meatloaf recipe, there are tastier alternatives that can serve the same function.

Cook /Austin Havens-Bowen

Butter-Basting Is Key For The Most Tender And Flavorful Fish

Got fish fillets? Try this quick and easy-to-master technique that results in a meal that is both tender and flavorful. All you need to do is grab the butter.

Drink /Sylvia Tomczak

Give Your Margarita An Herbal Boost With Sage Leaves

Although it might not be part of the traditional lineup of ingredients for a margarita, sage heightens complexity and brings balance to the co*cktail.

11 Types Of French Bread, Explained

What nation is more synonymous with bread then France? With an important attachment to the foodstuff, these are the top French breads you should know.

Cook /Luna Regina

Is It Dangerous To Cook With Hot Tap Water Instead Of Cold?

Using the hot water tap to get a jump start when boiling water seems like a clever shortcut, but there's an unexpected downside that is better avoided.

Lillet Blanc Is The Fortified Wine That Gives Your Gin co*cktails A Floral Touch

If you're asking "What is Lillet Blanc?," we're here to help. This fortified wine adds a unique floral flavor to co*cktails and pairs especially well with gin.

This Is Why Your Dish Unexpectedly Broke In The Microwave

A dropped plate shattering makes sense, but a perfectly good bowl exploding out of the blue in the microwave can leave you searching for the reason why.