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

Why Sommeliers Want You To Consider The Weight Of Your Wine When Pairing It With A Dish

Pairing wine and food seems simple, but the sommelier-level wine terms can get a tad confusing. So, what exactly is a wine's weight and how does it factor in?

25 Best Italian Restaurants In New Jersey, According To A Local

New Jersey is home to hundreds of Italian restaurants, but not all of them are of the same caliber. We reached out to a local to fine the best in the state.

Trader Joe's Chocolate Sauce Brand Is A Must-Buy Over Hershey's

When it comes to chocolate sauce, Hershey's is many peoples' go-to brand. But you might want to reach for a bottle of Trader Joe's Organic Midnight Moo instead.

Whiskey Caramel-Glazed Coffee Cake Recipe

Your coffee cake a little ho-hum? Perhaps what it's missing is a whiskey-caramel glaze. Sour cream and two layers of streusel boost the flavor even further.

Cook /Sara Klimek

14 Hearty Stew Recipes For A Comforting Dinner

Stew is one of the most satisfying dishes you can eat. We've rounded up 14 of the heartiest recipes, from Irish classics to Burmese breakfast variations.

Romania Drinks The Most Alcohol Out Of Any Country Worldwide

If you have ever wondered which country drinks the most alcohol on average per capita, we have a definitive answer thanks to a study published by the WHO.

Cook /Anna Staropoli

Don't Be Afraid To Swap Sugar With Molasses In Buttercream Frosting

We love a reliable buttercream frosting, but sometimes it's nice to spice things up. Sweet, rich, and dark, molasses is the perfect sugar stand-in for the job.

Cook /Nikki Munoz

Use Chipotle Peppers To Spice Up Your Next Pork Chop Dinner

A pork chop dinner can always benefit from a little bit of spice. With chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, the pork chops can marinated directly in that heat.

Cook /Lucia Capretti

18 Uncommon Ice Cream Flavors Across The US

Forget plain vanilla and chocolate. There are some of some of the most unique and delicious ice cream flavors from communities across the United States.

Cook /Luna Regina

Roast Butternut Squash With Parmesan For A Flavorful Crunch

Butternut squash never fails as a side, but it doesn't hurt to change it up once in a while. For a flavorful fix, add parmesan and enjoy the elevated texture.

How Long You Should Cook Lobster Tail Under The Broiler

The broiler can be an ideal cooking method for lobster tails, but it's all too easy to either undercook or overcook them. Precision is important.

This Is How Whiskey Was Served In The 18th Century

While most every bar today has a tower of glassware ready and waiting to hold some whiskey, that isn't how it was served in the 18th century.

Sticky Garlic Cauliflower Wings Recipe

Get ready for game day with a flavorful twist on chicken wings: Cauliflower is crispy on the outside, tender on the inside and coated in a sticky garlic sauce.

Cook /Austin Havens-Bowen

The Concentrated Ingredient For Bolder Tomato Soup

This bolder tomato-forward ingredient will work to improve the taste of canned tomato soup or spruce up that recipe you've used for decades.

Cook /Stephanie Friedman

Ina Garten's Genius Tip Makes Peeling Peaches Easier Than Ever

Luckily, thanks to pristine advice from Ina Garten, there's an easier way that makes it completely possible to peel peaches by hand.

13 Canned Chicken Brands, Ranked

Canned chicken is a versatile and shelf-stable protein to keep in your pantry. We reviewed many different brands and decided which one came out on top.

The Process Of Landing A Spot On MasterChef Is Fascinatingly Odd

While we know that competition gets fierce on the cooking reality show "MasterChef," you may be surprised to learn that the audition process is just as intense.

Cook /Sylvia Tomczak

Let Apples Become The Perfect Complement For A Hearty Sausage Dish

Pairing fruit and meat is about balance. Apples contribute a honeyed sweetness that can tame the abundance of umami and even saltiness from the sausages.

Cook /Anna Staropoli

Gordon Ramsay's Luxurious Breakfast Sandwich Is Served On A Brioche Bun

Gordon Ramsay's twist on breakfast involves using brioche. It's a slightly sweet option that provides the perfect vehicle for your next egg sandwich.

Cook /Stephanie Friedman

The Benefits Of Making Caramel Sauce In A Slow Cooker

Why go to the trouble of making homemade caramel sauce instead of buying it from the store? Well, with your slow cooker it's actually no trouble at all.

Cook /Michelle Welsch

Transform Stuffed Pretzels With Savory Spinach And Artichoke Dip

Soft pretzels are delicious. Spinach and artichoke dip is tasty. But can you even imagine the flavor explosion if you mix the two snacks together?

Cook /Javaria Akbar

The Rolling Mistake To Avoid For Perfectly Even Pita Bread

If you're going to the trouble of making pitas, don't suffer ones that are too thin or don't form a decent pocket. See our tip for perfect rolling every time.

Cook /Javaria Akbar

Flats Vs Drums: Which Chicken Wing Is Better For Delectable Dipping?

Flats vs. Drums: It's a debate as old as time. As esteemed food experts at Tasting Table, which way do you think we lean?

Cook /Michelle Welsch

What It Means To Eat Polenta The 'Pucio' Way

Polenta is a core dish of northern Italy, served with all sorts of sauces, as well as simply with butter. We look at what eating it the 'pucio' way entails.

Cook /Matthew Spina

Use Store-Bought Bouillon To Elevate Your Meatballs

Many chefs have a favorite meatball recipe addition in order to boost the flavors from good to great, and store-bought bouillon might be your new favorite.

How To Use Whiskey Stones To Chill Your White Wine

If you love perfectly chilled white wine and hate how ice can water it down, you'll want to think about using whiskey stones to chill your next glass.

Cook /Simone Gerber

How To Store Kewpie Mayo And Maintain Flavor

Kewpie mayonnaise is an extra-rich version of the creamy condiment that has been finding popularity so learn how to properly store some at home.

Creamy Seafood Risotto Recipe

This risotto gains creamy texture and flavor as it cooks in stock and wine, and the seafood medley that's mixed in makes this an elegant dinner offering.

Alfred Hitchco*ck's Favorite Steak Dinner Was Hollywood's Iconic Chasen's

Alfred Hitchco*ck is a film icon known for his movies, but also for his love of food. His favorite steak came from an iconic Hollywood spot called Chasen's.