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

Cook /Courtney Brandt

Elevate Baked Potatoes With Your Favorite Hummus

While traditional toppings like butter, sour cream, and cheese are delicious, why not take your baked potato game to the next level with hummus?

Cook /Stephanie Maida

Give Your Classic BLT A Fresh Twist With Alfalfa Sprouts

If you're looking for an especially easy and quick way to upgrade your plain ol' BLT, we suggest freshening it up with a sprinkling of alfalfa sprouts.

20 Hot Dog Hacks You'll Wish You Knew Sooner

For all intents and purposes, hot dogs are a blank canvas ripe for customization. These hot dog hacks will revolutionize how you approach your franks.

Cook /Carmen Varner

17 Ways To Elevate Imitation Crab

Imitation crab is an affordable seafood option. Here are some of the best ways to take this ingredient to the next level and add it to your favorite dishes.

The Timing Mistake You Need To Avoid When Broiling In The Oven

The broiler setting on the oven might be a function that you never use, but if you do, you need to be sure to only use it safely in limited bursts.

Cook /Michelle Welsch

Level Up Your Ice Cream With This Simple Bowl Trick

Details matter, and even the smallest action can have a profound effect on the final dishes you place on the dining room table. Such is the case with ice cream.

9 Frozen Dumpling Brands, Ranked Worst To Best

Frozen dumplings are tasty, filling, and convenient. Check out our recommendations for the brands you should stock up on for when the craving strikes.

Cook /September Grace Mahino

When It Comes To Halal Steak, What Is Considered A 'Forbidden' Cut?

Food that has been halal certified means that it adheres to certain rules including preparation and other factors as determined by Islamic law.

Cook /Christopher J. Teuton

What Exactly Is Imperial Butter And How Do You Use It?

Imperial butter isn't really butter at all, but holds a nostalgic buttery place in the hearts of many. We delve into the spread and find out what it's best for.

Cook /Luna Regina

Telltale Signs Your Lobster Is Undercooked

Making lobster at home feels incredibly decadent, but in reality couldn't be easier. The key is knowing how to tell when your lobster is done.

Cook /Nikita Ephanov

For Pork Chops With Great Crust, Skip The Wet Brining Step

If you like your pork chops seared with a well-developed and flavorful crust, dry brining is the way to go. Here's why.

The 8 Best Steak Cuts For Marinating, According To A Chef And Butcher

Not every cut of steak is ideally suited for marinating. Here are the best steak cuts to marinate according to a professional chef and butcher.

Cook /Wendy Leigh

Your Slow Cooker Is The Secret To A Low Maintenance Seafood Boil

A seafood boil isn't complicated, but it can be intimidating. A huge, boiling cauldron of seafood is no joke. Simplify the process with your slow cooker.

Candied Ginger Will Elevate Your Next Batch Of Brownies

Both sugary and spicy, candied ginger packs a complex flavor that will elevate your next batch of gooey, chocolate brownies.

Bubbly Lychee Soda Should Be Your New Go-To Refreshment

If you haven't tried lychee soda yet you're really missing out. The fizzy yet complex beverage is refreshing on its own or as a component in your next mocktail.

What To Consider When Cooking Skinless Salmon In Your Cast Iron Skillet

Everything tastes better when cooked in a cast iron skillet, including skinless salmon filets. Follow these tips to make truly delicious salmon.

At Jon & Vinny's, an Italian restaurant in Los Angeles that serves pizza all day, Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo believe pizza is a great way to start the day.

Cook /Cassie Womack

Your Silicone Cookware Stinks Because You're Not Heating It Before Cleaning

For as nifty as silicone cookware is, it can be just as smelly. If the stink lingers even after cleaning, this hot tip could save the day and your nose.

Cook /Luna Regina

The Most Important Thing To Do When Saving Leftover Salmon

Salmon is a delicious fixture of many recipes and that often leads to leftovers. There's one important practice to observe when storing them.

The Flour Mix You Need For Deliciously Gluten-Free Tarts

Creating a deliciously crispy crust when you have to keep it gluten-free isn't easy, but this combo of flours is the key to perfect gluten-free tarts.

Audrey Hepburn Only Drank Scotch Neat

Audrey Hepburn was an actress and humanitarian who loved simple pleasures. Not only did she love classic Italian food, but she also drank Scotch neat at night.

The Ancient Origins Of Chewing Gum, Explained

Chewing gum is a big part of American pop culture, but its origins are far older. Learn about how an indigenous substance influenced the chewing gum of today.

Cook /Michelle Welsch

Dress Up Instant Pudding With Fresh, Fruity Additions

Instant pudding is a great dessert you can whip up quickly, but it can look a bit plain. Adding some fresh fruit is a simple and delicious way to elevate it.

What Is The Actual Flavor Of Mountain Dew's Famous Baja Blast?

While fans love the fruity and fizzy taste of Mtn Dew Baja Blast, many are likely hard-pressed to tell you what flavor it really is. We're here to help.

Mark Twain's Favorite Whiskey co*cktail Was Said To Be A Take On The Old Fashioned

American author Mark Twain made no secret of his love of whiskey. For awhile, his favorite drink was a twist on the classic old fashioned co*cktail.

The Reason We Put Pepperoni On Pizza

While pepperoni on pizza is a favorite among Americans, it wasn't always that way. Join us as we explore the pairing of this cured meat with Italian pies.

Culture /Adrienne Katz Kennedy

15 Women Who Changed The American Food Industry For The Better

Many female food figures have paved the way for the culinary world we know today. Learn about these powerful women and their contributions to food and more.

Cook /Wendy Leigh

Put A Spicy Spin On Spaghetti Aglio E Olio With Calabrian Chiles

Spaghetti aglio e olio is pasta simplicity at its tastiest; that is, unless you simply prefer it to be spicier. In that case, consider adding Calabrian chiles.

Why You Shouldn't Rely On The Wet Knife Hack For Tear-Free Onions

Lots of people have a solution when asked how to chop onions without crying. But we're here to tell you why you should avoid the wet knife hack.