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

Cook /Sara Klimek

16 Creative Ways To Use Leftover Pancake Batter

Pancakes are arguably the king of breakfast foods, but there's a whole lot more you can do with your leftover batter than make more pancakes. Try these ideas!

Cook /Michelle Welsch

Rice Paper And Fruit Make A Refreshing 2-Ingredient Snack

Wrapping your favorite fruits in sheets of rice paper can not only make for an aesthetically pleasing treat but also a delicious dish to bite into.

The Amount Of Shots You'd Need To Drink To Equal A Single Glass Of Wine

Not all alcohol is created equal. How many shots would you have to imbibe in order to equal the amount of booze in a glass of wine?

Cook /Wendy Leigh

Is Velveeta Real Cheese? Here's What It's Actually Made Of

Velveeta is beloved for its melty, gooey, cheesy goodness, but does this classic product actually qualify as real cheese? Here's what it's made of.

Cook /Luna Regina

Never Throw Away Your Beef Brisket Fat. Here's What To Do Instead

There's a lot you can do with a delicious beef brisket, but arguably the best part is what you can do with your brisket fat trimmings. Don't throw them away!

Cook /Stephanie Maida

How To Properly Store Coconut Flakes In Your Pantry

If you want to make sure you get the best-tasting coconut custard pie every time you use your coconut flakes, the secret is in how you store them.

14 Store-Bought Bagel Brands, Ranked Worst To Best

Grocery store-bought bagels can't compete with fresh-baked bagels, but they sure are convenient. Here's our ranking of 14 packaged bagel brands.

The One Dessert Jordi Roca Is Most Proud Of - Exclusive

Jordi Roca's approach is influenced by molecular gastronomy, using scientific techniques to coax new flavors and textures out of familiar ingredients.

The Mistake You're Making When Pressing Smash Burgers

When you are making the ultimate smash burger, one of the biggest mistakes home cooks make involves the smashing technique.

Cook /Austin Havens-Bowen

The 2-Step Method Ina Garten Uses To Peel Hard-Boiled Eggs

Some tricks don't always work for peeling hard-boiled eggs. Luckily, if you need a new technique to remove the shell from the eggs, you can turn to Ina Garten.

Cook /Michelle Welsch

The Key To Cooking Angel Hair Pasta To Delicate Perfection

You'll need focused attention to ensure your next batch of angel hair pasta remains enjoyably toothy and does not turn into a pot of mushy, limp spoonfuls.

The Pros And Cons Of Splurging On A Professional Bartender For Your Event, According To A Wedding Caterer

Hopefully, this list of some pros and cons on splurging on a professional bartender can help make your event planning to-do list that much clearer.

Cook /Michelle Welsch

Butter Dip Biscuits Are The Fluffy Creation That's Swimming In Flavor

While fluffy, Southern biscuit recipes incorporate butter directly into a shaggy dough, spongy buttery dip biscuits take a different approach.

Mix Hot Chocolate Powder Into Your Batter For Elevated Pancakes

If you really want to create a pancake that will have kids and adults coming back for more, reach for your hot chocolate powder and add it to the batter.

Drink /Courtney Brandt

The Reason You Shouldn't Drink A Layered co*cktail Through A Straw

After being served a layered co*cktail, you're probably excited to stick your straw in and take a drink immediately. But here's why you shouldn't do that!

Cook /Nicole Adams

11 Absolute Best Keurig Coffee Machines, According To Online Reviews

Keurig offers an impressive line-up of different coffee machines. We selected the best, based on online reviews, and compared their functionality and features.

Cook /Stephanie Maida

Swap Bacon With Beef Jerky For Protein-Packed Brussels Sprouts Without The Grease

Bacon and Brussels sprouts are a winning duo, but sometimes greasy bacon just isn't appealing. For a leaner and chewier take on the dish, substitute beef jerky.

The Muddling Technique For State-Fair Worthy Lemonade

There's nothing like a cool glass of lemonade, but powdered mixes are a killjoy. This lemon muddling technique gives you the freshest, best-tasting lemonade.

Cook /Claire Redden

When Scrambling Tofu, Look No Further Than Your Wire Masher

Next time you're scrambling up some tofu, look no further than your wire masher to achieve the fluffiest, scrambled egg-like texture effortlessly.

The History Of Japanese-Style Milk Bread

Japanese milk bread is all the rage these days, but the delicacy took a strange path to get here and its history is not as straightforward as you might think.

Cook /Nikki Munoz

Deep Fry Your Cauliflower For Crispy, Flavorful Bites

While it can certainly make foods a bit less healthy, deep-frying them often improves the taste and texture enough to be more than worth the trade off.

Cook /Julia Holland

Let Canned Soup Simmer On The Stove For A Thick Pasta Sauce In A Flash

If you're getting tired of pasta sauces, there's an easy fix. Believe it or not, just about any canned soup can be thickened into a unique sauce for pasta.

Drink /Lisa Curran Matte

Poitin Is The Irish Moonshine Drink That Dates Back To The 6th Century

If you assumed that Guinness or strong Irish whiskey were the definitive best alcoholic beverages of Ireland, there's an important drink left out: poitin.

Restaurant: Impossible Fans Will Want To Know About Robert Irvine's New Show

Though his show "Restaurant: Impossible" was cancelled last year, chef Robert Irvine is still doing what he loves best - and even has a new show in the works!

Cook /Nikki Munoz

Leftover Pulled Pork Is The Perfect Filling For Flavorful Quesadillas

If you've got leftover pulled pork and don't want a sandwich, the meat works perfectly in a crispy, cheesy quesadilla. Even better? It's easy to whip up.

11 Celebrity Chef Tips For Dyeing Hard-Boiled Eggs This Easter

If you're stressing over how to best dye hard-boiled eggs, these celebrity chefs imparted their best tricks to achieving beautiful Easter eggs.

Cook /Julia Holland

The Soaking Tip To Keep In Mind When Making Homemade Hot Sauce

When attempting to make your own hot sauce at home, there is a lot of room for creativity, but the crucial soaking step should not be considered optional.

Adam Richman's Pulled Pork Egg Roll Takes Inspiration From An Atlanta BBQ Institution - Exclusive

Adam Richman decided to put his own spin on the tasty bite at the inaugural Los Angeles Wine & Food Festival; he stuffed the crunchy shell with pulled pork.

Cook /Stephanie Friedman

What's That White Powdery Stuff On The Outside Of Your Soppressata?

When sampling soppressata from a charcuterie board, you may find pieces with a white outer layer that can look like inedible mold at first glance.