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

Cook /Michelle Welsch

The Key To A Cohesive Reuben Starts With Toasting Rye On One Side

If you think putting together a Reuben is a simple act of slapping corned beef in between two bread slices, you are sorely mistaken. The key is in the toasting.

Cook /Luna Regina

Balsamic Vinegar Gives Roast Beef Mouth-Watering Flavor

With its heartiness and decadence, roast beef is a powerhouse of a meat. Take it to the next level with the addition of sweet balsamic vinegar.

Cook /Vanessa Nix Anthony

Lidia Bastianich's Pork Chops Use Pepperoncini For A Spicier Bite

Lidia Bastianich's recipe for pork chops with mushrooms and pickled peperoncini brings plenty of heat to a dish that's almost as easy to make as it is to eat.

Cook /Javaria Akbar

The Hasselback Technique To Employ For Elevated Sausages

It can be challenging to get fancy when preparing sausages, but utilizing this Hasselback technique and fanning them out will breathe new life into your snags.

If You're New To Drinking Absinthe, Order A Sazerac co*cktail

Drinking absinthe is an acquired taste. Luckily, the strong, licorice-flavored liquor mixes well into many co*cktails, such as The Sazerac.

Alexander The Great's Favorite Way To Drink Wine Was Unlike His Time

Having a glass of wine is a tale as old as time - literally. Even in BCE, Greeks partook in the tradition - but Alexander the Great put his own spin on it.

Wisconsin's Cannibal Sandwiches Are A Long-Standing Tradition

A raw beef sandwich seems like a bad idea, right? But Wisconsinites have been eating it for centuries - here's what to know about this unlikely delicacy.

We Tried Red Lobster's Ultimate Endless Shrimp And Lived To Review The Experience

While plenty of chain restaurants have versions of all-you-can-eat gimmicks, Red Lobster's Ultimate Endless Shrimp exists in a category of its own.

Drink /Elizabeth Okosun

Starbucks Launches A New Sky Blue Stanley Cup And Lavender Lemonade

Starbucks is launching a ton of springtime goodies in time for Mother's Day, including a sky blue Stanley tumbler, lavender lemonade, and place-themed mugs.

Flagel: The Bagel's Flat Cousin That Was Born In Brooklyn

If you're a fan of bagels, you might want to give a flagel a try next. This curious Brooklyn invention is basically the bagel's flat, crispier cousin.

Cook /Catherine Nyorani

The Simple Tool You Need To Clean Burnt Bits Off Your Cast Iron Griddle

Washing stuck-on food from a cast iron griddle can be daunting because you have to remove the stubborn bits without damaging the cooking surface.

Drink /Courtney Brandt

Why The Gin And Tonic Is Typically Served In A Highball Glass

A highball is always best for a gin and tonic. But why is this particular glass chosen, and what makes it so well-suited to the gin and tonic experience?

Cook /Elettra Pauletto

20 Clever Aluminum Foil Hacks To Use Around The Kitchen

Aluminum foil is a true kitchen hero. Not only has it revolutionized the way we cook, but also the way we store, preserve, and perfect food.

Cook /Simone Gerber

The Best Potatoes For Crispy Steak Fries

While we can't tell you which kind to prefer, we can tell you how to get the best version of any given fry cut - and in this case, we are tackling steak fries.

Joan Fontaine's Favorite Chicken Dish Was Her Own Creation

You might think of movies stars as having personal chefs and dining out at the fanciest restaurants, but some of them preferred to devise custom recipes.

Cook /John Tolley

How Bobby Flay Adds Heat To Black Bass With Aji Amarillo - Exclusive

Bobby Flay is dialing up the heat and intensity of some otherwise staid favorites, and that extends to his black bass, which comes with sauce jaune.

Erewhon Grocery Stores Have Been Around Longer Than You Might Expect

Erewhon has a reputation as the hip and trendy "new kid on the block" of L.A. grocery stores, but its origins are older and farther than many would expect.

Cook /Fred Decker

16 Casserole Mistakes You Want To Avoid Making, According To A Trained Chef

Casseroles aren't the most demanding of meals, but there are plenty of ways your dish can turn out less than ideal. Here's how to avoid these common mistakes.

Cook /Brian Udall

The Expert-Approved Method For Cooking Flavorful Venison Steak Every Time

Whether you're a diehard venison lover or prefer to keep the gamey flavors at a minimum, there are simple tricks for the perfect venison steak dinner.

Cook /Elizabeth Okosun

The Flour Tip For A Lighter Loaf Of Sourdough

Baking your own loaf of sourdough sounds complicated, but it's easier than you think. Just make sure to follow this tip with your flour and you'll do great.

10 Chicken And Rice Recipes For Easy Weeknight Dinners

A simple meal of chicken and rice can satisfy an entire household, and it doesn't have to be difficult to make in order to be delicious!

Cook /John Tolley

Canned Smoked Herring Is The Key To Easy Yet Flavorful Fish Tacos

The hardest part of making stellar fish tacos at home is having access to fresh fish at the right time. With canned smoked herring, this is no longer a concern.

6 Zero-Sugar Sweet Tea Brands, Ranked

Zero-sugar iced teas rely on artificial sweeteners to try to replicate the flavor of regular sweet tea. We tried a few brands to see which was the best.

The 2-Ingredient Grapefruit co*cktail We Want To Drink All Summer

There is often elegance to be found in simplicity, and this holds try for classic two-ingredient co*cktails like the gin and grapefruit greyhound.

New To Smoking Beef? This Is The Cut You Should Start With, According To A Grill Master

Is a steak the best place to dip your toes in when smoking meat, or is brisket best? Here to help us understand is Adam Truhler from The Grilling Dad.

Cook /Autumn Swiers

How To Use Fresh Herbs To Instantly Upgrade Canned Chicken For Any Dish

The cheapness and utility of canned chicken are held back a bit by its bland flavor, but that can be counteracted by using some fresh herbs.

13 International Dunkin' Donuts You Can't Find In The US

You may not find a Boston Kreme or strawberry frosted in Dunkin' locations abroad. But, you might stumble upon these equally delicious donut flavors.

The Best Way To Store Gin And How Long You Can Expect It To Last

Hard liquor is typically more shelf-stable than other foods and drinks, but that doesn't mean there aren't still considerations to be taken.

Cook /Autumn Swiers

Pickled Beets Are The Tangy Ingredient That Will Elevate Your Salads

Salads are healthy, but they can be a little bland. With their tangy flavor and crunchy texture, pickled beets are the ingredient that can elevate your greens.