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

Cook /Nikki Munoz

The Most Important Factor For The Crispiest Fried Chicken, According To A Chef

You can bet your bottom dollar that fried chicken will be perfectly crispy when picked up from a restaurant, but making it at home requires some know-how.

Drink /Stephanie Maida

How To Pair Wine With Bay Scallops, According To A Sommelier

Scrumptious bay scallops should have a great liquid sidekick. If you have wine in mind, then some expert insights might help you pick the perfect pairing.

The Right Way To Drink Gin, According To An Expert

Gin is more than an important co*cktail ingredient. It's a tasty beverage in its own right. So, what's the right way to drink it? Tasting Table asked an expert.

Drink /Nikita Ephanov

Should Coffee co*cktails Be Shaken Or Stirred?

We all know how James Bond feels on the general subject of shaking versus stirring, but when it comes to coffee co*cktails should they be shaken or stirred?

Drink /Michelle Welsch

The Origin Of Chile's Cola De Mono Drink May Trace Back To A Wild Party And A Missing Gun

A truly epic party can result in stories that become legend. In the case of one party, the result of the festivities was the now-classic cola de mono drink.

Drink /Michelle Welsch

A co*cktail Expert's Top Tip For Infusing Whiskey

Whether you're looking to infuse a dram with vanilla or bring a fruity punch with dates, knowing how to infuse booze can help you feel like a pro bartender.

We Tried The Limited-Edition Indigo's Hour Bourbon Whiskey From Orphan Barrel

Orphan Barrel Whiskey Co. prides itself on offering collector-worthy bottles. Does its limited-edition Indigo's Hour bourbon whiskey hold up to this tradition?

News /Elizabeth Okosun

Trader Joe's Recalls Organic Basil In Most States Due To Salmonella Risk

If you recently purchased and consumed basil from Trader Joe's, you might be at risk of contracting salmonella. Discard or return the project to the store.

The Traditional Treat Used To Welcome Guests In Greece

Before you'd start tucking into plates of Greek food, powdered sugar-dusted candies were offered with Greek coffee and a cup of water.

Cook /Emma Segrest

The Best Type Of Red Wine To Use For Mushroom Sauce, According To A Chef

If you're looking to enhance the earthy flavors of your mushroom sauce, add a little red wine. We spoke with a chef to find out why this works so well.

A Fine Dining Chef Explains The Best Way To Enjoy The Iconic Pairing Of Vodka And Caviar

Caviar and vodka are a time-honored tradition. It can be tricky to learn all the ends and outs of pairing these two icons, so we asked an expert for advice.

Cometeer Coffee Is Convenient To Make But Has More Flash Than Flavor

Cometeer Coffee offers ready-to-brew pods from some of America's top roasters. We tried a sample selection to determine if a box is worth the purchase.

Cook /Stephanie Maida

The Type Of Beer You Should Never Use To Braise Meat, According To An Expert

Braising meat with beer is a great way to both tenderize it and expand on its flavor profile - but according to an expert, not all beers are up to the task.

Chef Roberto Santibañez Explains Why Tortilla Chips Taste Better At Restaurants Than At Home

Store-bought and homemade tortilla chips can all hit the spot, but the tortilla chips served in restaurants always seem to be a cut above somehow.

Cook /Catherine Nyorani

A Stick Of Butter Is The Key To Juicier Reheated Pulled Pork

The magic of pulled pork lies in its tenderness, and reheating it can turn it into a dry, stringy disappointment. That's where a stick of butter comes in.

An Expert's Advice On Using Cold Brew Vs Espresso In Your co*cktails

Alcohol can be combined with coffee in wonderful ways, but it shouldn't be done willy nilly. We spoke to an expert for tips on cold brew and espresso co*cktails.

Drink /Hayley Hamilton Cogill

25 Rosé Wine Brands, Ranked Worst To Best

There are so many different rosés out there that finding the perfect one may seem impossible. A certified sommelier shares which bottles are worth buying.

News /Matthew Spina

Pepsi Teams Up With Bobby Flay For 2 Limited-Edition Summertime Flavors

If you're a fan of grilling and soda, get excited. Pepsi has partnered with celebrity chef Bobby Flay to release two summery new limited-edition cola flavors.

Cook /Catherine Nyorani

How To Prevent Beans From Breaking Open While Cooking

These are the simple tips you need to incorporate if you keep finding yourself with a pot full of mushy mess instead of perfectly cooked whole beans.

The Expert-Approved co*cktail Pairing For Tamales

No matter the filling, tamales are phenomenal. Take them to the next level by following the advice of an expert and pairing them with this co*cktail.

Drink /Nikita Ephanov

Spain's Combinación Honors A Long-Established co*cktail Culture

Ever heard of the Combinación? A simple concoction, the drink holds a special place in Spain's co*cktail culture - though it once fell victim to time immemorial.

12 Tips You Need For Recreating Starbucks Drinks At Home

If you're hoping to save a bit of cash and learn how to make Starbucks-quality drinks in your kitchen, I have a few tricks tucked away in my apron.

Cook /Stephanie Friedman

A Chef Explains Why Poultry Is The Most Versatile Meat For Marinating

Rather than figuring out how to top our meat, sometimes we find the marinade we want to make first. Then we have to decide which type of protein to soak in it.

The Quick Way To Soften Butter By Hand In A Pinch

There's a hack that can help speed up the process so you can get to cooking and you don't need any appliances or fancy gadgets, just your hands and a baggie.

Cook /Tess Kazenoff

12 Tricks And Tips For Using A Juicer

Juicers and making your own juice with vegetables and fruits are super healthy -- here are all the tips and tricks you need to get the most out of your juicer.

Cook /Luna Regina

Let Buffalo Chicken Inspire Your Next Grilled Cheese Sandwich

From flavors and textures to countless creative potential, buffalo chicken is the upgrade you never knew your grilled cheese sandwich needed.

Is There A Difference In Smoking Pork Vs Beef? A Grill Master Weighs In

Beef and pork are two very different meats. And when it comes to smoking them, factors like rubs and wood chips matter. Luckily, an expert shares some tips.

Go Beyond The Marg This Cinco De Mayo With These 3 Expert-Approved co*cktails

Each drink highlights a unique aspect of tequila and shows the endless potential Mexico's signature spirit has, not just during the holiday, but year-round.

The Soda Trick For Cleaning Burnt Food Off Cookware

It may feel like a waste not to drink your soda or cook with it. However, it has other practical uses, like removing burnt food from cookware.