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

Upgrade Chocolate Chip Cookies With The Help Of Bananas

If you are looking for a way to amp up your go-to chocolate chip cookie recipe, then you may want to consider adding bananas to your dough.

Cook /Elizabeth Okosun

A Drizzle Of Infused Oil Is The Key To Upgrading Store-Bought Alfredo Sauce

Alfredo has a mild flavor and ease of use that allows you to upgrade it simply. For instance, a simple splash of infused oil can easily amp up your sauce.

The 2-Ingredient Balsamic Vinegar Substitute Your Bruschetta Needs

Proper balsamic vinegar is a great ingredient, but if you don't have any in your pantry, there's a simple substitute that will still make your bruschetta sing.

Perry's Restaurant In Connecticut Is Where The Lobster Roll Was Invented

Lobster rolls are very much a Northeastern thing, but only one restaurant can lay claim to inventing the iconic sandwich, and that's Perry's in Connecticut.

Instantly Elevate Your Next Whiskey Sour With An Herb Infusion

A whiskey sour doesn't need anything extra for it to shine - but sometimes it's fun to add ingredients anyway, whether to excite your palate or wow your guests.

Crispy Golden Rutabaga Fries Recipe

Potatoes aren't the only veggie you can deep-fry to crispy perfection. Turn mildly sweet rutabagas into shareable fries with this easy, foolproof recipe.

The Experience Of Dining Omakase, Explained

Do you know what omakase means in the context of sushi? Sushi fans are sure to love this unique and elevated dining experience, though it isn't a casual affair.

Cook /Stephanie Friedman

The Reason String Cheese Must Always Be Mozzarella

String cheese is a delicious snack that's fun to eat - but you may have noticed that it's only ever made from mozzarella cheese. Why is this?

Why Samuel Adams Utopias Is One Of The Rarest Beers

There are normal beers, there are craft beers, and then there are rare beers sought by collectors, such as the extraordinarily strong Samuel Adams Utopias.

14 Best Spots To Drink Wine In Paris

Looking to enjoy some delicious vintages in the City of Light? We're here to help. From bistros to bars, these are the best places to drink wine in Paris.

Cook /Molly Harris

The Science Behind Cake Enhancer And How It Elevates Your Bakes

While it might seem mysterious, cake enhancer is aptly named and can do wonders for your cakes and other baked goods. Here's the science behind why it works.

Bangers And Mash With Stout Onion Gravy Recipe

This recipe for classic bangers and mash also includes a rich, Guinness-infused onion gravy for extra decadence.

Cook /Matthew Spina

What's The Difference Between Standard And Meyer Lemons?

If you thought that all lemons were the same, then think again. There are some major differences between standard grocery store lemons and Meyer lemons.

Cook /Neala Broderick

What Makes Ranch Dressing At Restaurants So Much Better

Ranch dressing at restaurants always seems to taste better than the bottle variety at the grocery store becasue they use slightly different ingredients.

Cook /Carmen Varner

15 Ways To Add More Flavor To Store-Bought Salsa

There's nothing wrong with store-bought salsa, but there are some simple tips and tricks to elevate it using ingredients you likely have at home already.

Drink /Stephanie Maida

Molson Coors Teamsters Announce Rally In Texas After Weeks Of Striking

You might associate St. Patrick's Day with a foamy lager head, but fomenting tensions put Molson Coors Teamsters at loggerheads with the company.

Cook /Nikki Munoz

The Easiest Method For Cutting Open A Store-Bought Cookie Dough Roll

There is one annoying detail about the roll. How are you supposed to cut it open? As it turns out, the easiest method may be right in front of your face.

Floral Spring Rosé Punch Recipe

This gorgeous punch, featuring vodka, rosé, and elderflower liqueur, will wow your guests with its looks and taste. You can also make a non-alcoholic version.

The Simple Difference Between Maki And Temaki Sushi

When you scan a sushi restaurant menu, you're likely to come across offerings labeled as maki and temaki. They have a lot of overlap and one key difference.

A Local Reveals The 10 Best Coffee Shops In Sag Harbor

When you're looking for your daily cup of joe in Sag Harbor, head over to one of these East End coffee shops. You'll be satisfied with any on the list.

Balance The Sweet Flavors Of Fennel With Plenty Of Black Pepper

While this bulbous root veggie is sweet by nature, that taste cannot only be tamed and balanced by adding black pepper, it can be transformed.

Drink /Elizabeth Okosun

Why Potato Chips And Champagne Make The Perfect Pairing, According To A Sommelier

While they might seem like an incredibly unlikely duo, oily potato chips and bubbly champagne pair wonderfully together according to wine expert Troy Bowen.

Drink /Stephanie Friedman

The Reason Australians Call Boxed Wine Goon Sacks

Boxed wine is big in Australia, where it has a few inventive nicknames, and when things get merry down-under, there are a few games played with the inner bags.

How To Make A Superior Steak, According To Mastro's Executive Chef

Chef Walter Mayen of Mastro's Steakhouse is here to share his expert insights. From temperature to seasoning, we picked his brain for the best tips.

Egg Tofu Is The Steamed Japanese Food With A Misleading Name

Egg tofu is a Japanese steamed dish made with eggs, a liquid like soy milk, cream, or broth like dashi, but doesn't contain an ingredient that's in its name.

Cook /Claire Redden

For A More Satisfying Vegan Burger, Make Your Own Falafel Patties

Before the broader concept of veganism was even established, falafel had already long-since earned its place as a timeless plant-based dish.

8 Absolute Best Rums To Elevate Your co*cktails, According To Rum Experts

Rum-based co*cktails are delicious, but not all types of rum deliver the complexity or quality that can transform a familiar drink into a masterful mixture.

Cook /Austin Havens-Bowen

Store-Bought Frizzled Onions Give Ravioli The Perfect Crunch

Unless they're toasted or baked, ravioli could usually use a little extra textural contrast, and store-bought frizzled onions are the perfect shortcut.

Does Sriracha Ever Really Expire?

Hot sauces like sriracha tend to have extremely long shelf lives, but can they be stored indefinitely or will they eventually spoil like other foods?