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

What Flavor Is Drambuie Liqueur?

You might have had co*cktails featuring Drambuie liqeur or seen its ornate bottle. The exact flavor of the spirit is one that is difficult to describe, though.

The Telltale Sign That Your Chocolate Has Lost Its Temper

Chocolate can be a tricky thing to experiment with while cooking, especially if it loses its temper -- and no, we don't mean in the emotional way.

Cook /Emily M Alexander

13 Delicious Ways To Marinate Cheese

Looking for a unique way to upgrade your sandwiches, salads, or charcuterie boards? Marinated cheese packs a flavorful punch to please all palates.

Cook /Molly Harris

Why You Should Think Twice Before Reheating Scotch Eggs In The Microwave

Scotch eggs are a beautiful way to enjoy a savory treat any time of day or night. If you are partaking of some leftovers, though, leave your microwave alone.

Prince William's Favorite Drink Is An Orange Wonder, The Kamikaze co*cktail

What kind of co*cktail would fit for royalty? Prince William prefers the kamikaze, a drink that, metaphorically speaking, talks softly and carries a big stick.

News /Molly Harris

This Is How Long Most Diners Are Willing To Wait For A Table, According To A New Survey

No one ever wants to wait for a table at a restaurant. But according to a recent survey, there's a set amount of time most people will wait before giving up.

Cook /Michelle Welsch

Canned Biscuits Are The Quick Way To Get Delicious Strawberry Shortcake

Look for canned buttermilk biscuits at the store to make a golden, fluffy foundation for fresh fruit fillings and fluffy layers of whipped cream.

Are Nespresso Pods Recyclable? Here's What You Should Know

If you love your Nespresso machine so much that folks would call you a pod person, you might wonder if there's a way to recycle all the pods you use.

Costco's New Glass Water Bottles Are Free, So Why Aren't Shoppers Rushing To Get One?

Costco is offering yet another free reusable water bottle as an incentive to auto-renew membership - but many shoppers are less than enthused about it.

Cook /Michelle Welsch

Brighten The Rich Sweetness Of Baklava With Orange Blossom Water And Zest

Whether walnuts, pistachios, or hazelnuts are used to make this tempting treat, however, a hint of citrus can help some of the more flavorful notes sing.

13 Mendocino Farms Sandwiches, Ranked Worst To Best

The creative array of Mendocino Farms sandwiches offers something for everyone. After a taste test, we ranked a variety of these sandwiches from worst to best.

Cook /Austin Havens-Bowen

How Much Ham You Really Need Per Person This Easter Holiday

If it's your first time hosting an Easter soiree, or more guests RSVP'd for the meal, you might be unsure of how much ham you need per person.

A Quick Cross-Slice Is The Start To Making Deviled Egg Tulips

Deviled eggs are an easy go-to that livens up any Easter get-together. But why not make them even more fun by turning them into a bouquet of deviled egg tulips?

What Makes Japanese Natto So Famously Sticky

The stickier, foamier, and slimier the soybeans, the better they are for you. So what exactly makes Japanese natto so famously sticky?

Jim Morrison's Favorite Whiskey Was An American Classic

Jim Morrison's penchant for Jack Daniel's is mirrored in The Door's cover of the Alabama song, "Whiskey" where he sings about a whiskey bar.

Capirotada Is A Classic Mexican Dessert With 2 Unique Savory Twists - Exclusive

Culinary anthropologist Claudette Zepeda's preferred spring dessert is capirotada. This Mexican sweet is soaked in a syrup with surprising savory ingredients.

Cook /Haille Griswold

What Is Mizuame Syrup And What Is It Used For?

Mizuame is a Japanese rice syrup that has many uses in candy-making and baking. It might not be common in Western kitchens, but you might want to pick some up.

Cook /Wendy Leigh

Apple Cider Vinegar Is The Key To More Flavorful Homemade Ketchup

Making your own ketchup might sound like a lot of extra work unless it can outshine store-bought versions. Luckily, it can if you use apple cider vinegar.

Cook /Courtney Brandt

Why You Should Think Twice About Buying Textured co*cktail Muddlers

For those looking to elevate their co*cktail game, a muddler is a key addition, but textured muddlers might be more trouble than they're worth.

Drink /Nikita Ephanov

What Is The Cheapest State To Buy Beer?

Making and consuming beer is an ancient tradition of humanity. But with modern beer consumption, in which state is it cheapest to purchase your favorite brew?

12 Easy Crockpot Chicken Recipes For Delicious Dinners

The slow cooker is a busy home cook's best friend, it helps save your time and energy. Here are 12 of our favorite chicken recipes for the slow cooker.

Cook /Claire Waggoner

14 Best Vegetables To Add To Your Next Potato Salad

Vegetables are an easy way to change up the flavor profile and texture of your favorite potato salad without completely deviating from your go-to family recipe.

Drink /Stephanie Friedman

Pure Leaf Is Launching Its First-Ever Zero Sugar Sweet Tea

Iced tea brand Pure Leaf has released a sugar-free sweet tea that promises to pack all the flavor with none of the calories or preservatives.

Cook /Autumn Swiers

The Subtle Differences Between American Garlic And Chinese Garlic

If you thought that the garlic you pick up in your local grocery store or even at the farmers market is American garlic, there's a good chance you're wrong.

Drink /Michelle Welsch

How Long It Takes To Ferment Homemade Hard Tea

If the thought of handling SCOBY to make kombucha gives you pause yet you still are craving a light, fizzy, boozy drink to enjoy, consider hard tea.

Cook /Julia Holland

Sesame Oil Is The Versatile Ingredient That Gives Soup A Unique Flavor Boost

You have various opportunities to incorporate sesame oil into your soup, starting with building a flavorful foundation and ending as a finishing drizzle.

We Ranked 26 Classic American Desserts From Worst To Best

Some American desserts are go-to faves, but others just don't compare. From cookies to cakes and more, which classic treat deserves the title of best dessert?

Culture /September Grace Mahino

Kakanin: The Rich History Of The Popular Filipino Rice Snacks, Explained

These sticky rice cake treats have many varieties and a long history. Find out all about the Filipino staple, eaten as a pick-me-up and for special occasions.

Add Instant Coffee To Your Pancakes For A Boost Of Caffeine

For all the coffee lovers out there, there's no need to settle for drinking coffee on the side of your pancake breakfast, you can combine the two directly.