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

Cook /Elizabeth Okosun

Spicy Maple Syrup Is Your Secret For Elevated Chicken And Waffles

The next time you make the classic sweet and savory Southern dish of fried chicken and waffles, elevate your meal with some spicy maple syrup.

Jeff Mauro Tells Us His Favorite Pizza Places In Chicago - Exclusive

In an exclusive interview with Tasting Table, chef Jeff Mauro dishes on his favorite pizza joints in Chicago, whether he's looking for thin crust or deep dish.

The Old-School co*cktail Tony Abou-Ganim Says You Need To Try - Exclusive

So many drinks are lost to time. But mixologist Tony Abou-Ganim says it's time to change that! And there's one co*cktail in particular he recommends saving.

Cook /Sara Klimek

25 Breakfast Foods Popular In The US, Ranked Worst To Best

While breakfast is the most important meal of the day, some popular breakfast foods in the U.S. just aren't as versatile, easy to prepare, or filling as others.

Cook /Emma Segrest

How Pork Scratchings Differ From Rinds And Cracklins

Pork scratchings, rinds, and cracklins are all variations of fried pork skin that look remarkably similar from a distance, but here's what sets them apart.

Dreamy Decadent Chocolate Mousse Cake Recipe

Don't settle for plain old chocolate cake when you could have this dreamy decadent chocolate cake, richly adorned with a chocolate mousse and ganache.

Cook /Austin Havens-Bowen

How You Should Be Cooking Onions For The Ultimate Cheesesteak

Once you've tackled the best cheese and meat combo, focus on your onion preparation game to guarantee melded deliciousness in every bite.

What These Celebrity Chefs' Last Meals Would Be

The last meal - most of us have pondered it. At Tasting Table, we asked some celebrity chefs to learn what they wanted for their final bites.

Teddy Roosevelt Built A Mint Garden To Enjoy His Favorite co*cktail On Demand

President Teddy Roosevelt's favorite co*cktail was a minty classic - and, in fact, he loved it so much that he grew his own mint in the White House garden.

Cook /Cassie Womack

Create A DIY Pizza Stone With A Tool You Already Have In Your Kitchen

Pizza stones retain high heat to give home-cooked pizzas burningly brilliant crispy bottoms. But if you don't own one, use this clever suggestion instead.

Cook /Sara Klimek

18 Creative Ways To Use Miso Paste

Miso paste is an exciting ingredient, so long as you know what type to use, and when. Read about these top ways to use miso paste in your own kitchen.

Cook /Michelle Welsch

Whisk In Bourbon To Amp Up Your Favorite Store-Bought BBQ Sauce

We like to think of store-bought BBQ sauce as the perfect jumping off point for some culinary creativity. All it takes is some bourbon to elevate the sauce.

Cook /Emma Segrest

Your Instant Pot Is The Secret For Tender Duck In Under An Hour

We live in an age of endless kitchen gadgets that make cooking meals much easier, like using an Instant Pot to make your next duck a l'orange recipe.

12 Of Audrey Hepburn's Favorite Foods

We all know Audrey Hepburn loved Breakfast at Tiffany's, but did you know she would pack fresh pasta to bring on vacation? Here are 12 foods the actress adored.

Ciambella Is The Donut-Like Cake Enjoyed For Breakfast In Italy

If you're in Italy and looking for some breakfast, you'll likely encounter these donut-like cakes called ciambella that are often served with coffee.

16 Costco Shopping Hacks You'll Wish You Knew Sooner

We visit Costco to save money, but you can save even more cash (and time) with these shopping hacks useful from applying for membership to food court dining.

Keto Creamed Brussels Sprouts Recipe

This Brussels sprouts dish is low in carbohydrates and high in creamy, cheesy deliciousness, and the whole thing comes together quickly in one pan.

Why Saltpeter Is Important For Making Corned Beef

Preserving salts such as saltpeter and sodium nitrate are important ingredients in the creation of processed meats such as corned beef and other items.

Cook /Austin Havens-Bowen

For The Crispiest Breakfast Turkey Bacon, Break Out The Air Fryer

Turkey bacon is far more lean than typical pork bacon, and this means it can be tricky to get right when it comes to crispiness. The air fryer fixes that!

9 Turkey Bacon Brands, Ranked Worst To Best

While few tasted like pork, there was a wide range of flavorful turkey bacon brand options. Here are turkey bacon brands ranked from worst to best.

Vanilla Is The Subtle Flavor Addition Your Sweet Tea Needs

With a penchant for floral sweetness and the ability to tame unwanted bitterness, vanilla makes an excellent addition to your homemade sweet tea.

Cook /Emma Segrest

Break Out The Skillet For Flavorful Homemade Croutons

One of the best ways to prepare croutons at home is not your oven, but in a skillet on the stove since it creates a slight char on the outside.

Drink /Stephanie Friedman

How Beer Became Such An Important Part Of Baseball Games

The reason beer is embedded in baseball tradition goes beyond simple pairings; the libation found itself at the center of the sport's controversy in the 1800s.

13 Spices That Will Elevate Your Lemonade

From surprising ingredients, such as mustard to sumac, to popular spices, such as cinnamon or ginger, your glass of lemonade is about to get an upgrade.

Cook /Molly Harris

Animal Crackers Make A Great Base For Your Next Batch Of Dessert Bars

Animal crackers may be renowned for being best food to play with, but their mostly neutral sweetness makes them a phenomenal ingredient in dessert bars.

Tofu And Kimchi Bibimbap-Stuffed Pepper Recipe

Clean out the fridge by making a rice- and veggie-packed bibimbap, stuffing it into baked bell peppers, and topping them with eggs and a gochujang-based sauce.

Cook /Stephanie Friedman

How And Why To Give Your Pasta Sauce A Boost Of Extra Fat

Did you end up with a watery sauce and are not sure how to fix it? Forget the cornstarch and try adding more fat instead for a rich and creamy texture.

Drink /Sylvia Tomczak

The Bold Nespresso Pod You Should Always Have Ready To Brew

As coffee connoisseurs know, not all Nespresso pods are created equally. So which pod should you always have on hand for a reliable cup of java?

20 Popular Monin Syrups, Ranked Worst To Best

Monin syrups are great for more than just adding flavor to your coffee. We decided to try many of the brand's flavors to find the best of the best.