Tasting Table | Food, Restaurants, Reviews, Recipes, Cooking Tips (2025)

Cook /Julia Holland

How To Swap Sardines For Miso Paste In Your Recipes

Sardines have a wonderful salty flavor that is often used to enhance other dishes and you can actually swap sardines for miso paste to get that same flavor.

Cook /Austin Havens-Bowen

Po'boy Vs Muffuletta: What's The Difference Between Sandwiches?

Both po'boys and muffulettas are delicious sandwiches that hail from New Orleans, but that's where the similarities end. Let's earn about both sandwiches.

Cook /Nikki Munoz

Canned Lobster Meat Is The Simple Way To Elevate Your Seafood Dishes

Lobster doesn't have to be reserved for only a fancy night out at an expensive restaurant. You can use canned lobster to up the ante on seafood night at home.

Cook /Gina Badalaty

Creole Mustard Is The Spiced Condiment You Need In Your Pantry

As an iconic condiment of New Orleans cuisine, Creole mustard can add spicy flair to varied foods. We explain how to enjoy this Big Easy classic.

The Making Of A Memory: How Attention To Detail Creates Unforgettable Dining Experiences

In a world dominated by fast-paced eating, the allure of fine-dining goes well beyond the menu. Every single detail comes together to create lasting memories.

Chewy Chocolate Gingersnap Cookies Recipe

These chewy chocolate gingersnap cookies feature the luscious richness of chocolate along with warming spiciness from ginger for a perfect cold-weather treat.

The Complicated Origins Of The Tres Leches Cake

There's no confusion over whether or not tres leches is a delicious dessert, but there is a great deal of confusion over where this dessert originated.

Cook Orzo Just Like Any Other Pasta For The Most Al Dente Bite

While orzo may look like a grain, it's really just a tiny type of pasta. It's important not to overcook it so that your orzo recipes don't become mushy.

Cook /Sara Klimek

13 Tips You Need For Making Dinner Rolls

Delicious and airy, dinner rolls are so much more than just a side dish. We've got tips to help you doctor store-bought rolls and bake your own.

Does Matcha Powder Ever Expire?

Matcha powder is a convenient way to add green tea and umami flavors to dishes and drinks. But does it expire? And how can you tell when it's past its prime?

Cook /Nikki Munoz

Use Rich Tomato Paste To Liven Up Store-Bought Marinara Sauce

Store-bought pasta sauce is an effective shortcut to a quick dinner, but that doesn't mean you can't still elevate the sauce with some simple additions.

Cook /May Wilkerson

11 Facts You Should Know About Irish Butter

There's no denying it, Irish butter simply tastes better than pretty much any other butter. But why? Here are some facts about what makes Irish butter special.

Cook /Elizabeth Okosun

Pecorino Romano Cheese Gives Fried Fish Batter A Salty Pop Of Flavor

The key to delicious fried fish lies in the batter. Too heavy? Gross. Too bland? Pass. Pecorino Romano cheese can be the secret to delectable fried fish.

Cook /September Grace Mahino

Use A Sourdough Starter In Your Filipino Pandesal For A Tangier Taste

Pandesal is already a beloved, versatile staple of Filipino cuisine. Give the crusty bread a different take by using a sourdough starter.

Lukr Taps Are The Better Way To Pour Beer With More Foam

A few years ago, it might have sounded unconscionable to serve glasses filled with nothing but beer foam in the U.S., but Lukr taps are changing the game.

24 Wines To Try If You Don't Like Wine (Yet)

If you're ready and willing to give wine another chance to capture your heart, try one of these drinks. You'll be a wine aficionado in no time.

Cook /Austin Havens-Bowen

How Long You Can Store Homemade Soup In The Fridge And Freezer

Generally speaking, we tend to make homemade soup in large batches which almost inevitably leaves us with quite a bit left to store.

The Type Of Matcha Starbucks Uses May Not Be What You Expect

Starbucks may have introduced matcha to America at a grand scale back in 2006, but their matcha powder may not be exactly what you're expecting.

Vegan Scalloped Potatoes Recipe

This vegan scalloped potatoes recipe transforms the classic dish, with layers of sliced potatoes in a creamy vegan cheese sauce topped with a golden crust.

How Italians Added Flavor To Plain Polenta During World War II

Polenta isn't the most flavor-packed dish, especially when it's eaten over and over again due to rationing. This resourceful technique brought extra flavor.

Every Expresiones Del Corazón Tequila, Ranked

If you're looking for top-flight tequila, Expresiones del Corazón tequila is a must. We tried out their full lineup and list out our favorites.

Cook /Sylvia Tomczak

Why You Should Avoid Using Large Noodles In Cold Pasta Salad

Pasta salad has long been the star of potlucks and cook outs, but if you end up choosing large noodles the entire recipe can go awry.

Cook /Stephanie Friedman

The Simple Way To Turn Yogurt Into Cream Cheese

If you're out of cream cheese but have a container of yogurt in the fridge, you can easily turn it into a thick spreadable cheese that tastes great on bagels.

When Making Sushi Rice, Add A Piece Of Kombu For A More Traditional Taste

Traditional sushi rice has a nuanced and umami-rich flavor that sets it apart from all other rice - and the secret ingredient is a type of kelp called kombu.

Drink /Austin Havens-Bowen

Swap Cranberry Juice With Pomegranate In Your Next Cosmopolitan

Traditionally, cosmopolitans are concocted of vodka, lime juice, a bit of triple sec, and cranberry juice. But why not mix things up with pomegranate juice?

Caramelized Oranges Take Whiskey Cocktails To The Next Level

Whiskey cocktails often shine due to their simplicity, but that doesn't mean they can't be further elevated with novel ingredients like caramelized oranges.

Cook /Claire Redden

Matcha Powder And Strawberries Are A Perfect Match

Matcha cafes are becoming increasingly popular and the flavor combinations are seemingly endless. But strawberries and matcha remains a colorful winning duo.

Texas' Last Remaining Sugar Cane Grower Is Shutting Down

For roughly 50 years, Texas was home to Rio Grande Valley Sugar Growers, Inc. It has been the Lone Star State's lone sugar cane grower, but that time is ending.

Cook /Stephanie Friedman

Here's How Long Tuna Salad Can Hold Up In The Freezer

Luckily, if you want to toss your leftover tuna salad in the freezer, it's completely possible to do so. That said, there are a few things to keep in mind.