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

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.

The Nut Butter Alternative That'll Take Your Smoothies To Another Level

Smoothies are great for packing in a chunk of your five-a-day fruits and veggies. Try this alternative to nut butters if you want a thick and creamy slurp.

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.

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.

Drink /Michelle Welsch

What 'Draught' Means On An Imported Beer Label

The world of beer can be a little confusing. We're here to clear up one issue and that's what 'draught' really means when you see it on your beer label.

Cook /Emma Segrest

Cupcake Liners Are The Key To Storing Sticky Honey And Syrup

These paper cups serve multiple purposes. Cupcake liners are a simple way to create a barrier between your bottles and any surface.

Drink /Lucia Capretti

The U.S. Wine Festivals You Won't Want To Miss

If you're a lover of all things wine, you may want to clear your schedule for one of these incredible U.S. wine festivals. It's a can't-miss series of events.

Cook /Molly Harris

Does It Matter If You Don't Strain Lemon Curd?

Lemon curd is a component in many pastries and other baked goods. You might be wondering if you can simplify the baking process by skipping the straining.

Coconut Nectar Is The Natural Simple Syrup Alternative To Try In Your Cocktails

If you're looking for a substitute for simple syrup in your next cocktail, coconut nectar is a great alternative that complements a variety of drinks.

15 Chicken Leg Recipes You'll Want Over And Over Again

Juicy and tasty, chicken thighs and drumsticks are the stars of this recipe roundup full of easy-to-prep meals that will have your weekday dinners sorted.

The Steak Cut You Are, Based On Your Zodiac Sign

Enjoying a nice cut of steak and astrology are actually not mutually exclusive. Read on to discover which steak cut you are, based on your zodiac sign.

Cook /Molly Harris

A Sharp Knife Is Critical For Slicing Beef Perfectly For Cheesesteaks

When making cheesesteaks, there are a number of things required to make the best sandwich ever, and a critical one is making sure your knife is sharp.

The Beer Cocktail That Puts A Thai Spin On The Michelada

The Michelada is a beer cocktail that is both refreshing and tasty and there is a new cocktail on the scene that is a Thai spin on this classic.

Loaded Mediterranean Nachos Recipe

Loaded nachos are a timeless, customizable party snack or appetizer, and this version takes a Mediterranean spin with pita and homemade tzatziki.

Cook /Julia Holland

The Soda Tip To Add Subtly Sweet Flavor To Veggies

Incorporating your favorite soda into vegetable dishes can deliver a sweet flavor twist that your guests will probably never guess the origin of.

12 Fast Food Restaurants To Get A Snack Wrap Until McDonald's Stops Teasing Us

Can't wait for the Golden Arches to bring snack wraps back to its menus? Fear not, as many other popular fast food joints are ready to satisfy those cravings.

The History Of Cupcakes And How They Became A Classic Treat

It's hard to imagine life before cupcakes. But, believe it or not, the tiny dessert is a relatively recent phenomenon - though it's history goes back farther.

Drink /Nikita Ephanov

Why Turkey Drinks The Most Tea Out Of Any Other Country

While many associate tea with western European cultures, it's actually the Turkish people who are the world's biggest fans of the flavorful beverage.

Cook /Molly Harris

The Simple Method For Cutting Dessert Bars Evenly Every Time

It's annoying to spoil the look of your dessert bar bakes by slicing the pieces messily or unevenly. Follow our tips for perfectly even portions and neat cuts.

Cook /Nikki Munoz

The Most Tender Whole Roasted Cauliflower Requires One Additional Step

Roasting cauliflower allows all of its rich flavor and texture to bloom, but your roasted whole cauliflower could be falling short if you skip this step.

Cook /Nikki Munoz

What To Consider Before Sweetening Your Lemon Curd

When you're whipping up a batch of lemon curd, there is something to consider before adding in the sugar to make sure you get the best results.

What Qualities Make A Wine Elegant?

An elegant wine isn't just a sales pitch by the liquor store or winery. Elegance is an actual term that wine aficionados use to describe a vintage.