Tasting TableStoryboardInfusing This Spice In With Your Morning Cup Of Joe Has Amazing Health BenefitsCurated byTasting TableWhen it comes to the health benefits of coffee, some claims are hopeful thinking and others far from proven. But adding one of nature's well-known superstars to your daily caffeine can justify that gotta-have-it feeling. Are we talking about cinnamon, vanilla, or even cardamon? Nope. It's the humble yet spicy ginger root bursting into your morning or afternoon caffeine ritual.
Tasting TableStoryboardThese Are The Biggest Mistakes Everyone Makes With Their Slow CookerCurated byTasting TableA slow cooker can make cooking real easy. After the initial prepping of chopping, cutting, and peeling, you simply add your ingredients to the slow cooker and let it do its thing for a few hours. All you have to do is sit back, relax, and enjoy the aroma of food cooking without doing anything. And there are so many incredible things to make in your slow cooker — including anything from a breakfast casserole to a pork loin roast – which makes it all the more fun to use.
Tasting TableStoryboardThese Unique Appetizers Are Perfect To Bring To The Next Family PartyCurated byTasting TableSpinach dip is a versatile dish that works as an appetizer, a snack, or simply a delicious munchie for a party. While the dish is known for its blend of cheesy, creamy goodness, the key is getting the balance just right alongside the spinach. Luckily, recipe developer Jessica Morone has nailed this balance, and she shares it with her creamy spinach dip recipe.
Tasting TableStoryboardThese Baked Bean Recipes Are Perfect For The 4th Of JulyCurated byTasting TableBeans, beans ... you know what they say. But beans are actually good for your heart, or at least for your overall health. They're also easy on your wallet, being one of the most budget-friendly sources of protein out there. Beans can also be very easy to prepare, too, particularly in a recipe like this one where you're beginning with canned beans. As recipe developer Erin Johnson tells us, "You can use any bean combination that you'd like for this.
Tasting TableStoryboardThis Hot Sauce Is So Hot It Was Banned From The National Fiery Foods ShowCurated byTasting TableThere are many different types of hot sauce that you'll find at your local grocery store. From Frank's Red Hot to Sriracha, there are countless different varieties available to purchase. But if you've ever tried one particular sauce before, you would probably remember it. Introducing: Dave's Gourmet Insanity Sauce, which features ingredients like hot pepper, tomato paste, garlic, salt, onions, acid, and (perhaps surprisingly) not much else.
Tasting TableStoryboardYou Have To Try These Amazing Italian Restaurants In New York CityCurated byTasting TableNew York City is known for (arguably) hosting some of the best Italian cuisine in the country. We rounded up some of the best options for trying flavorful dishes with attention to quality ingredients. Doesn't hurt if you can sample some Italian wine or a negroni while you're at it. Our selections pull stand-outs from across the boroughs, even if all of these restaurants are worth a trip by train or taxi. And yes, Little Italy and the West Village are obvious choices.
Tasting TableStoryboardThis Sicilian Cooking Technique Will Improve The Flavor Of Your Fish Curated byTasting TableIf you're not used to cooking fish at home, the process can be a bit intimidating. Perhaps you don't know how to deal with the bones and scales, or you're worried the delicate filet will fall apart in the pan. There are many different ways to prepare fish, from using a sous vide, to putting it in a smoker. But there's one tried-and-true method that chefs have been using since the fourth century BCE: salt baking.
Tasting TableStoryboardThis Is What Makes East And West North Carolina BBQ Sauce DifferentCurated byTasting TableBarbecue lore is rich and runs deep. It evokes a sense of place, and it's tied to tradition. Whether you're savoring a chopped chicken sandwich with white sauce (from Alabama, naturally), or sweet-sauced, hickory smoked burnt ends (in Kansas City, of course), barbecue is perhaps the most regional of all regional cuisines. And North Carolina is no exception; in fact, it's regionalized even within the state.
Tasting TableStoryboardUsing This Intoxicating Ingredient Will Elevate The Flavor Of Smoked MeatCurated byTasting TableWhether a classic brisket, brined turkey, or even a high-quality cut of lamb, smoked meat requires patience, good tools, and a repertoire of ideas. Outdoor cooking has become increasingly popular, according to NPD, and it seems as if everyone is investing in an impressive smoker to create an environment just perfect for tender, flavorful food. In the U.S. alone over $21 million worth of grills and smokers were purchased between July 2020 and early 2022.
Tasting TableStoryboardYou Have To Try These Amazing Boozy Milkshakes Across The USCurated byTasting TableWhether it's a sweltering summer day or a chilly winter afternoon, there's never a wrong season to start screaming for ice cream. Cravings for cool and creamy sweet treats are a constant, and for adults looking to combine drinks and dessert, this means ice cream with a little something extra. Boozy milkshakes fill the bill as both a creamy cocktail and a drinkable dessert that taps into Americana nostalgia with its playful twist on the classic drink.
Tasting TableStoryboardThese Are The Seven Best Store-Bought Lemonades RankedCurated byTasting TableNothing says summer quite like a tall, cold glass of lemonade. One of few staple beverages that's been in the world's sipping repertoire for centuries, this tart treat is more than a simple fruit juice. Lemons contain tons of beneficial properties, making their juice an excellent source of Vitamin C and soluble fiber (via Healthline). In its most basic form, lemonade is made of three simple ingredients: lemons, sugar, and water (and you can even add mint to change your lemonade game forever).
Tasting TableStoryboardThis Summer Trick Will Keep Your Ice Cream From Leaking Through The ConeCurated byTasting TableWe can't think of any summertime dessert more delicious, more craveable, more nostalgia-inducing than ice cream. Whether your warm weather indulgence of choice is a swirl of soft serve, a scoop of vegan chocolate, or a no-holds-barred ice cream sundae, this cooling, creamy treat is delicious in pretty much all its forms.
Tasting TableStoryboardThis Is Why You Should Never Use Sugary Sauces On Grilled VegetablesCurated byTasting TableGrilled food always seems to taste better. In fact, grilling has become one of Americans' preferred ways of cooking, especially during the pandemic. As many were urged to gather outside, the NPD Group states that there was a 39% increase in grill and smoker sales between 2020 and 2021. But, while grilling is a great way to impart flavor, you should probably steer clear of sugary sauces to marinade vegetables if you don't want to ruin your cookout.
Tasting TableStoryboardIt Can Be Dangerous To Make Your Own Canned Food, Here's WhyCurated byTasting TableIf you're a home gardener then you've probably started to look at the plants popping up in your yard and making plans for how to use all those summer fruits and veggies. As tasty as fresh homegrown produce is, it doesn't last very long, and, on a good year, you can get more of it than you can possibly use at one time. One solution to this may be giving away some excess to friends and neighbors, but another is preserving it for later consumption by canning it.
Tasting TableStoryboardThese Are The Most Common Mistakes People Make With BurgersCurated byTasting TableAh, the burger. The hero of summer, a longtime trusty companion to the grill, and a blank canvas for countless cheese, sauce, and veggie combinations. Hamburgers are staple menu items for many restaurants and one of the main faces of fast food, but cooking at home gives you the reins in burger mastery. And cooking hamburgers requires just that — a master's touch.
Tasting TableStoryboardThis Is The Absolute Best Cut Of Meat For Pulled PorkCurated byTasting TablePulled pork is a quintessential barbecue dish and while it tastes delicious and is a crowd favorite, pulled pork can also be an intimidating item to cook. But don't be too worried because in terms of barbecue meat, it's so forgiving. Unlike other popular items like ribs or brisket, pulled pork won't get tough or rubbery the longer it cooks or when its reheated for leftovers, per BBC Good Food.
Tasting TableStoryboardThis Vodka Is Less Likely To Give You A Hangover Than Other SpiritsCurated byTasting TableWhile you might think that overindulging in any kind of spirit will result in a horrid hangover, think again. The colorless, odorless and flavorless spirit known as vodka is actually less likely to give you a hangover than any other spirit. The reason behind why relies on science.
Tasting TableStoryboardThese 22 Delicious Shrimp Recipes Will Make You Fall In Love With SeafoodCurated byTasting TableAlways vying for the top spot as the most popular shellfish on the menu, shrimp tend to come out in the lead because of their versatile flavor and favored following from diners of all ages. MarketResearch.com notes these quick-cooking crustaceans are indeed among the most popular seafood in the world, with consumption projected to only continue to grow this decade through 2026. Featured in various international cuisine, shrimp lend their delicate flavor and texture to a wide variety of dishes.
Tasting TableStoryboardThese Dangerously Delicious Pasta Recipes Are The Reason We Live For CarbsCurated byTasting TableLet's just be up front right from the get-go: this Alfredo sauce is not a low-fat, low-calorie situation here. This sauce is amazingly flavorful thanks to the fact that it's made with a whole lot of butter, heavy cream, and of course plenty of Parmesan cheese. So if you're looking for a light, healthy dish, look elsewhere. If you want to make a meal that is a pure pleasure and that everyone will love, then by all means make this one!
Tasting TableStoryboardAlmost Half Of Consumers Believe These Are The Best Ribs To BarbecueCurated byTasting TableAnthony Bourdain once famously said, "Barbecue may not be the road to world peace, but it's a start."
Tasting TableStoryboardThis Is The Easiest Way To Perfectly Salt A Cocktail GlassCurated byTasting TableBartenders easily make attractive drinks for guests, but just because you haven't attended bartending school doesn't mean you're doomed to make a mess out of your kitchen. Knowing how to salt the rim of a glass properly can take cocktail-making skills from 0 to ten, and we have just the ticket to turn subpar presentations into drinks that can be confidently served to friends.
Tasting TableStoryboardThese Slow Cooker Recipes Are The Reason We Love To EatCurated byTasting TableOf all the types of comfort food out there, there's one delight that you simply can't go wrong with: macaroni and cheese. The dish is fairly simple, traditionally only involving pasta, cheese, and either a basic béchamel or a little cream. Recipe developer Hayley MacLean's slow cooker macaroni and cheese recipe doesn't veer away from these traditional ingredients, but it does opt for a unique cooking method.
Tasting TableStoryboardIs Mushroom Coffee More Nutritious Than Regular Coffee?Curated byTasting TableIt seems that every few years, there's a new trendy type of coffee to try, including bulletproof coffee, Scandinavian coffee, and Dalgona whipped coffee, with various claims of health, taste, or other benefits. Well, the latest trend, if social media feeds are any indication, is mushroom coffee. You've probably seen a post or an ad about it recently. You may have even tried it, or at least know someone who has.
Tasting TableStoryboardThis Chef's Amazing Steak Recipe Is Made Using This Unexpected MethodCurated byTasting TableWhile many steak houses eschew a flaming grill for an infrared broiler, Chicago chef John Manion has made a career out of cooking with live fire.
Tasting TableStoryboardDo This Step Before Putting Marinade For Ultra Flavorful ChickenCurated byTasting TableChicken is one of the most consumed proteins on the planet, and according to the book Tastes Like Chicken, Americans eat 73.1 million pounds of this bird every day. Many consumers even go so far as to purchase products that "taste like chicken," such as chicken-flavored ramen and potato chips. And it's no wonder that the chicken is so popular, as its flavor compounds are rich in the umami taste and give off an aroma that is fatty and "roasty," per the National Library of Medicine.
Tasting TableStoryboardThis Is Everything Fans Need To Know About The Strings In AvocadoCurated byTasting TableEach day, you make your way to the kitchen to prepare the one thing that got you out of bed in the morning: breakfast, which may or may not require a ripe avocado. On a good day, the rock-hard few you picked up earlier in the week would finally feel soft enough to eat. However, you can never truly know until you've cut into one. As your anticipation builds, you make the irreversible decision to slice one open, fully expecting a bruise or two.
Tasting TableStoryboardThis Is Everything You Need To Know Before Eating Raw TunaCurated byTasting TableWith Americans eating tuna regularly whether as a spicy tuna roll from their favorite sushi joint or as a seared ahi tuna steak off the backyard grill, it's good to know that tuna provides many health benefits. According to WebMD, it's full of fatty acids that help to lower heart disease, as well as vitamins that are critical for bone health. It can even help with weight loss.
Tasting TableStoryboardThis Is The Best Type Of Milk To Use In Sweet Potato PieCurated byTasting TableWhen making a creamy sweet potato pie, using the best ingredients matters. The Southern spiced dessert is a favorite during the holiday season, and is a delicacy that holds rich history and nostalgia. Sweet potato pie is also a common substitute for its rival, the pumpkin pie, another holiday pie favorite, due to its similar texture.
Tasting TableStoryboardThis Unexpected Item Will Keep Baked Goods Fresher For LongerCurated byTasting TableThere's nothing worse than eyeing a delicious-looking muffin or cookie with a "just-baked" promise only to find out the sweet treat isn't as fresh as we'd like it to be upon the first bite. Dried-out, crumbly pieces are no one's guilty pleasure, and bakers often struggle with ways to keep their products fresh and tasty once they've whipped up the perfect indulgence.
Tasting TableStoryboardThis Is The Major Difference Between Farmed Scallops and Wild ScallopsCurated byTasting TableScallops are like little pillows of seafood bliss most often found on upscale restaurants' menus or as a challenge on one of Gordon Ramsay's shows to test a chef's skills in the kitchen. While the tender scallops are best cooked in a simple fashion, the process of harvesting them is much more complex. But first, what are scallops and where do they come from?
