Cooking Tips - Tasting Table

Close-up of a bowl of homemade mashed potatoes topped with a butter pat

Set Aside The Gravy And Top Mashed Potatoes With This Rich, Creamy Pasta Sauce

If you're looking for a way to elevate the yum factor of your mashed potatoes, try substituting gravy for a delicious and creamy Alfredo sauce.

6 Tips For Cooking Your Steak Over A Live Fire

Once you start cooking over a live fire, you'll never go back. We spoke with Curtis Stone to get the top tips for the best results.

Saute Collard Greens In This Rich Ingredient For A Serious Flavor Boost

Element the earthy, slightly bitter flavor of collard greens with one easy, rich, and deeply flavored ingredient that is ready in only about five minutes.

A loaded steakhouse-style baked potato topped with scallions with a fork, knife, butter, salt and pepper seen in the background

For Better Baked Potatoes, Make Them Steakhouse-Style

Steakhouse-style potatoes aren’t just for restaurants. You can recreate this steakhouse staple to get that signature crispy skin and a fluffy center.

An Easy Breakfast Casserole That Rivals McDonald's McGriddle Takes Just 30 Minutes To Bake

If you're a big fan of the McDonald's McGriddle but don't want to go out and buy one each morning, this breakfast casserole is a great substitute.

Replace Your Usual Caramel Or Peanut Butter With This Easy 3-Ingredient Apple Dip

The next time you want a dip for your apples, don't reach for a jar of caramel or peanut butter. Try this simple, three-ingredient dip instead.

Three baked potatoes topped with butter.

Boost The Flavor (And Protein) Of Baked Potatoes With One Icelandic Topping — It's Better Than Sour Cream

You can give your baked potato a bolder, tangier flavor and a major protein boost by swapping the typical sour cream for an Icelandic dairy staple.

Turn Fresh Cranberries Into Candy With Sprite, Orange Juice, And Powdered Sugar

You can easily transform fresh cranberries into a sweet candy with just a few ingredients, giving you a versatile holiday treat that can even be decor.

Top view of a green bean casserole and other Thanksgiving sides

This Is Probably Why Your Green Bean Casserole Topping Always Turns Out Soggy

Green bean casserole is an icon of the Thanksgiving meal, so you don't want it to be soggy and disappointing. Here is the best way to avoid that.

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The Thanksgiving Dishes An Expert Recommends Making In Your Air Fryer

You have limited oven real estate on Thanksgiving. Here are two dishes that can (and should) be made in your air fryer, according to an expert.

A sliced sweet potato and knife on a cutting board

Nachos Are Twice As Flavorful With A Hot Honey Sweet Potato Makeover

Try making this different "nacho" iteration by using hot honey and sweet potatoes as the base. It's a crowd-pleaser and switches things up from the usual.

Use A Head Of Cabbage, A Pound Of Ham, And A Crock-Pot For A Hearty Dinner

This one-pot meal is easy on the wallet, and requires barely any attention once the slow-cooker has been turned on. Perfect for a busy weekday dinner.

Craving Mac And Cheese And Soup? Combine Both For The Perfect Comfort Dish

A tasty, rich, and hearty homemade mac and cheese may be easier than you thought, as long as you have this comfort food pantry staple on hand.

Two people use tongs to pick up appetizers from a buffet table

This Crispy, Cheesy, 4-Ingredient Appetizer Starts With A Loaf Of French Bread

For a unique take on cheesy French bread, try this easy, four-ingredient finger food recipe when preparing appetizers for your next party or gathering.

Give Frozen Dumplings An Easy Soup Upgrade That Unlocks New Flavor (Perfect For Cold Weather)

Many of us have a bag of frozen dumplings sitting in the freezer just waiting to be used. What if we told you this didn't even require pan-frying them first?

The Other 2 Cool-Weather Leafy Greens With More Potassium Than Spinach

Spinach may often be considered the princess of potassium, but two similar types of greens actually contain more of the essential element. Do you know which do?

French fry casserole with ground beef in white dish with individual servings on plates on top of red and white checkered placemats

With Fries, Canned Soup, And Ground Beef, You Can Make A Simple Family Casserole

As long as you have these three versatile ingredients on hand, making a meal that's delicious and filling is easier than you might have thought.

Stuffed Peppers Get A Fiber Boost When You Change Out The Rice For This Healthier Grain

There's a very easy swap for most recipes that call for rice that will increase your fiber intake. It works especially well for stuffed peppers.

Replace Expensive Breakfast Sandwiches With Bologna Slices, Eggs, And A Muffin Tin (No Bread Needed)

For a tastier and more nostalgic on-the-go breakfast, try this simple egg bite hack. It uses a fan-favorite deli meat, eggs, and a muffin tin.

Chicken pot pie with biscuit crust inside white casserole dish

This 3-Ingredient Trader Joe's Shortcut Makes Chicken Pot Pie Ridiculously Easy

Making a chicken pot pie from scratch can be daunting. Skip the hassle with this simple, three-ingredient recipe that comes together in minutes.

Baked potatoes topped with ham and green onion on a wooden surface.

The Asian-Inspired Baked Potato Makeover That Unlocks Serious Flavor

Baked potatoes can be a simple snack with light toppings. But if you want a bit of extra spice, a certain brand can give you the flavor you're looking for.

A tray of disco fries covered with gravy and melted mozzarella cheese

Transform Frozen Fries Into An Iconic New Jersey Diner Food With Just 2 Extra Ingredients

It doesn't take much to elevate a bag of frozen fries, but when you do it in the style of this New Jersey classic, you'll wonder why you hadn't before.

Ham Sandwiches Are Even Better Combined With This Iconic Sandwich

Why choose between two sandwiches when you have them both? This meaty lunch icon gets a flavorful ham upgrade with this simple sandwich hack.

an uncooked puck of instant ramen noodles with seasoning packages and chopsticks

Should You Cook Instant Ramen In An Air Fryer? We Asked An Expert

Just because you see a cooking hack on TikTok doesn't mean it's a good idea. We spoke with an expert about the recent trend of air-frying ramen.

Pair Beef Stroganoff With This Tangy Favorite For A Flavorful Contrast

Give your beef stroganoff depth of flavor with this complex ingredient. It'll improve the taste, ensuring everyone wants seconds.

The Traditional Italian Sweet Bread That Makes French Toast Twice As Good

The next time you're making French toast, skip the brioche and opt for this decadent, Italian sweet bread, studded with raisins and candied fruit, instead.

Classic pot roast simmering in pot with potatoes and carrots

Add This Vegetable To Your Pot Roast For Extra Fiber And A Little Touch Of Sweetness

For some more flavor, texture, and nutrients the next time you craft a homemade pot roast, give this often-overlooked vegetable a try.