This Updated Vinaigrette Formula Will Take Salad To The Next Level
The old culinary school wisdom was to have a ratio of three parts fat to one part acid in a vinaigrette.
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Why You Should Leave The Rind On Watermelon When Grilling
Whether you're grilling your watermelon for savory or sweet dishes, the trick to mouthwateringly perfect watermelon is to leave the rind on.
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The Subtle Difference Between Creole And Cajun Seasoning
Some may think Creole and Cajun seasoning are the same, but that's not the case. Though one can be substituted for the other, there is a subtle difference.
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The Unexpected Ice Tip To Take Your Cocktails To The Next Level
To take your homemade cocktails to the next level, there's a simple tip you can add to your cocktail-making routine that will help you avoid a common mistake.
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Here's What Really Happened To Fruitopia
Fruitopia, a non-carbonated drink that launched in 1994 as a rival to Snapple's rise, was phased out in less than a decade — but it's not completely gone.
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How Does The Maillard Reaction Actually Work?
The Maillard reaction is a chemical process that takes place between sugars and amino acids, resulting in a browning reaction — but it goes beyond appearance.
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The 2 Ways Low-Alcohol Beer Is Manufactured
Non-alcoholic beer, or low-alcohol beer, is manufactured in two ways, with both ways designed to preserve the beer's flavor even as they evaporate the alcohol.
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Why You Shouldn't Store Cheese In Plastic Wrap
While your intentions are good, don't make the mistake of wrapping your cheese in plastic wrap for storage, as this method only ends up achieving the opposite.
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The Truth Behind The Tapping Technique For Watermelons
Tapping watermelons to determine a good watermelon from the bunch is a well-known test that does indeed have method to it.
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You Should Start Soaking Scallops In Milk. Here's Why
While it may sound like an odd pairing, scallops can benefit from a soak in milk; specifically, milk can help scallops erase their sometimes bad rap.
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The Best Cheeses To Use For Mac And Cheese
While pasta is a huge part of mac and cheese, nothing is more important than the cheese. From cheddar to Fontina, we found the best cheese for your recipe.
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This Tip Will Change The Way You Cut Your Avocados
This tip for cutting avocados is specifically for how to alternatively cut the fruit, but there are additional benefits that only add to the food hack's case.
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The Type Of Coffee Bean Most Commonly Used In Instant Coffee
While much-maligned, instant coffee is, in fact, real coffee, and starts its life as all coffee does, from coffee beans that have been ground and then brewed.
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The Best Way To Fix Overcooked Pulled Pork
If after hours of cooking, you end up with dry, overcooked pulled pork, don't think all is lost for your dish; you can save your pork in a few creative ways.
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This Unexpected Ingredient Makes It Easy To Whip Up Spiced Lemonade
Lemonade is an easy drink to make and is the perfect summertime beverage to sip on a warm day. Here's a way to make it a little different, with a bit of spice.
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What You Can Do To Thicken Runny BBQ Sauce
There are few ways to thicken runny BBQ sauce, but to achieve the thick consistency you need to coat your food, we think the best way is a combination of two.
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New Research Shows Rising Gas Prices Affect Where People Shop For Food
A new consumer report shows a link between rising gas prices, where people pump their gas, and where people are starting to shop with more frequency for food.
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This Avocado Egg Salad Tip Is Perfect For Mayo Haters
For those with an aversion to mayonnaise, there's good news from the fruit world as the avocado is the secret tip to making egg salad or tuna salad sans mayo.
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What's Really In Poultry Seasoning?
Don't limit this seasoning to things with wings. Poultry seasoning can enhance your beef, pork, fish, and even veggie dishes. And it's easy to make your own.
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Scientists Are Modifying Potatoes To Be Better For Diabetics
Studies have linked regular potato consumption with a higher risk of Type 2 diabetes, and scientists are attempting to modify two potato starches to help.
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Why You Should Consider A Watermelon's Shape When Buying One
Picking a watermelon can often be a guessing game, but as it turns out, the fruit's shape provides a key visual clue about how ripe it is and how it was grown.
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The Unexpected Spice You Should Try In Your Baked Feta Pasta
The next time you make baked feta pasta, consider adding in a certain spice that, while most often used in desserts, can add something unique to a savory dish.
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Nearly 30% Of People Think This Is The Best BBQ Side Dish
Ahead of Memorial Weekend barbecues, we polled Tasting Table readers to get their takes on what the best BBQ side dish is—the winner with 30% is a classic.
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The Reason You Should Bloom Cocoa Powder
Blooming is a technique that draws out the flavors of spices and aromatics more, and as you can guess, bakers have found this is also true with cocoa powder.
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How Much Lobster You Really Need For Lobster Rolls
When making lobster rolls, everyone has their own preference, but every recipe usually calls for a similar amount of lobster: How much do you need per roll?
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Think Twice Before Adding Extra Ingredients To Your Burger Meat
You can easily find cooks who subscribe to the idea that adding to your burger meat enhances it, but if you do, you should be sure to do so in a particular way.
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Whatever Happened To Skittles Bubble Gum?
There was a time when you could actually blow Skittles-flavored bubbles, thanks to Skittles bubble gum, which debuted in the '90s and soon after fizzled out.
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