The Dangers Of Microwaving Sugar Are More Serious Than You Think
The microwave is a useful shortcut for many cooking and baking processes, but it has some limitations. Microwaving sugar is a mistake that could lead to injury.
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When It Comes To Hard Cider, This Cidermaker Wants You To Think Beyond Apples
Hard cider is often considered synonymous with hard apple cider, but there are plenty of fruits beyond apples that make wonderful options for cider. -
Why You Should Avoid Drinking Sake Like A Shot
Sake has existed for a millennia, but its traditions have never included guzzling it down in one gulp like it's tequila, and there are reasons for that. -
Add Instant Espresso To Cold Foam For A Dreamy Iced Coffee
For an elevated cup of iced coffee, add instant espresso powder to your cold foam and pour it over your drink of choice with fun upgrades. -
We Asked A Coffee Expert: This Is The Absolute Best Blend For Cappuccinos
If you're looking for the best blend of coffee for the perfect cup of cappuccino, let our expert be your guide. -
The Traditional Dining Style You'll Find At A Brazilian Steakhouse
Get to know the rodízio-style dining on display at Brazilian steakhouses and learn the traditional dishes that are served. -
Upgrade Boxed Mac And Cheese With A Creamier Milk Swap
To upgrade your store-bought boxed mac and cheese, use this creamy milk product instead of milk and butter. -
Try This Chef-Approved Toothpick Trick For Frying Taquitos
If you've struggled to keep your taquitos and their fillings all together throughout the frying process, this expert's toothpick tip is exactly what you need. -
How To Make Meat-Free Chicken Tacos Like A Vegan Chef
Learning to cook meat-free versions of dishes can be a little daunting, so we asked a vegan chef for tips to prepare a meatless version of chicken tacos. -
The Asian Ingredients That Are Essential To Ina Garten's Barbecue Sauce
For fans of Ina Garten who want to try making her foolproof barbecue sauce at home, you just need a couple of staple Asian sauces to get started. -
This Must-Buy Avocado Ice Cream At Costco Is Based On A Popular Vietnamese Treat
From Mavens Creamery, a new avocado ice cream flavor is arriving exclusively to select Costco locations following up the success of its durian ice cream. -
Put Down The Vanilla Extract – Your Baked Goods Deserve Better
Countless baking recipes call for vanilla extract, but we think it's time to start bucking the trend and using alternatives instead for myriad reasons. -
The Freebie Costco Shoppers In China Can Enjoy Before The Store Opens
Costco stores in China are offering guests free breakfast treats and drinks every morning before they open. -
Why You Should Cook Salmon In The Air Fryer, According To Trader Joe's
There are so many ways to cook a fish as versatile as salmon, but if you ask Trader Joe's, the oven is the best way to go for maximum flavor and ideal texture. -
Upgrade Taco Night With Crispy Cheese Shells
If you're growing tired of alternating between flour tortillas and corn tortillas, you can add a third option into the mix: cheese taco shells. -
The Simplest Way To Tell You're At A Good Barbecue Restaurant, According To An Expert
You can look for one simple yet important sign, according to Zingerman's Roadhouse's Bob Bennett, to determine whether you're at a high-quality restaurant. -
Trendy Chinese Food Brand MìLà Launches Spicy Crab Pasta Kit Collab With Uncle Roger
Fans of seafood pasta dishes and spicy foods are sure to love this creamy chili crab pasta kit crossover that offers multiple challenging levels of heat. -
A Bartender Explains How To Make Non-Alcoholic Drinks Taste Like The Real Deal
Tasting Table spoke to Poka Lola Social Club's lead bartender, Lexi Parker, who revealed why making a mocktail taste like its cocktail counterpart can be hard. -
Trader Joe's Is Launching Its Version Of A Popular Hong Kong Snack
Trader Joe's can always be counted on for delicious snack. Their latest offering is a vegan version of a popular Hong Kong street food staple. -
This Simple, 2-Ingredient Glaze Brings Complex Flavor To Your Dishes
You usually wouldn't think of combining the two because one is dark, umami-laden, and full of salinity, and the other is milky-white, rich, and creamy. -
Turn Your Iced Tea Into A 3-Ingredient Whiskey Cocktail To Sip On All Summer
On a hot day, there's nothing better than a refreshing glass of sweet iced tea. But what if you want some whiskey, too? Try making this 3-ingredient cocktail! -
The Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey You Should Be Pairing With Blue Cheese
What is the best bourbon to pair with blue cheese? Blue cheese is bold, bright, and sharp, with a funkiness that sometimes makes it an acquired taste. -
The Best Spirits To Experiment With Smoking At Home
Smoking spirits and cocktails at home is easier than you might think, but it's important to know which drinks are conducive to smoke and which to avoid. -
Why Cream Soda Is The Perfect Mixer For Bourbon Lovers
While it might not make sense at first, sweet and bubbly cream soda is the perfect mixer for bourbon-based cocktails. The two bring out the best in each other. -
A Traditional Korean Breakfast Features A Variety Of Savory Side Dishes
Breakfast looks different across the world, and a typical Korean breakfast features a variety of side dishes called banchan rather than a few standard choices. -
Trader Joe's Garlic Bread Cheese Is Finally Returning To Stores
If you're a Trader Joe's fan, you know that beloved items often disappear. Luckily, that's not the case with Garlic Bread Cheese, which is returning to stores. -
An Expert Explains The Important Factors That Impact Bourbon's Flavor
Bourbon's range of complex flavor profiles can be influenced by the various stages of its creation, and we explored those factors with Chris Blatner.
