For decades, monosodium glutamate has sparked heated debates among diners, chefs, and health enthusiasts. This common flavor enhancer, widely known as MSG, carries a reputation that has made many ...

If we were giving out awards for the most vilified foods ever made, monosodium glutamate (MSG) would certainly be at the top of the list. This crystalline powder is a food additive that increases ...

Amelia Schwartz is a Brooklyn-based writer and editor who has been covering food, beverage, and culture for over seven years. She is currently an editor at Food & Wine magazine, focusing on trends and ...

For most social media users, it was hard to miss the “sometimes you need to eat an entire cucumber” trend that took TikTok by storm this summer. The viral cucumber salad featured East-Asian ...

You’ve seen it at the end of hundreds of recipes: “Add salt to taste.” Whether it’s beef stew or a chocolate chip cookie, salt is a seasoning we often lean on as an inoffensive way to wake up the ...

Monosodium glutamate, or MSG — a food additive that is often found in Asian cuisine — has had something of a negative reputation over the last 60 years. Some food experts insist that's unfair. "To ...

The fried chicken sandwich has become the crown jewel of fast food menus, with almost every major chain offering its own version. While undeniably tasty, many of these sandwiches are made with ...

Chinese restaurants are my family’s thing. It’s a very common immigrant story; it was the starter kit for Ronald Reagan’s American dream. Though it’s long gone, I can remember my family’s second ...

Welcome to “Cookbook of the Week.” This is a series where I highlight cookbooks that are unique, easy to use, or just special to me. While finding a particular recipe online serves a quick purpose, ...