Put MSG in Everything, You Cowards
By now, we should all be completely unafraid of monosodium glutamate, the umami-boosting molecule more commonly referred to as “MSG.” It will not give you headache, it will not make…
Add a Little MSG to Your Next Pickle Brine
I love the whole spectrum of pickles—sweet, sour, half-sour, etc.—but my favorite kind of pickle is one that’s so aggressively flavored, it’s almost uncomfortable to eat. I like a challenging…
This One Ingredient Will Make Your Mayo More Dippable
Last week I went to the much anticipated opening of Jeffrey Morgenthaler and Benjamin Amberg’s new bar, Pacific Standard. (If you read this site regularly, you may be familiar with…
You Should Sprinkle a Little MSG on Your Garlic Bread
Photo: Africa Studio (Shutterstock) “Garlic bread” can mean a lot of different things (all good, of course). The first iteration I was introduced to was white toast with Country Crock…
How to Make a Turkey Burger That Actually Tastes Good
Photo: Mateusz Gzik (Shutterstock) I have often thought of turkey burgers as a relic of the ‘90s, leftover from an era when fat was the number one enemy, and Snackwells…
9 Unexpected Things You Should Season With MSG
Photo: gowithstock (Shutterstock) This is by far my most controversial MSG take, but the stuff is—in actual fact—very good on an apple. It functions like parmesan, providing a savory counterpoint…
Add MSG to Every Salad
Photo: Timolina (Shutterstock) Anyone serious about salads knows that one cannot rely on dressing alone to flavor your greens. No: The key to a good salad lies in treating each…