Just a sprinkle of MSG makes everything taste better. Yes, really. MSG is my go-to ingredient that adds depth of flavor to my dishes. For every teaspoon of Diamond Crystal kosher salt, I start with ...

“I always joke that salt, sugar, MSG is the Chinese trinity seasoning mix,” chef Calvin Eng told me recently. The trio is so integral to his style of Cantonese American cooking that he named his ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. For years, MSG had been demonized as that spice additive in Chinese food that contributes to such conditions as face pressure, heart ...

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, ...