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From fried chicken to margaritas, chefs are reinventing MSG and pushing against anti-Asian stigma

Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is an historically stigmatized food ingredient, and that stigma can often be traced to anti-Chinese racism. But a growing chorus of culinary voices are making the case that it is a game changer when used correctly.

15 cold drinks perfect for cocktail hour in the sun

Summery sippers (some spiked, some not), to mix up this weekend.

Food July 31, 2020

Nik Sharma's Spiced Coffee Kulfi: A frosty treat to help beat the heat

An easy, no equipment-necessary, make-ahead recipe from his book The Flavor Equation.

Chef Hawa Hassan celebrates the food of regular grandmothers in new cookbook

The Somali-born chef spoke with Tom Power about In Bibi's Kitchen — a cookbook that celebrates the food of grandmothers who live in or are from the eight African countries bordering the Indian Ocean.

This half-made homemade ice cream cake is a real ray of sunshine

Life Video August 11, 2020

Holy cow: Religious bans, climate change and the heated debate over eating beef

What to cook in July: A barbecue spread to build a tradition around

Festive recipes for vegans and meat-lovers alike this Eid ul Adha

Shayma Owaise Saadat

Food August 6, 2019

Make-ahead Eggplant Borani: Velvety yet crispy-along-the-edges eggplant in a garlic-spiked yogurt sauce

Shayma Owaise Saadat

Food August 6, 2019

Vegetable Biryani: A vegan dish worthy of a celebration

Shayma Owaise Saadat

Food August 6, 2019

Make this impressive Lamb and Apricot Pine Nut Pilaf for your next festive gathering

Shayma Owaise Saadat

Food August 15, 2019

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Forage: How to harvest wild sumac and use it to make a zingy batch of Sun Tea

Life Video July 20, 2020

Telling Our Twisted Histories: Decolonizing the word bannock

Strawberry Cobbler with Bourbon & Brown Sugar Sour Cream

Food June 26, 2020

Stacks and stacks of pancakes: 16 sweet and savoury recipes for piling onto your plate

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Forage: How to harvest wild burdock and transform its roots into a tasty fried snack

Life Video July 6, 2020

Does MSG deserve its bad rap? Food experts weigh in

These chewy double-chocolate cookies stuffed with ice cream are the only sandwich we have eyes for right now

Marcella DiLonardo

Food July 12, 2019

How to make Lauren Toyota's Fried Artichoke Sandwich: A vegan sammy with homemade Jalapeño Ranch, plus slaw

Smoky Stone Fruit and Bourbon BBQ Ribs: Sweet, sticky, fall-off-the-bone ribs for all your summertime needs

Food June 12, 2019

Who really gets to claim hummus as their own — and why does it matter?

A Floral Summer Spritz: Cheers to edible flowers in and on our drinks

Food June 27, 2018

Marcus Samuelsson on his new cookbook and how Black people have been written out of food history

Strawberries and Cream Freezer Fudge: A vegan, super-chill, summer dessert

Food July 13, 2020

Fun, flavour-packed ferments that could not be easier to make

Food July 10, 2020

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