The Truth About MSG & Why You Should Cook With It More

MSG (Monosodium Glutamate) has gotten a bad rap for decades, but the question remains: is it really as bad for you as everyone thinks? Here is the fascinating and bizarre history behind the origins of MSG-hate, and why you should actually be cooking with it a lot more.

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7 Kitchen Hacks Used By Pro Chefs That You Should Be Using At Home

If you want to learn to cook like the pros, start with some of these tried-and-true pro hacks that have the potential to make your life infinitely easier in the kitchen.

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Saffron Grilled Chicken Kebabs

These chicken kebabs are simple to make, and are a sure crowd pleaser any time of year.

Saffron, once considered the world’s most elusive and prohibitively expensive spice, is now readily available at Amazon and other specialty grocers like Trader Joe’s.

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Lemon & Pistachio Pesto Pasta

This variation on Pesto Genovese gets a jolt of acidity from the addition of lemon juice and zest, and uses a 50/50 blend of pistachio nuts and pine nuts (both are tree nuts), lending a unique color and luscious flavor to the dish. It also comes together quickly, making it a perfect weeknight meal.

Best of all, it can be made in advance – up to a week ahead of time; simply drizzle some additional olive oil on top and store in an airtight container in the fridge.

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Essential Garlic Bread

This quick and easy version of Garlic Bread is made from pantry and fridge essentials, comes together in a flash, and is a perfect accompaniment or side dish to almost any meal.

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