Cooking

MSG Gets a Bad Rap—and It’s Totally Undeserved, According to Experts

It's time we give up the "MSG is making you sick" rhetoric.

Turns Out, Olive Oil Is Doing a Lot for the Brain

New research suggests olive oil may reduce dementia-related mortality risks.

Rose Water Is About to Be Everywhere This Spring 

How to use it, and what the science really says about the touted benefits. Plus: A pancake recipe.

You Should Never Defrost Fish in Vacuum-Sealed Packaging: Here’s Why

Seafood safety experts say there are dangers in the packaging of your frozen fish. This is what you should do instead.

5 Tips for Creating the Perfect Brunch When You Have Food Allergies

Plus, an exclusive recipe from Chef Ashley Lonsdale, the chef-in-residence at ButcherBox.

Winter’s Hottest Cooking Trend? Pickling.

There's really nothing stopping you from pickling all of your vegetables.

How to Zhuzh Your Meal Prep, According to a Pro Recipe Developer

A less-is-more approach to keep your meals varied—and definitely not boring.

Food Sequencing: What Is It, and Does It Work?

The science behind eating your foods in specific order.

A Cookware Set That’s 17 Pieces, Only $80, and *So* Chic? This Is Not a Prank

Chocolate 101: A Guide to Your Favorite Valentine’s Day Treat

*Insert Willy Wonka music here*

The Philadelphia Eagles Won It All—Here’s How Breakfast Fuels Their Success 

Advice from the Eagles' Executive Chef and Team Nutritionist that you can incorporate into your everyday breakfast, shoulder pads optional.

11 Ingredients to Try If You’re Out of Eggs

Those little protein powerhouses don’t come cheap these days.

High-Protein Cottage Cheese Recipes That Are *Actually* Good 

Discover 15 cottage cheese recipes that are *actually* good, and good for you.

The Myth of the Bad Seed Oil

The discourse around seed oils is extensive and just a bit exhausting, if I’m being honest. Here's what you really need to know.

5 Fun Baking Projects to Celebrate National Pastry Day

I love a national food holiday for that exact reason: An excuse to dive into something delicious that I haven’t thought of in a bit.

This 30 Grams of Protein ‘Cheat Sheet’ Helped Me Start Meeting My Daily Protein Intake—Finally

This protein cheat sheet shares 10 of the best ways to consume enough protein for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

You Gotta Eat: Food Writer Margaret Eby’s Advice for Fueling Yourself in Stressful Times

The upcoming months can feel overwhelming, but author Margaret Eby offers tips to help you nourish yourself even when cooking feels daunting.

The Case for Adding a Braising Pan to Your Kitchen (and Why I’m in a Committed Relationship with This $121-Off One from Le Creuset)

Want to up your kitchen skills without much effort? Read this review of the Le Creuset braising pan and say hello to simple, elevated cooking.

Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival With This High-Protein Snow Skin Mooncake Recipe From a Culinary RD

Celebrate the Mid-Autumn festival with this high-protein snow skin mooncake recipe, crafted by a dietitian.

There Are Real Health Risks to Cooking With a Gas Stove. Here’s How to Protect Yourself, According to Experts

Gas stoves offer even cooking, but it comes with risks. Learn the health risks of cooking on a gas stove and how to protect yourself.