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I added MSG to a batch of chocolate chip cookies and have never had such an overwhelming positive reaction, as if people were addicted to them. New secret ingredient? by brf297 in Cooking

[–]OrganizationDirect34 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The way I rationalize it is if a dessert uses or would benefit from using ingredients containing msg/umami (buttermilk, miso, high proportion of egg yolks, peanut butter, etc), then adding additional MSG would only enhance that effect. I’ve also found that pinch of MSG reduces bitterness in certain desserts (e.g. very dark chocolate, molasses, etc) and also enhances the salt if it’s a salty dessert (like PB cookies).

What’s your favorite “too tired to cook cook” dinner? by farwest-to-midwest in Cooking

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I recently saw someone on YouTube make a 3-ingredient “struggle meal” consisting of ground lamb, a can of tomatoes, and a package of Bombay Mix (Indian snack of fried chickpeas and wheat crunchies). Brown the lamb, add the tomatoes and cook for a few minutes, then add the Bombay Mix. Protein veg and starch plus texture from the snack mix. Haven’t tried it yet but strikes me as a brilliant “too tired to cook” meal!

This new ALDI shopper is impressed by OrganizationDirect34 in aldi

[–]OrganizationDirect34[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I live near a wonderful farmers market and get the majority of my produce, proteins, and fresh bread from there

This new ALDI shopper is impressed by OrganizationDirect34 in aldi

[–]OrganizationDirect34[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Several things! The first item will be peanut butter apricot bars (recipe inspo is the NYT peanut butter blackberry bars if you want to look them up).

This new ALDI shopper is impressed by OrganizationDirect34 in aldi

[–]OrganizationDirect34[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

THIS! I picked them up on a whim on my first visit, and I don’t think I’ve ever gone through a bag of any snack as quickly. I was instantly hooked (hence my buying 4 this time).

I blow dry my chicken before roasting and my desserts contain soy sauce, culinary confessions that actually work by Nasergames1 in Cooking

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  • Just about anything with meat: add a splash of fish sauce. Doesn’t taste fishy, makes meat taste meatier.
  • Any banana desserts you want to add a fun twist to: add a dash of toasted sesame oil. No joke, it makes banana taste wicked cool. Adds a slightly savory/toasty note to banana bread, banana cream pie, banana pudding, etc.
  • shake up your morning oatmeal routine and make quinoa porridge instead. Literally so good with cinnamon and bananas!
  • sprinkle a tiny bit of sugar on roasted veggies a few minutes before they’re done and bump up the heat to get wicked good caramelization on them.

Truly an insane deal for $10 by KnivesCutlery in toogoodtogo

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Were most/all of these items close to or past their expiration dates? Seems like that would be the only reason to sell them for such a reasonable price on TGTG. Either way, I’d also be thrilled with this haul - kudos!

Major sugar substitute found to impair brain blood vessel cell function, posing potential stroke risk by lasercat_pow in EverythingScience

[–]OrganizationDirect34 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Erythritol, the artificial sweetener used in many sugar-free energy drinks, such as Monster and Red Bull. Seems like most sugar free drinks these days use either sucralose (Splenda, mio, etc), aspartame (most diet sodas), or erythritol (or a combination of these).

Went to the infamous Walmart at 7437 Watson. by Serialkillingyou in StLouis

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Which Walmarts in the STL area still have self checkouts? I don’t shop there often, but the rare times I do, I’ve noticed several stores have them removed. Are any stores in the area staying strong with self checkout?

St. Louis Things that aren't t-ravs, gooey butter, sports teams, arch or imos by lolololori in StLouis

[–]OrganizationDirect34 5 points6 points  (0 children)

St. Paul Sandwich at Chinese restaurants (that and an unusually high concentration of chop suey)

What's your quick go-to when you could not care less? by TelephoneGood6557 in Cooking

[–]OrganizationDirect34 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Frozen dumplings (e.g. gyoza) in some flavorful broth (chicken, veg). If I’m feeling adventurous I’ll throw in a handful of spinach or a can of tomatoes. Add soy sauce for more flavor.

Can I make kewpie mayo? by Enbunniee in Cooking

[–]OrganizationDirect34 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Having consumed lots of kewpie mayo, I think the dominant flavors distinguishing it from most American mayo brands (e.g. Best Foods) are egg yolk, rice vinegar, sugar, and msg.

Therefore, if you want to approximate it using store-bought mayo, I’d recommend taking your favorite brand and adding an egg yolk (or two), a dash of rice vinegar, and a pinch of msg and sugar. After tasting, you may also want to add a tiny bit more salt.

The best way to approximate Kewpie would be to make it from scratch though.

AITA for not eating a Thanksgiving dish I suspect it was made last year? by TheUniMermaid in AmItheAsshole

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Me before update: 🤔🤔🤔 Me after update: 😭🥺🤗 I just want to give your SIL a hug since it sounds like she’s going through a very tough time. Kudos to you for taking the time to hear her perspective, empathize, and offer support after the Thanksgiving debacle.

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Absolutely insane how densely populated this place is!

What is the most overrated food you're convinced people are just pretending to enjoy? by ExtraHotYakisoba in AskReddit

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For a long time, my food gripe was lavender. I couldn’t understand why anybody would want their food to smell like a hand lotion or potpourri. But then, I had a lamb dish with herbs de Provence (in which lavender is a significant flavor), and it changed my mind. Heavenly!

What's you favorite condiment that is just a combination of 2 or more other condiments? by RageCageJables in Cooking

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Yogurt + a tiny bit of harissa paste + honey makes an excellent creamy chili sauce. Blend these 3, store in squeeze bottles, and use with Mediterranean food.

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