Pantry All-Star

This prized variety of mushrooms is used in dehydrated form by Haitians around the world.

There’s a reason chefs, recipe developers, and home cooks are starting to keep canned yellow tomatoes handy.

Thanks to this shelf-stable ingredient, you’ll have the prettiest cookies at the swap.

Move over, vanilla—I’ve got a new favorite extract.

These funky flakes might be the O.G. health food fad.

Just like your favorite savory dishes, your desserts can also benefit from a hit of umami. Here’s everything you need to know about the sweet side of MSG. 

Offset the sweet with this tart and tangy pantry staple.

These tiny umami-packed flavor pouches can turn any savory dish into better versions of itself. 

Turn up the flavor of your pasta sauce and your tuna salad with this jarred condiment from the Windy City

This once-disparaged ingredient has become pantry gold for chefs and cookbook authors.