‘Superfine’ Brings Radiant Black Style to the Met
It’s probably too much to show up at one of these Costume Institute shows looking…
Super Bowl Cooking Tips – NYT Cooking
Published Feb. 3, 2026Updated Feb. 3, 2026 We’ve all been there: It’s the last quarter of the Super Bowl, and over on the buffet, the chicken wings are cold, the guacamole is brown and the once-lush and smooth dips have taken on the consistency of wallpaper paste. If you’re hosting, there’s a better way. These…
How Weight Lifting Took Over America
Since basically the beginning of time, humans have been lifting heavy objects to build muscle. The ancient Greeks lifted weights in the first gymnasiums, believing that a strong body supported a strong mind. And around the turn of the 20th century, strongmen and strongwomen became fixtures in circus acts across Europe and North America. But…
Hannah Dodd and Yerin Ha of ‘Bridgerton’ Dish Over Pizza
Published Jan. 29, 2026Updated Jan. 29, 2026 Welcome back to the Pizza Interview, a series from New York Times Cooking where the Q&A has a catch: Our guests have to make pizza. “Bridgerton,” the romance series following eight siblings as they navigate love and high society in the Regency era, returns to Netflix on Thursday…
Quick, Healthy Soup Recipes for Low-Pressure Meal Prep
By Samantha Cassetty Samantha Cassetty is a registered dietitian nutritionist. Published Jan. 29, 2026Updated Jan. 29, 2026 If you’re trying to eat more vegetables, consider slurping more soup. Most of them rely on vegetables as a base, and from there, it’s easy to add even more for a belly-filling, nourishing meal. Without much effort, you…
How One Food Critic Overcame His Negative Relationship With Alcohol and Sugary Drinks
In the last part of a monthlong series, Pete Wells and experts suggest how to sidestep the perils of alcoholic or sugary beverages. By Pete Wells A reporter for the Food section, Pete Wells was The Times’s chief restaurant critic for 12 years. Published Jan. 26, 2026Updated Jan. 26, 2026 Reset Your Appetite This is…
15 Cozy Beef Stew Recipes Our Readers Love
Published Jan. 23, 2026Updated Jan. 23, 2026 Summer is easy to love with its barefoot breezy days and spectacular produce. But loving winter — with its bone-chilling wind and sometimes sad root vegetables — can require a bit more effort. While warm socks and good boots can help, you should also have an excellent recipe…
15 Cozy Beef Stew Recipes Our Readers Love
Published Jan. 23, 2026Updated Jan. 23, 2026 Summer is easy to love with its barefoot breezy days and spectacular produce. But loving winter — with its bone-chilling wind and sometimes sad root vegetables — can require a bit more effort. While warm socks and good boots can help, you should also have an excellent recipe…
7 Veggie-Packed Breakfast Recipes: Burritos, Smoothies and More
Published Jan. 22, 2026Updated Jan. 22, 2026 You’re reading The Veggie. Tanya Sichynsky shares delicious vegetarian recipes. Get it sent to your inbox. Credit…Adam Centrella When you are outfitted with a mic in the New York Times Cooking kitchen studio, a producer on set will conduct the soundcheck with a prompt: “Tell me what you…
17 Healthy Sheet-Pan Dinners For Easy Cleanup
Published Jan. 22, 2026Updated Jan. 22, 2026 If you think eating healthfully is too much work, let us introduce you to the miracle of the sheet-pan dinner. These smart recipes make throwing together a nutritious meal easy, since a protein shares the pan with veggies or starches (or both) for streamlined cleanup. Sheet-pan recipes also…
36 Hours in Mexico City: Things to Do and See
10 a.m. Navigate a dizzying market When Mexico City was still the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan, the district of La Merced, in the southeastern edge of the Historic Center, served as a dock for goods from the mainland. There’s no water anymore, but with its thousands of informal vendors and 11 or so covered markets,…
