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,…
By Genevieve Ko Genevieve Ko, a senior editor who oversees recipes on NYT Cooking, spent nine months working with Times engineers on this feature. Published Jan. 20, 2026Updated Jan. 20, 2026 You’ve probably asked yourself whether you can turn a recipe that makes four servings into dinner for two or a feast for eight. It…
In the third part of a monthlong series, Pete Wells and experts say a healthier diet begins with understanding what drives your eating, and slowing down. By Pete Wells A reporter for the Food section, Pete Wells was The Times’s chief restaurant critic for 12 years. Published Jan. 19, 2026Updated Jan. 19, 2026 Reset Your…
By Samantha Cassetty Samantha Cassetty is a registered dietitian nutritionist. Published Jan. 15, 2026Updated Jan. 15, 2026 Reliable chicken can be at the center of just about anything: a healthy, satisfying braise, quick weeknight dinners, grab-and-go lunches, the party table. But that dependability can also make it the stuff of ruts. The recipes below illustrate…
By Samantha Cassetty Samantha Cassetty is a registered dietitian nutritionist. Published Jan. 15, 2026Updated Jan. 15, 2026 Reliable chicken can be at the center of just about anything: a healthy, satisfying braise, quick weeknight dinners, grab-and-go lunches, the party table. But that dependability can also make it the stuff of ruts. The recipes below illustrate…
Published Jan. 13, 2026Updated Jan. 13, 2026 Just as with ground beef, pork or chicken, there are endless ways to turn ground turkey into a fast weeknight meal. But turkey, with its low fat content and mild flavor, makes for especially delicious lighter fare. Whether you’re trying to cut down on red meat consumption or…
Published Jan. 13, 2026Updated Jan. 13, 2026 Just as with ground beef, pork or chicken, there are endless ways to turn ground turkey into a fast weeknight meal. But turkey, with its low fat content and mild flavor, makes for especially delicious lighter fare. Whether you’re trying to cut down on red meat consumption or…
By Ali Slagle Ali Slagle is a recipe developer and regular contributor to NYT Cooking who specializes in low-effort, high-reward recipes. She is also the author of the cookbook “I Dream of Dinner (so You Don’t Have To).” Published Jan. 12, 2026Updated Jan. 12, 2026 Plonk yourself anywhere in the world, and you won’t be…
In the second part of a monthlong series, Pete Wells and experts say the easiest way to a better diet is to surround yourself with the right foods. By Pete Wells A reporter for the Food section, Pete Wells was The Times’s chief restaurant critic for 12 years. Published Jan. 12, 2026Updated Jan. 12, 2026…
Congratulations, you’ve reached the final day of the Brain Health Challenge! Today, we’re asking you to do a few things that might feel a bit out of left field — like getting your blood pressure checked. No, it isn’t as fun as playing Pips, but experts say it’s one of the most important things you…
