Best Potato Recipes for Thanksgiving

Published Nov. 10, 2025Updated Nov. 10, 2025 Turkey often gets billed as the main event, but potato is the real headliner of Thanksgiving. While green bean casserole, brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes can be divisive, potatoes are the one dish everyone piles onto their plate. (Stuffing gets an honorable mention.) Whether you’re drawn to a…

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Some Little Treats Around New York City

new video loaded: Some Little Treats Around New York City transcript Back transcript Some Little Treats Around New York City Little treat culture — defined by this news organization as “the habit of indulging in small luxuries” — is most certainly in the running for phrase of the year. But where can they be found…

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Easy Date Night Recipes – NYT Cooking

Published Oct. 30, 2025Updated Oct. 30, 2025 Date night doesn’t have to mean reservations, crowded restaurants and a huge bill. You can make a night at home feel special with some mood lighting (dimmers! candles!) and delicious food. These easy recipes come together in an hour or less, and are guaranteed to impress without spending…

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12 Hours in the Smoke

Across the country, wildfire fighters work for weeks at a time in poisonous smoke. Across the country, wildfire fighters work for weeks at a time in poisonous smoke. The government says they are protected. The government says they are protected. We tested the air at one fire to find out why they are still dying….

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Easy Pumpkin Desserts for Halloween

Published Oct. 24, 2025Updated Oct. 24, 2025 In this house, we love pie. But canned pumpkin purée can be used for so much more: Cakes! Cookies! Cheesecakes! It’s an incredibly versatile pantry ingredient that shouldn’t be slept on. Whether you’re craving something warm and spiced, light and creamy, make-ahead or kid-friendly, these 21 easy recipes…

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How to Make the Best Lentil Soup

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 Oct. 24, 2025Updated Oct. 24, 2025 Stir, simmer, sip, savor: The steps to making lentil soup…

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