By Samantha Cassetty Samantha Cassetty is a registered dietitian nutritionist. Published Jan. 8, 2026Updated Jan. 8, 2026 Cooking at home remains one of the most reliable ways to eat well, giving you control over ingredients, portions and seasonings. It also makes it easier to build meals around whole foods instead of heavily processed options. But…
By Samantha Cassetty Samantha Cassetty is a registered dietitian nutritionist. Published Jan. 3, 2026Updated Jan. 3, 2026 Everyone wants to eat better, but who has the time? The truth is, healthy eating is easier than you think. It’s really about making small, smart choices consistently that can make a big difference over time, like cooking…
Published Jan. 1, 2026Updated Jan. 1, 2026 After weeks of festive holiday meals, you may be craving a return to comforting routines in the kitchen (and more vegetables). Cooking for yourself, with a little care and an eye to some lighter fare, can be the best way to treat yourself. We asked our Food staff…
Published Dec. 9, 2025Updated Dec. 9, 2025 Like matzo balls, latkes are seemingly simple but provoke endless debate. Should they be thin and lacy or thick and craggy? Fried in schmaltz or vegetable oil? Made with Yukon Gold potatoes or russets? Should vegetables like carrots and zucchini be allowed to join the festivities? And what…
The best way to start the celebration? Serving these unforgettable treats. By Yewande Komolafe Yewande Komolafe is a cooking writer and columnist for The New York Times and a recipe developer and video host for NYT Cooking. She is also the author of the cookbook “My Everyday Lagos.” Published Dec. 6, 2025Updated Dec. 6, 2025…
Published Dec. 4, 2025Updated Dec. 4, 2025 Small bites. Hors d’oeuvres. Fancy snacks. Whatever you call them, appetizers are often the best part of any spread, the event before the event. But they don’t have to be finicky. These are our easiest-ever appetizers that you can make with just three ingredients — most likely ones…
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…
Our recipe tester called one of them “miraculous.” Cook through these dishes, and level up your weeknight game.Linda Xiao for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Sue Li. Published Oct. 8, 2025Updated Oct. 8, 2025 This video and article are part of Cooking 101, our series on kitchen fundamentals. Every episode covers a different technique,…
Turn your orchard haul into something truly delicious with these fall recipes. Rachel Vanni for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Samantha Seneviratne. Published Sept. 11, 2025Updated Sept. 11, 2025 The temperatures are starting to drop, the leaves are beginning to turn and after a summer of no-bake desserts, it’s finally time to fire up…
We’ve shared plenty of spins on this classic treat over the years, but these are the sweet, chocolaty hits our readers just can’t quit. Armando Rafael for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Mariana Velasquez. Published Sept. 4, 2025Updated Sept. 4, 2025 This one goes out to all the chocolate lovers. Fudgy, chewy, cakey or…
