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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Easy Recipes You Can Make in Your College Dorm

Peanut butter noodles, microwave Nutella cake and more one-pan wonders and no-cook recipes with super-short ingredient lists to save you a trip to the dining hall. Armando Rafael for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews. Published Aug. 26, 2025Updated Aug. 26, 2025 Let’s be real, cooking in a college dorm isn’t always easy….

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Our Best Easy Chicken Recipes, According to Readers

These dishes, which take a half-hour or less, deserve a spot in your rotation, too. Susan Spungen’s chicken caprese comes together with just six ingredients.Ryan Liebe for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Barrett Washburne. Published July 31, 2025Updated July 31, 2025 Take a few minutes to scroll through our most popular recipes of the…

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Easy, Quick Potluck Side Dishes

Most of these foolproof side dishes are ready in 15 minutes, and they are a snap to pack and share. David Malosh for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Barrett Washburne. Published July 30, 2025Updated July 30, 2025 Got a backyard barbecue on the calendar, or a last-minute potluck invite? Don’t have the time to…

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