By Tanya Sichynsky Tanya Sichynsky is a senior staff editor for The New York Times and NYT Cooking, and she writes the Veggie, NYT Cooking’s vegetarian newsletter. Tanya grew up in the Atlanta suburbs with a Cuban mother and a Ukrainian father, both of whom are from New York City. Published March 19, 2026 Updated…
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…
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…
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 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…
By Samantha Cassetty Samantha Cassetty is a registered dietitian nutritionist. Published Nov. 13, 2025Updated Nov. 13, 2025 Thanksgiving comes only once a year. So even if you typically aim to eat a well-balanced diet, helping yourself to a scoop of buttery mashed potato casserole or a generous slice of apple crumb pie on the year’s…
