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…
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 Dec. 3, 2025Updated Dec. 3, 2025 I know I sound like a broken record, but it’s hard to believe that 2025 is already coming to a close. When the ball drops on Dec. 31, New York Times Cooking will have developed, tested and published more than 1,000 recipes this year. You loved so many,…
