Published Jan. 23, 2026Updated Jan. 23, 2026 Summer is easy to love with its barefoot breezy days and spectacular produce. But loving winter — with its bone-chilling wind and sometimes sad root vegetables — can require a bit more effort. While warm socks and good boots can help, you should also have an excellent recipe…
Published Jan. 23, 2026Updated Jan. 23, 2026 Summer is easy to love with its barefoot breezy days and spectacular produce. But loving winter — with its bone-chilling wind and sometimes sad root vegetables — can require a bit more effort. While warm socks and good boots can help, you should also have an excellent recipe…
Published Jan. 22, 2026Updated Jan. 22, 2026 You’re reading The Veggie. Tanya Sichynsky shares delicious vegetarian recipes. Get it sent to your inbox. Credit…Adam Centrella When you are outfitted with a mic in the New York Times Cooking kitchen studio, a producer on set will conduct the soundcheck with a prompt: “Tell me what you…
By Genevieve Ko Genevieve Ko, a senior editor who oversees recipes on NYT Cooking, spent nine months working with Times engineers on this feature. Published Jan. 20, 2026Updated Jan. 20, 2026 You’ve probably asked yourself whether you can turn a recipe that makes four servings into dinner for two or a feast for eight. It…
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…
