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Cooking holiday meals with kids? Here’s a few tips
Cooking with your family is a cherished tradition in many homes. What makes it the most fun, is cooking with youth. What makes it even more special, is seeing their eyes light up after their homemade goods come out of the oven. If you have youth helping to cook this holiday season, it’s important to…
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This mashed potatoes recipe breaks all the rules for a tasty twist on the holiday dish
This mashed potatoes recipe from America’s Test Kitchen is the perfect way to provide comfort and joy over the holidays. Beth Fuller/ATK Beth Fuller/ATK A holiday meal without mashed potatoes is like Santa Clause without a beard. It’s obvious something’s missing. “Potatoes, in general, are a beloved vegetable. When they’re on the holiday table, they…
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Matthew McConaughey Makes a ‘Wheelbarrow Full’ of This Recipe in His Basement Every Christmas
Matthew McConaughey has stirred the pot recently with a few unexpected culinary hot takes that some fans think are far from “alright, alright, alright.” (Sorry!) Take his signature tuna salad, which calls for surprising mix-ins like wasabi paste, chopped apples, frozen peas and corn, and Italian dressing. Or consider his strong affinity for ketchup—and the…
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The Food Stories We Couldn’t Put Down in 2024
Election. Eclipse. Eras Tour. As the new year approaches, the news moments of 2024 flash like the old ticker in Times Square. For readers of the New York Times Food section and New York Times Cooking, 2024 was a year of can’t-miss restaurant reviews and lists, and must-cook recipes. But there was news to devour,…
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Cook like Jamie Oliver: a guide to his best recipes
Jamie Oliver, the culinary wizard who has charmed audiences worldwide with his approachable cooking style, continues to inspire home cooks with an array of mouth-watering recipes. From rustic Italian pasta to vibrant, healthy salads, Oliver’s flair in the kitchen unites simplicity and flavour, making it accessible for even the most novice of cooks. If you’ve…
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Ree Drummond’s 10 Best Tips for Baking Christmas Cookies
In the world of baking, cookies might just be the ultimate comfort food. They’re beloved by all ages, easy to make, and even better when served with a cold glass of milk. “I never met a homemade cookie I didn’t like,” Ree Drummond says. It’s no wonder The Pioneer Woman has tons of popular cookie…
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Cook Like a Star With the 46 Best Celebrity Cookbooks
Celebrities usually rise to fame thanks to their talents in acting, music, athletics, comedy, or art. Some stars even have multiple talents—think of all the wrestlers who have gone on to have successful acting careers or EGOT winners who have conquered stage, screen, and song. Those enviable talents can also extend to the kitchen. There…
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How to Cook with Black Walnuts: Recipes and Tips from Top Chefs
Using Black Walnuts for Nut Milk with Award-Winning Chef Alan Bergo Chef Alan Bergo, a James Beard Award–winning chef nationally known as the Forager Chef, is based in Minnesota and has appeared on Hulu’s Chefs vs. Wild and many other programs. He uses Hammons Black Walnuts in his own recipes. “I love using black walnuts…
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I Tried Cooking Sausage 3 Ways—This One Was the Best
Sausage is popular among meat-eaters for its versatility, unique flavor combinations, and heartiness. It’s popular during the summer season thanks to backyard barbecues, but really works all year round. With so many different varieties of sausage, it can be challenging to know which cooking method offers the best results. So I took one for the…
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The Most Popular Recipes of 2024
You loved these recipes. Now see what made our Top 25. Well, that was fast: It was January, we blinked and now it’s December. Quite a bit has happened in the last 300 or so days, and the team at New York Times Cooking created, tested and published about 1,000 delicious recipes to help you…