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  1. The Best Thing I Didn’t Bake All Year Food, Today

    My no-bake cranberry-cookie butter cheesecake with a crushed speculoos crust is a showstopper (if I do say so myself).

  2. Red Lentil Pumpkin Soup at the Push of a Button Food, Yesterday

    And more reader (and staff) favorites from this week.

  3. 28 Thanksgiving Recipes Our Readers Make Year After Year Food, Yesterday

    Simple roast turkey, cranberry curd tart, mushroom Wellington and more well-loved dishes for a flawless feast.

  4. Special Alert: The Pies Are Here! Food, Yesterday

    We put Sue Li in charge of the pies this year, and she delivered six stunners.

  5. Your Thanksgiving Countdown Starts Now Food, November 20

  6. Beef Biryani Tonight, Hojicha Cheesecake Pie Next Thursday Food, November 20

    We lost it over this year’s crop of Thanksgiving pies. But first, a quick and comforting biryani made with ground beef.

  7. 61 Hot Takes to Fight About at Thanksgiving Interactive, November 20

    Who’s cooking, and who’s cooked?

  8. How to Make That Restaurant Dessert at Home? Ask This Guy. Food, November 20

    David Lebovitz has built a loyal following online with recipes that offer shortcuts but make no compromises.

  9. ¿Cuánto tiempo dura la comida que sobra? En español, November 20

    Aunque no hay reglas rígidas, seguir estas recomendaciones reducirán el riesgo de acabar con comida en mal estado.

  10. 100 Easy, So-Good, Seconds-Please Thanksgiving Sides Food, November 19

    That you can save directly to your recipe box.

  11. 6 Pies So Good, You’ll Want to Skip Dinner Food, November 19

    Go straight to the good stuff this Thanksgiving: apple and cream, chocolaty espresso, honeyed cranberry, and more.

  12. We Could Spend ‘Eternity’ Watching This Cast Make Pizzas Food, November 18

    Elizabeth Olsen, Miles Teller and Da’Vine Joy Randolph came by the New York Times kitchen studio to make their ultimate pizzas.

  13. Need Vegan Thanksgiving Dishes? These Will Wow Everyone. Food, November 18

    Seasonal vegetables become even more delicious with simple touches like citrus zest, fresh herbs and crunchy toppings.

  14. A Very Andy Baraghani Thanksgiving Food, November 18

    His menu is bold and bright, both in flavor and color: pomegranate-glazed turkey, golden mashed potatoes, roasted winter squash with citrus chile crisp.

  15. Baked Chicken Drumsticks, Harissa Shrimp and Sheet-Pan Mushroom Parm Food, November 18

    Five no-stress meals for the week before Thanksgiving.

  16. Our 100 Easiest-Ever Thanksgiving Sides Food, November 18

    Super-simple potatoes, vegetables, cranberry sauces, stuffings and other classics for more time at the table — and less in the kitchen.

  17. Joan Didion’s Thanksgiving: Boldface Names, Dinner for 75 Food, November 18

    The author’s newly unveiled papers reveal the meticulous planning and devotion to cooking that went into her big holiday meals.

  18. Pick This Pasta With Pickled Peppers Food, November 17

    My new go-to pantry pasta has a silky cacio e pepe vibe but with a funky-spicy twist from miso and pepperoncini.

  19. Make Your Most Beautiful Thanksgiving Yet Food, November 17

    Andy Baraghani’s bright, brilliant menu is a feast for the eyes, too.

  20. 7 Expert Tips for the Most Satisfying Roast Chicken of Your Life Food, November 17

    These easy upgrades will make even the most basic bird all the more special.

  21. A Mid-November Sunday Means Lemony Roast Chicken Food, November 16

    More specifically, this showstopping lemon-garlic roast chicken with squash.

  22. Para algunas monjas de España, la repostería es un acto de devoción En español, November 16

    En los conventos de todo el país, la tradición de vender dulces sigue viva.

  23. Smart, Doable Tips (And Recipes) for a Healthier Thanksgiving Food, November 15

    Cacio e pepe green beans and roasted lemon caper brussels sprouts make it easy to fill your plate with vegetables.

  24. No, You Don’t Have to Bake a Pie for Thanksgiving Food, November 15

    Make cranberry tiramisù. Or pecan pie brownies. Or Basque cheesecake.

  25. How Should I Store Potatoes? Food, November 14

    They’re an anchor of the Thanksgiving table — here’s how to buy them, then keep them for as long as possible.

  26. These Spiced Cookies Are an Autumnal Twist on Malawian Flavors Food, November 14

    Mbatata, a creamy variety of sweet potato, provides a comforting base for these perfectly dunkable treats.

  27. Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili, Hasselback Potato Gratin and a Lemony Kale Salad Food, November 14

    Some reader (and staff) favorites from this week.

  28. These Tiramisù Are the Best Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Desserts Food, November 14

    Cranberry, pumpkin and apple give the creamy no-bake classic a fall makeover with festive flavors.

  29. 18 Easy and Cheap Ground Beef Recipes That You’ll Make On Repeat Food, November 14

    And you can substitute practically any ground meat.

  30. In Defense of Tofusgiving Food, November 13

    A new vegan pie recipe and plenty of tofu-packed dishes for Thanksgiving.

  31. A Simple Fish Dish to Ease You Into Winter Food, November 13

    The fresh dill in the glaze adds a lifting dose of green, while the maple syrup nods to November.

  32. Tiny Love Stories: ‘Ted and I Are Implausible Friends’ Style, November 13

    Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.

  33. 26 Healthy, Delicious Thanksgiving Recipes That’ll Make You Feel Great Food, November 13

    Olive oil mashed potatoes, baked apples and more lighter and brighter dishes for a balanced and vibrant feast.

  34. Marshmallows Belong on Sweet Potato Casseroles Food, November 12

    And I won’t hear otherwise.

  35. Stir and Shovel and Feel Utterly Satisfied Food, November 12

    My new recipe for dan dan noodles is exactly what a cold weeknight needs.

  36. These Pumpkin Mini Muffins Are the Perfect Fall Breakfast Magazine, November 12

    Adapted from a school kitchen, they’re all comfort.

  37. Helpful Hamburger Soup Food, November 11

    Ground beef joins forces with frozen vegetables and kitchen staples (celery, potatoes and that half-can of tomato paste) to make an easy and economical dinner.

  38. Creamy Butternut Squash Noodle Soup; Shrimp and Bacon Burritas Food, November 11

    This week’s batch of fast weeknight dinners is hearty, not heavy.

  39. These Dan Dan Noodles Are the Weeknight Meal of Your Dreams Food, November 11

    This warming bowl of saucy noodles is as easy to pull together as any quick pasta dish.

  40. Za’atar and Labneh Spaghetti Video, November 10

    In this spaghetti with za’atar, creamy labneh produces a pasta dish with the texture of an Alfredo, but with a bright tang that brings levity.

  41. 24 Thanksgiving Potato Recipes Our Readers Love Food, November 10

    Mashed potatoes, potato gratin, roasted potatoes: The potato, in all its forms, is the real M.V.P. of your holiday table.

  42. A Sheet-Pan Supper to Take You Places Food, November 10

    Yewande Komolafe’s harissa shrimp with greens and feta is full of color, texture and tang, ready to brighten the dullest weeknight.

  43. In Padma Lakshmi’s Kitchen, the Key Ingredient Is Immigration Food, November 10

    The TV chef discusses her new cookbook, “Padma’s All American,” which sees immigrants at the heart of the nation’s cuisine.

  44. Four Bakery-Worthy Desserts to Make at Home T Magazine, November 10

    To accompany our feature on pastries, we asked chefs to share their recipes for favorite treats that, together, amount to a culinary trip around the world.

  45. We’ve Entered a New Era of Vietnamese Baking T Magazine, November 10

    The country’s signature desserts meld Southeast Asian flavors with French colonial influences. Now the next generation of diasporic chefs is adding its imprint.

  46. For Some Nuns, Baking Is an Act of Devotion T Magazine, November 10

    In convents across Spain, the tradition of selling sweets is alive and well.

  47. The Apples Are Not What They Seem T Magazine, November 10

    A French tradition since at least the 14th century, trompe l’oeil sweets are especially well suited to our social media age.

  48. The Infinite Varieties of Baklava T Magazine, November 10

    A favorite of 16th-century sultans, the syrup-soaked and oft-reinvented sweet is still beloved by Turkish diners today.

  49. A Crescent-Shaped Dessert That’s a Symbol of Hospitality T Magazine, November 10

    Kaab el ghazal, which are stuffed with almond paste, are one of Morocco’s most iconic pastries.

  50. With Their Egg Tarts, Hong Kong’s Cha Chaan Tengs Offer Nostalgic Joy T Magazine, November 10

    The much-loved treat has become synonymous with the city’s vanishing all-day diners.

  51. What Makes Danish Baking So Special? T Magazine, November 10

    How a Viennese layering technique, combined with a New Nordic approach to ingredients, came to define the country’s pastries.

  52. Old-Fashioned Beef Stew Never Gets Old Food, November 9

    Five stars and over 27,000 reviews later, Molly O’Neill’s classic recipe still soothes, charms and comforts.

  53. How to Get Your Greens All Season Long Food, November 8

    Our five-ingredient lemon-garlic kale salad complements almost any main (and, with five stars and over 9,000 reviews, is sure to get you compliments).

  54. Thanksgiving dessert for all! Food, November 8

    Pumpkin spice honeycomb cake, cranberry curd tart and more of my favorite gluten-free and vegan bakes.

  55. Smashed Beef Kebab With Cucumber Yogurt Video, November 7

    This quick skillet dinner of spiced, seared ground beef over cooling yogurt combines elements of two Persian classics: kebab koobideh (grilled kebabs) and mast-o-khiar (cucumber yogurt).

  56. This Is Our All-Time Most Popular Potato Casserole Food, November 7

    Watch Kenji López-Alt make his cheesy Hasselback gratin, a New York Times Cooking classic.

  57. A New Native American Cookbook Urges You to Look Nearby Food, November 7

    Sean Sherman’s latest cookbook, “Turtle Island: Foods and Traditions of the Indigenous Peoples of North America,” catalogs traditional cooking practices with an eye to the future.

  58. Smashed Pickle Salad Video, November 7

    Many cucumber salads are dressed with some combination of salt, acidity (such as vinegar or lemon juice) and something tangy and creamy. This recipe skips the first step of salting by instead substituting pickles — cucumbers fermented in salt and vinegar — in place of raw cucumbers. They’re still crunchy, but also pack a fierce punch.

  59. Pumpkin Crumb Cake Video, November 7

    This pumpkin-packed crumb cake is everything that is wonderful about fall baking. Warmly spiced, moist pumpkin cake topped with spicy, crispy streusel and topped with an optional but delicious glaze.

  60. A Classic New Orleans Cocktail, Speedy Turkey Chili and ‘Stunning’ Cookies Food, November 7

    Some reader (and staff) favorites from this week.

  61. Kimchi Tuna Salad Video, November 7

    Kimchi and canned tuna make a popular combination in Korean cooking. These two pantry staples are found together in a number of dishes like kimchi jjigae and kimbap, and here they are the basis of a lively, fortifying salad.

  62. A Journalist Who Wants You to Love Baking Times Insider, November 7

    Vaughn Vreeland, a 32-year-old pie enthusiast who loves ascots and cowboy boots, recently started a baking newsletter and video series, “Bake Time.”

  63. Sri Owen, Who Popularized Indonesian Cuisine, Dies at 90 Food, November 6

    Settling in England as a young woman, she turned her nostalgia for the food of her youth in Sumatra into a career as an influential cookbook author.

  64. Yeah, It’s Time to Start Thinking About Thanksgiving Food, November 6

    We’ve got make-ahead vegetable sides, turkey-free mains and dishes that don’t even require an oven.

  65. Just Boil, Stir and Eat Food, November 6

    Eric Kim’s peanut butter noodles: six ingredients, 20 minutes, no chopping and no stress.

  66. A Soup to Keep the Autumn Chill at Bay Food, November 5

    A timeless chowder by way of France brings warmth to this fall dinner party menu from David Tanis.

  67. Honey-Habanero Pork Chops With Carrots Video, November 5

    In this sweet-and-spicy skillet dinner, lean boneless pork chops and carrots are glossed in a simple yet impactful trio of honey, habanero chiles and lime.

  68. Go Big on Brussels Sprouts Food, November 5

    A spicy, tangy dressing, bold with fish sauce and citrus, gives real oomph to caramelized brussels sprouts and tofu in this easy dinner.

  69. The Wedding Cake Was a Triumph. The Marriage Went Stale. Books, November 5

    In “The Heart-Shaped Tin,” the British food writer Bee Wilson offers a bittersweet ode to the everyday tools we use in the kitchen, along with stories great and small.

  70. The Weeknight-Friendly Dish That’s Good With Just About Anything Magazine, November 5

    Mushy peas, a British classic, are perhaps the ultimate easy side.

  71. Easy Burritos, Because November Can Be Hard Food, November 4

    Freeze a bunch of these Los Angeles-style burritos now, and pull them out when November starts feeling really … Novembery.

  72. If It Ain’t Broke, Don’t Stop Making It for Dinner Food, November 4

    Five weeknight winners our readers loved in November 2024, to get us through November 2025.

  73. Three Places to Get Thai Food That’s Anything but Tired Video, November 3

    Thai restaurants are becoming sleeker and spendier. Their chefs are spotlighting regional foods and serving them in extravagant settings you wouldn’t believe or throwing the rules out altogether. Here are three new spots worth checking out.

  74. Drunk Driver Who Killed 4 at Manhattan Picnic Is Convicted of Murder New York, November 3

    Daniel Hyden, who was a substance abuse counselor, had written a book about sobriety. He crashed his pickup through a fence and into a barbecue.

  75. ‘Filling, Healthy and Inexpensive to Make’ Food, November 3

    My chickpea stew with orzo and mustard greens is a welcoming vehicle for whatever leafy greens you’ve got.

  76. Martha Stewart Transformed the Dinner Party. Was That a Good Thing? Food, November 3

    With “Entertaining,” a seminal cookbook that’s being newly reissued, the original lifestyle influencer changed the culture and built her empire.

  77. The French Know How to Do Food. Even When It’s Frozen. Opinion, November 3

    It’s not all baguettes and cheese.

  78. A Classic Southern Chicken From a Classic Southern Guy Food, November 2

    Craig Claiborne’s smothered chicken is savory, satisfying simplicity.

  79. Sunday Sauce Video, November 2

    In many Italian American households, Sunday means there’s red sauce simmering all day on the stove. Here’s how to make Sunday sauce.

  80. Cheesy Cabbage Tteokbokki Video, November 1

    A dish of royalty, tteokbokki consists of chewy Korean rice cakes (tteok) that are stir-fried (bokki) and slicked in a savory-sweet sauce.

  81. Pumpkin Bread Pudding for Breakfast, Dessert and All the Snacks in Between Food, November 1

    Yossy Arefi’s easy recipe turns a whole can of pumpkin into a luscious, custardy treat.

  82. These Cookies Changed My Life Food, November 1

    And perhaps my salted butterscotch chocolate chunk cookies will change yours, too.

  83. What Is the Point of Family Dinner? Opinion, November 1

    Readers respond to an Opinion guest essay by Erin O. White about how she stopped cooking dinner.

  84. Pork Chile Verde Revives and Restores Food, October 31

    Kay Chun’s recipe is just the thing to anchor a weekend of monster mashes and graveyard smashes.

  85. Nvidia, Samsung, Hyundai Leaders Share Fried Chicken and Beer Video, October 31

    The leaders of Nvidia, Samsung and Hyundai hung out over Korean fried chicken and beer on Thursday in Seoul. Their casual outing signaled the deepening ties between Nvidia, the American chip maker, and South Korea’s auto and tech conglomerates.

  86. 11 Things We Learned About Cakes From Samantha Seneviratne Video, October 30

    The New York Times Cooking contributor Samantha Seneviratne joins us in the studio kitchen to share 11 tips for baking amazing cakes.

  87. Eight Perfect Pumpkin Recipes Food, October 30

    And three recipes for those pumpkin seeds.

  88. 24 Easy and Cheap(ish) Date Night Recipes That Are Fancy and Fun Food, October 30

    Make shrimp scampi, mushroom risotto, chocolate lava cake and more restaurant-worthy dishes at home.

  89. A Speedy Curry Recipe to Memorize and Make Your Own Food, October 30

    Ashley Lonsdale’s curry shrimp and sweet potato welcomes whichever protein and vegetables you’d like to swap in (but I’d keep the sweet potato).

  90. A Layer Cake as Easy as 1-2-3-4 Food, October 29

    Melissa Clark tweaked the formula of this classic, 19th century vanilla layer cake to make it even lighter, more tender and a little less sweet.

  91. This Butternut Squash Pasta Is Hearty (but Not Heavy) Food, October 29

  92. This Vibrantly Green Rice Is Also a Feast for the Eyes Magazine, October 29

    Rich with kale and halloumi, this elegant rice dish is special enough for just about any occasion.

  93. Sour Cream and Onion Biscuits Video, October 28

    These quick, buttery biscuits taste very much like sour cream and onion chips, but the ingredient list doesn’t include either: The tangy flavor is buttermilk and grated Parmesan. Along with chives, the combination manages to taste remarkably like the beloved chip flavor.

  94. Roasted Carrots and Chorizo Video, October 28

    In this pretty, party-worthy side dish, coins of sweet carrots roast with coins of smoky chorizo.

  95. A Quick Chili That’s So Good It’s Scary Food, October 28

    Genevieve Ko’s new turkey chili recipe is packed with protein and fiber and comes together in under half an hour.

  96. Three Chicken Dishes to Experience in N.Y.C. Video, October 27

    The New York Times’s Food contributor Luke Fortney tried as many experiential chicken dishes as he could handle. These three are winner-winners.

  97. The Perfect Sandwich Doesn’t Exi— Food, October 27

    Ali Slagle’s gooey-centered grilled cheeses are cooked on a sheet pan, making a fast, easy classic even more convenient.

  98. You Need a Back-Pocket Chicken Dinner Food, October 26

    You can make Yasmin Fahr’s crispy baked tomato-oregano chicken as is, or punch it up with grated garlic and pepper flakes.

  99. Egg Muffins, Breakfast Burritos, Spinach Wraps and Pancake Mix Food, October 25

    All the make-ahead breakfast stars are here.

  100. The Thrills Have Eyes Food, October 25

    Put edible googly eyes on your Spooky season bakes; watch eyes light up (pun intended).

  101. Hold the Fish? A Brazilian Chef Chafes at a Menu Request for a Prince’s Event. World, October 25

    He was asked to cater a climate event for Prince William and 700 guests. But for a renowned chef who wanted to showcase the Amazon’s culinary tradition, it was like “asking Iron Maiden to play jazz.”

  102. This Fast, Protein-Packed Chili Will Fuel Your Halloween Food, October 24

    Genevieve Ko’s lighter, brighter take on the budget-friendly classic is the perfect counterpoint to all that holiday candy.

  103. It’s Noodle Soup Season Food, October 24

    Kenji López-Alt’s recipe for niku udon will set you up for a quick meal at home.

  104. 7 Ways to Improve Any Lentil Soup Food, October 24

    These expert tips will make every bowl of the season feel fresh and fun.

  105. Finding His Russian Jewish Roots in American Soul Food Times Insider, October 24

    When a Russian émigré documented the closing of a soul food restaurant in Washington, D.C., he discovered much in common with his own history.

  106. A Packed-Lunch Extravaganza Food, October 23

    Easy-to-prep, kid-friendly, protein-plentiful and dairy-free lunches for grabbing and going.

  107. Are You Still Hungry for Baked Feta Pasta? Express, March 12

    Tomatoes. Garlic. Olive oil. And a trend that emptied shelves of blocks of feta.

  108. Facebook Marketplace Chefs Deliver Homemade Tamales, Empanadas and Other Foods Express, October 24

    Facebook Marketplace, a platform often used for furniture and electronics, is an increasingly popular place to buy and sell home-cooked meals.

  109. Can Frozen Peas, Long Taken for Granted, Find New Appeal in the U.K.? Foreign, August 9

    Britain’s vegetable producers are hoping this is a moment for the humble frozen pea, a cost-effective staple at a time of rising food prices.

  110. Mon Dieu! No hay mostaza. Francia cocina sin su amado condimento en Español, July 15

    Una tormenta perfecta ocasionada por el cambio climático, la guerra europea y la covid han hecho que los franceses tengan que buscar alternativas.

  111. France Faces a Shortage of Mustard, Its Uniquely Beloved Condiment Foreign, July 14

    A perfect storm of climate change, a European war and Covid have left the French scrambling for alternatives.

  112. Your Wednesday Briefing: Sievierodonetsk, Isolated N Y T Now, June 14

    The key Ukrainian city lost its last bridge as fighting intensifies.

  113. Your Monday Evening Briefing N Y T Now, May 16

    Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day.