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You’re Almost Never Going to Have Good Coffee Unless You Make It Yourself

I’m here to beg you to make your own coffee when you can. You’ll save money and drink better. I do not have the most discerning palate in the world, but in this little piece, I’m going to try to tell you about the differences I believe matter.

By Mark Bittman Published January 16, 2024

These Brownies Are Transcendent

This recipe solves the very Holly-specific problem of wanting a brownie with some kind of crunch, sans nuts: Panko breadcrumbs have entered the chat.

By Holly Haines Published January 8, 2024

Is This the Year We Ditch the Bowl?

Decades of eating from a bowl eventually dug me into a deep rut. It happened slowly, spoonful by spoonful, until one day about a month ago I stared into the abyss that was my meal and realized: This is a volcano of food dripping hot lava and I’m eating it with a shovel. And the thing about bowl dishes is, after you bust in and stir it all up, every bite is the same.

By Kerri Conan Published January 2, 2024

Five Essential Pastas for Winter

Simple, 20-minute-or-less pastas that are perfect for the colder months — or when you’re working mostly from what’s in the pantry.

By The Editors Published January 2, 2024

Comically Easy — Yet Luxurious — Last Minute Snacks

The snacks that have become staples for me in these fall and winter months are stupidly easy, but really, really tasty and even sort of elegant, I’d say. I’m excited to share them, and hope that they can offer some holiday relief.

By Kate Bittman Published December 20, 2023

The Ultimate Holiday Cookie Recipe Swap

We’ve got some. You’ve got some. Let’s share. Here are six tastes to kick off our first cookie recipe swap, including Crumby Fruitcake Cookies, Holly’s Oatmeal Cherry Pecan Cookies, and Vegan PB&J Bars.

By Kerri Conan Published December 11, 2023

Is This THE Best Way to Cook Eggplant?

Two ingredients, plus whatever seasoning you’d like, and you’ve got something fancy.

By Holly Haines Published December 5, 2023

Don’t You Forget About … Your Microwave

A tribute to a great appliance: Peeling squash, not making popcorn, delicious vegetables — and cooking proteins!

By Kerri Conan Published November 30, 2023

Cooking for One: Can I Make It Any Easier?

The nineteenth and early twentieth century French food writer (and radio broadcaster) Édouard de Pomiane, who wrote French Cooking in 10 Minutes (it doesn’t quite deliver on that promise, but it’s a swell little primer) said (and I’m paraphrasing here), “When you go into the kitchen, first put a pot of water to boil. I don’t know what you’ll use it for, but you’ll use it for something.” It’s kind of true. (And made even easier if you start with an electric kettle.)

By Mark Bittman Published November 27, 2023