Bacon’s rich flavor combines smokiness and umami with a welcome salty accent. Cooked to crisp, it crackles delightfully in the mouth. Cured or uncured? When it comes to bacon in today’s marketplace, ...

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We tried six techniques, from pan-searing to airfrying, and crowned one clear winner for reliably silky, flavorful salmon with minimal fuss. Salmon has an almost magical ability to develop a crispy ...

New cookbooks are a bright spot in spring, and this year’s crop is a bumper one. One emerging theme is: Go easy on yourself. Among this season’s favorite books, Los Angeles writers and chefs ...

Cooking oatmeal on the stovetop according to the label directions is the best method: It’s quick and easy, isn’t prone to boiling over, and yields a delightful tender-chewy texture. The Instant Pot ...

Exceptional new cookbooks, with fresh takes on easy baking, Thai cooking in America and seasonal pasta, as tested by New York Times Cooking and the Food desk. By Adina Steiman Adina Steiman, an editor ...

Encyclopedic approaches to plant-based cooking and to cookies, a TikToker’s debut and more, as tested by New York Times Cooking and the Food desk. By Tanya Sichynsky When so much of modern living ...

I have years of experience testing top home and kitchen products. The best cookbooks in fall 2025 offer plenty of inspiration for hosting, baking and enjoying comfort food. Offering recipes for cozy ...