Holiday baking is equal parts good cheer and angst. Baking, in general, is far less forgiving than cooking. Fold in the added stress of your baked goods being shared with tons of friends and family, ...

Discover the smart, time-saving cookie techniques Ina Garten swears by—simple fixes and expert tips that help you bake holiday treats with better texture, flavor and ease. Always use room-temperature ...

This episode originally aired on Dec. 1, 2025. Whether it’s gingerbread, sugar or thumbprint, cookies are a highlight of the holiday season. Before you participate in a cookie exchange or bake a ...

The solution: Village salad in a bag. Holiday knives are always blunt, as if dullness were a clause in the rental agreement.

new video loaded: 6 Cookie Tips in 60 Seconds from NYT Cooking transcript Today we’re going to make holiday cookies. We’re going to make cookie-cutter cookies, and decorate them and make them super ...

Wine and cheese have always been the party’s best pair. To quote James Beard from his iconic 1974 tome “Beard on Food”: “Cheese with wine is a vital and important part of the good life.” Beard wrote ...

Almost all families have favorite recipes that must be prepared exactly the way a legendary relative made them—or else. For many Black families, traditional dishes like collard greens, sweet potatoes, ...

There is a mystique around turkey frying. It sounds wild to people who haven't seen it, or who have only seen videos of it going very wrong. When my brother Bruce Inskeep started frying turkeys at his ...

When the holiday season gets overwhelming, it takes extra effort to make it feel intentional and thoughtful. But a little expert advice can make all of the hosting, cooking, and entertaining can make ...

Always use room-temperature butter and eggs for consistent cookie texture. Chill dough before baking to keep cookies from spreading too much. Use one dough to make multiple cookies and save time ...