How to Cook With Tuna

Turn that everyday staple into the stuff of dreams. Healthy, inexpensive canned tuna is just waiting for other ingredients to lift it to new heights.Bobbi Lin for The New York Times Published April 7, 2025Updated April 7, 2025 Canned tuna can swim alongside so much more than mayo. Salty from the sea but not too…

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How to Cook Thanksgiving Turkey

From brining to burnishing, here are all the tips and tricks you need to pull a perfect bird out of the oven every time. Christopher Testani for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Barrett Washburne. Prop Stylist: Courtney de Wet. Published March 31, 2025Updated March 31, 2025 [This article was originally published in November 2015.]…

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How to Cook the Best Brussels Sprouts

Raw, roasted, sautéed or baked in a gratin, these techniques will get the best out of those tiny vegetables. Romulo Yanes for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Vivian Lui. Published March 31, 2025Updated March 31, 2025 [This article was first published on Nov. 4, 2016.] For decades, brussels sprouts battled a bad reputation. But…

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What Is Coq au Vin and How to Cook It

From history to technique, Melissa Clark will walk you through everything you need to know about the French classic. Francesco Tonelli for The New York Times Published March 28, 2025Updated March 28, 2025 [This article was originally published on Feb. 14, 2017.] Where would French cuisine be without wine? It is as important in the…

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How to Roast, Grill and Cook Salmon

It’s beloved for a reason, and our guide will teach you how to grill it, roast it and pair it to get the most out of every cut. Christopher Testani for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Spencer Richards. Published March 27, 2025Updated March 27, 2025 Readily available, extremely versatile and simply delicious, salmon is…

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How to Cook Steak on the Stove

Melissa Clark will show you how to pan-sear and pair it with a number of delicious sauces. Perfecting a bone-in rib-eye and red wine pan sauce doesn’t have to be intimidating.Francesco Tonelli for The New York Times Published March 27, 2025Updated March 27, 2025 [This article was originally published on Feb. 14, 2017.] A ruby-rare…

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How to Roast, Steam and Cook Asparagus

Never have another gummy, overcooked spear with David Tanis’s expert advice. Christopher Testani for The New York Times Published March 27, 2025Updated March 27, 2025 [This article was originally published on April 19, 2016.] Fresh, green asparagus is a well-loved vegetable, delectably crisp and sweet. But it’s also amazingly versatile: It can be steamed, simmered,…

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How to Scramble, Fry and Cook Eggs

Boiling, poaching, frying, scrambling: Never miss with Julia Moskin’s expert tips. Ryan Liebe for The New York Times Published March 27, 2025Updated March 27, 2025 [This article was originally published on Dec. 31, 2015.] There’s a reason “put an egg on it” has become a modern culinary mantra. More than any other ingredient, eggs travel…

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How to Cook Fish, the French Way

Learn how to cook sole meunière, the dish that made Julia Child fall in love with French food. Make sole meunière, a delicate dish, finished with brown butter, part of your cooking repertoire.Francesco Tonelli for The New York Times Published March 27, 2025Updated March 27, 2025 [This article was originally published on Feb. 14, 2017.]…

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