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38 recipes converted from their YouTube cooking videos.
Matcha and Black Sesame Shortbread
A delicate, buttery shortbread that combines the earthy bitterness of matcha with the nutty depth of toasted black sesame. The doughs are layered, rolled into a log, chilled, sliced, and baked to a pale‑gold finish. Perfect for holiday cookie spreads or a refined tea‑time treat.
Maggie and Jake Gyllenhaal Share Their Family Banana Bread Recipe
A nostalgic, slightly imperfect banana bread recipe inspired by the hosts' family cookbook. Overripe bananas, softened butter, a touch of vanilla, and chopped pecans create a moist, nutty loaf that’s perfect for breakfast, a snack, or a comforting treat. The recipe follows the playful, un‑measured style of the original family notes while giving clear, home‑cook friendly measurements.
Thai Basil Chicken Dumplings With Rice Paper Wrappers
Crispy fried dumplings made with thin rice‑paper wrappers, a juicy Thai‑style chicken filling packed with napa cabbage, shallots, and plenty of fragrant Thai basil, served with a balanced hot‑sour‑sweet dipping sauce.
Beef Bourguignon
A classic French braised beef stew made with chuck, lardons, red Burgundy (or any dry red wine), carrots, onions, mushrooms, and pearl onions. The meat becomes melt‑in‑your‑mouth tender, the sauce is rich and wine‑infused, and the dish is perfect for a comforting dinner.
Cabbage, Potato and Cheese Dumplings With Dill
A festive Lunar New Year dumpling that blends creamy mashed potatoes with sautéed leeks, napa cabbage, tangy sauerkraut, and cheese. The dumplings are boiled then tossed in butter for a rich, comforting bite.
Apple and Cream Pie
A flaky, buttery pie with honeycrisp apples, a silky cream‑infused filling, and a rustic shingled top that requires no crimping. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any cozy dessert.
Pork and Garlic-Chive Potstickers
Tender pork and garlic‑chive dumplings with a lightly puffed wrapper, pan‑fried then steamed for a golden bottom and juicy interior. Inspired by a street stall at the base of Elephant Mountain in Taipei, these dumplings are perfect for Dumpling Week or any cozy dinner.
Wang Mandu (King Dumplings)
Fluffy, yeasted Korean‑style king dumplings (wang mandu) filled with a savory ground‑beef, mushroom, and gochugaru mixture. The dough is proofed, the filling is cooked first for safety, and the dumplings are steamed and served with a tangy soy‑vinegar dipping sauce. Perfect for Lunar New Year celebrations or a comforting dinner.
All-Purpose Enriched Bread Dough (Loaves, Hamburger Buns & Pistachio Morning Buns)
A versatile, super‑soft enriched dough that blends Japanese milk‑bread tangzhong technique with brioche richness. Make two buttery sandwich loaves, ten fluffy hamburger buns, or eight sweet pistachio morning buns—all from the same base dough.
Mushroom Manti With Garlic Yogurt & Tomato Sauce
A vegetarian twist on Turkish manti made for Lunar New Year. Savory mushroom‑filled dumplings sit on a cool garlicky yogurt base and are topped with a bright, spiced tomato sauce. Perfect for a festive dinner or a cozy weeknight meal.
Keke Palmer Teaches Jack Whitehall How to Make Her Sweet Potato Pancakes
Fluffy, slightly sweet gluten‑free pancakes made with mashed sweet potatoes, banana, and warm spices. Perfect for a nutritious breakfast or brunch, these low‑and‑slow pancakes stay tender inside and develop a golden crust on the skillet.
Buche de Noel Cookies
A festive, chocolate‑flavored rolled cookie that mimics a traditional French Bûche de Noël but is made in cookie form. The dough is flavored with cacao nibs, demerara sugar and a hint of salt, filled with a silky chocolate‑butter ganache, coated in a crunchy cacao nib mixture, and sliced into 36 bite‑size spirals. The cookies can be made in bulk, frozen, and baked on demand—perfect for holiday gifting or a quick treat.
Louisiana Dirty Rice, But Make It Vegan
A plant‑based take on the classic Creole dirty rice, packed with sautéed onions, green bell pepper, celery, mushrooms, and vegan ground “meat.” Finished with soy sauce, thyme, porcini powder and Creole seasoning, this one‑pot comfort dish is flavorful, umami‑rich, and perfect for using leftover rice.
Hilary Duff Makes Her Go-To Chicken Soup
A comforting, Mexican‑inspired chicken soup that Hilary Duff learned from her mother. Made with a homemade chicken stock, fresh herbs, cilantro, lime, and a hint of jalapeño for a sinus‑clearing boost.
I Made the Iconic Cake That Uses Half a Pint of Guinness
A rich, moist chocolate cake infused with Irish stout Guinness and topped with a tangy cream cheese frosting. The carbonation from the beer keeps the crumb tender, while a splash of Baileys in the frosting adds an extra layer of indulgence. Perfect for St. Patrick's Day or any celebration that calls for a decadent, beer‑infused dessert.
Wolfgang Puck Cooks His Oscar Menu
A refined appetizer from Wolfgang Puck’s Oscar‑season menu: crisp sesame‑flavored cones filled with a bright, spicy tuna tartare. The cones can be made a day ahead, making it perfect for entertaining. Served with a touch of tobiko or caviar for extra elegance.
Rum-Buttered Almond Cookies
Buttery, rum‑infused almond cookies with toasted slivered almonds, a flaky sea‑salt finish, and a pillowy interior. Gluten‑free and perfect for holiday Cookie Week.
All‑Butter Croissants (Classic French Pastry)
A step‑by‑step weekend project for perfect, flaky French croissants. The recipe uses a high‑protein flour, European‑style butter, and a two‑day lamination process that yields buttery, airy crescents ready for sweet or savory fillings.
Kenji’s Secret for the Juiciest Chicken Breast
A juicy grilled chicken breast slathered in a mayo‑chimichurri blend that keeps the meat moist, adds vibrant herb flavor, and creates a beautiful caramelized crust without burning. Inspired by NYT Cooking’s Kenji López‑Alt, this recipe shows why mayonnaise is a secret weapon for marinades.
This One-Pot Pasta Has 15,000+ Reviews and a Five-Star Rating
A one‑pan Greek‑inspired dish that captures the flavors of spanakopita and spanakorizo. Orzo absorbs a buttery garlic‑scallion sauce, wilted baby spinach, bright lemon zest, sweet peas, and crumbled feta for a creamy, salty finish. Easy, quick, and perfect for weeknight meals.
The Only Chocolate Cake Recipe You'll Ever Need With Claire Saffitz
A tender, slightly bouncy chocolate cake made with cake flour and Dutch‑process cocoa, layered with a silky German buttercream frosting. Ideal for birthdays, celebrations, or any time you crave a perfectly balanced chocolate cake.
Sheet-Pan Bibimbap With Eric Kim
A quick, one‑pan Korean bibimbap that combines perfectly cooked rice with caramelized sweet potatoes, kale, mushrooms, and a sunny‑side‑up egg, finished with gochujang‑sesame sauce. Ideal for a satisfying lunch or dinner, this recipe is adaptable to whatever vegetables you have on hand.
Princess Cake recipe on NYT Cooking now 👑
A simplified, stress‑free version of Sweden’s iconic Princess Cake. Light vanilla sponge layers are filled with silky vanilla custard, raspberry jam, and sweetened whipped cream, then covered in smooth marzipan and dusted with powdered sugar. The recipe uses a quick‑heat custard method and gelatin‑stabilized whipped cream so home cooks can achieve professional results without intimidation.
Classic Cinnamon Rolls with Biscoff Filling and Cream Cheese Frosting
These classic cinnamon rolls feature a buttery, yeasted dough that’s chilled overnight for superior texture, a spiced Biscoff cookie filling, and a silky cream cheese frosting. Perfect for a weekend brunch or a special breakfast, the recipe is beginner‑friendly yet delivers bakery‑level results.
The Roti Royalty of Queens
A classic Trinidadian street‑food favorite: fluffy, fried bara (sweet yeast dough) split and filled with spicy curried chickpeas, then drizzled with a tangy tamarind‑banana sauce. Made from scratch, this recipe captures the authentic flavors of Queens’ beloved Trinciti Roti Shop.
The Dying Art of Serving Dim Sum
A classic dim sum favorite featured at Golden Palace in Bensonhurst – soft rice rolls (cheung fun) wrapped around a piece of crispy fried dough (youtiao), served with a light soy‑sesame sauce. Perfect for a weekend brunch or a snack that captures the bustling spirit of a traditional dim sum cart.
Dry-Brined Roast Turkey (NYT Cooking)
A step‑by‑step guide to a perfectly juicy, crisp‑skinned Thanksgiving turkey using a simple dry‑brine. Includes tips for equipment, timing, carving, and make‑ahead gravy.
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A fragrant Thai‑inspired soup featuring juicy chicken meatballs seasoned with cilantro, ginger, garlic and jalapeño, simmered in a creamy coconut‑milk broth brightened with lime and seasoned with fish sauce.
This Versatile Soup Has 20,000+ Reviews
A quick, hearty weeknight soup featuring canned white beans, ground turkey, bright lemon, and tender kale. Made in one pot, this comforting American soup is perfect for busy evenings and can be easily adapted with different greens or made vegetarian.
These Eggs in Purgatory Taste Like Heaven
A spicy, garlicky Italian‑style tomato sauce cradles perfectly poached eggs, finished with butter, Parmesan and fresh herbs. Serve it with crisp garlic‑infused toast for a hearty breakfast, brunch, or light dinner.
Everything You Need to Know About Olive Oil (With 3 New Recipes)
A bright, silky dressing made with extra‑virgin olive oil, white miso, honey, and lemon, tossed with blanched broccolini and silky soft tofu. Perfect as a light lunch or side salad and showcases the versatility of high‑quality olive oil.
Sticky miso salmon bowl. Recipe in the description!
A quick weeknight dinner featuring salmon marinated in a bright grapefruit‑miso glaze, broiled to a sticky, glossy finish, and served over buttery scallion rice with crunchy pickled vegetables.
Molten Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies
A decadent cookie that combines a brownie‑like chocolate base, a molten chocolate‑hazelnut spread center, and a crunchy toasted hazelnut topping. The result is crackly edges, a fudgy middle, and a creamy hazelnut swirl—perfect for holiday gifting or an intense cookie craving.
Tracy Morgan, Daniel Radcliffe and Erika Alexander: The Pizza Interview
A fun, actor‑inspired New York‑style pizza made with a blend of mozzarella, cheddar and parmesan, topped with pepperoni, Italian sausage and finished with a drizzle of hot honey. Perfect for a casual dinner or a pizza‑making party.
Full recipe in the description for Ham’s French Onion Orecchiette
A comforting one‑pot casserole that layers sweet, caramelized onions deglazed with dark whiskey, creamy bone‑broth‑infused orzo, and a crunchy Gruyère‑panko topping. Finished under the broiler for a golden crust, this dish is perfect for a cozy dinner.
Millionaire’s Shortbread Is 3 Layers of Heaven
A classic British confection featuring a buttery shortbread base, a rich caramel layer made with sweetened condensed milk and Lyle's Golden Syrup, and a smooth bittersweet chocolate topping. Cut into bite‑size bars for a perfect balance of sweet, buttery, and chocolatey flavors.
How to Feed a Netflix Film Set
A comprehensive, crew‑friendly snack spread inspired by NYT Cooking's behind‑the‑scenes look at craft services on a film set. Includes warm bagels with cream cheese, Greek yogurt with banana, matcha tea, assorted deli paninis, candy "Lollapalooza", fresh watermelon, and a cheese platter. Perfect for feeding a large group of busy cast and crew.
The Potato Dish Everyone Will Fight Over This Thanksgiving
A creamy, buttery potato gratin that combines the crisp, fan‑like edges of Hasselback potatoes with the rich, cheesy layers of a classic gratin. Thinly sliced russet potatoes are layered upright, coated in a garlic‑thyme cream, baked, and finished with a golden, crunchy cheese topping—perfect for holiday meals or any cold‑weather dinner.