From equipment to ingredient selection to the step-by-step cooking, here’s how to make a superb version of this cozy staple. By Sam Sifton Sam Sifton is the founding editor of NYT Cooking, and an assistant managing editor leading culture and lifestyle coverage for The New York Times. He’s also a cookbook author and one of…
A simple boiling method doesn’t require measuring or memorization — and you probably already know how to do it. A wide variety of grains comes out tender and fluffy when prepared with the boiling method.David Malosh for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews By Ali Slagle Ali Slagle tried this method with 10…
It’s no secret that clients who have desk jobs typically have tight and/or weak hips. Chronic sitting produces a weaker posterior chain, a lack of range of motion, stiff muscles and compensation by using the joints above and below during movement. Whether your client is in Phase 1 or 2 of the ACE Integrated Fitness…
Yossy Arefi’s chocolate lava cakes can be made for two, a perfectly romantic dessert.Ryan Liebe for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews. Published Feb. 7, 2025Updated Feb. 7, 2025 Milk chocolate is great for a quick hit of nostalgia or sugar, but dark chocolate is for real chocolate lovers. The desserts below highlight…
Despite having a largely unfit population, in the U.S. high-intensity training is in! Unlike many other ridiculous, unwarranted health fads, the high-intensity trend is founded on science. When properly executed, strategic high-intensity exercise has been shown to have numerous benefits in terms of fat loss and exercise efficiency. What many fail to recognize, however, is…
Choose the right cut of meat and follow these easy tips to prepare steak au poivre for two. Armando Rafael for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Brett Regot. By Alexa Weibel Alexa Weibel is a senior staff editor and recipe developer at NYT Cooking, and she was previously an editor at Rachael Ray magazine…
It’s not uncommon for bodybuilders to glance at the straps of the TRX Suspension Trainer and wonder, “How can these floppy pieces of nylon webbing possibly help me add muscle mass?” The answer, of course, is grounded in the science of how muscle is actually built. When a significant load is applied to the muscles,…
These homemade desserts are ready in 25 minutes or less. Ice cream, sour cream or whipped cream are all great on top of this gooey cake.Kelly Marshall for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Samantha Seneviratne. By Ali Slagle Ali Slagle is a recipe developer and regular contributor to NYT Cooking. Published Feb. 13, 2025Updated…
It always feels great to make positive steps toward improved health and fitness, and nowadays, fitness technology makes it even easier. But too much of a good thing could actually lead you down a path to less-healthy behaviors and outcomes. Here are tips for keeping your good intentions on track with three tech-related healthful habits…
Bring a jar of sunshine into your kitchen by preserving the bright citrus fruits of winter. Homemade marmalade is packed with orange peel, which you can cut into the shapes and sizes you prefer.Christopher Testani for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews. Published Feb. 15, 2025Updated Feb. 15, 2025 All throughout the year,…