I’m now in cooking mode in this happy post-holiday lull, being home more often and making more food as well. waffle and squash soup, kimchi tuna salad and rainbow sprinkle cake. (Of course, there is also dinner.Dinner is always available.)
It’s a good time to stay home, but it’s an even better time to enjoy cooking. That’s why we’ve just started a new monthly series. New York Times Cooking YouTube Channel called Cooking 101, starring Sohra El-Wayly, brings perfect technique, delicious food, and real talk to your home. One of the recipes in the series cheesy frittata,It is less than. We’re also bringing back our Weeknight 100 list of dinner recipe ideas to get you through the year. Here are some of the all-stars from that list, and some great new recipes too.
What will you make this month? Did you have a cooking holiday gift that made its debut in the kitchen?Ann air fryer? a stand mixer? (I got tortilla press!) Tell me everything at dearemily@nytimes.com. We look forward to hearing from you.
2. poke bowl
Here’s a super fun way to make an easy dinner. Take the colorful, fresh, crunchy, cool elements of a poke bowl and tell everyone to make their own. Naz Derabian’s recipe is simple and flexible, and if you don’t feel comfortable marinating raw fish, you can sear the fish first or use canned tuna or salmon instead. However, feel free to choose your own toppings, such as mango, cucumber, or avocado.
Four. chana masala
I love chana masala and I’m thrilled to be learning its recipe from Zainab Shah, who brings immense cleverness, precision, and a true grasp of flavor to every dish.