Part 39 of my 50-part series where I cook all 50 of the NYT's most popular recipes (link in bio to my newsletter for the full 50 list + deep dives). Made Cheesy Potato Gratin (recipe by J. Kenji López-Alt) - the kind of recipe that a mandolin was made for. Layers of thinly sliced potatoes swimming in cream and cheese until they melt together. Yes, it takes 2.5 hours. Yes, it's worth every minute! And patience! Quick note: NYT has another potato gratin with leeks that I love just as much, but this one's a classic for a reason. Prep time: 45 mins + 1.5 hours in the oven Taste: 10/10 - no notes Difficulty: 2/5 - just don't slice your fingers Would I make it again?: Already planning the next occasion to justify this much cream #cooking #recipes #potatoes #cozyrecipes #potatogratin #cookwithme #recipeideas #nytcooking #recipe #nytcookingtop50series #series #recipesoftiktok #cozy #dinnerrecipes #nyt

Part 37 of my 50-part series where I cook all 50 of the NYT's most popular recipes (link in bio to my newsletter for the full 50 list + deep dives). Tonight I made French Onion Grilled Cheese (recipe by Ali Slagle) and wow - this might be one of my top 5 recipes so far. It's exactly what you want it to be: jammy caramelized onions mixed with melty gruyere between perfectly crispy bread. Tastes EXACTLY like French onion soup but make it sandwich. Prep time: 45 mins (mostly for the onions) Taste: 9.5/10 - actually obsessed Difficulty: 2/5 (just requires patience for the onions) Would I make it again?: Yup later tonight as a midnight snack #cooking #recipes #cookwithme #recipeideas #nytcooking #recipesoftiktok #cozy #cozyathome #grilledcheese #nytcookingtop50series #series #sandwichrecipe #sunday

Part 33 of my 50-part series where I cook all 50 of the NYT's most popular recipes (link in bio to my newsletter for the full 50 list + deep dives). Tonight I made their Extra Creamy Scrambled Eggs (recipe by J. Kenji López-Alt) - a 5-minute technique that converted this low-and-slow loyalist. The secret is a weird cornstarch slurry and probably too much butter (but that's why they're perfect). If you think you know scrambled eggs, this might change your mind. Prep time: 10 mins but prob because I was filming Taste: 9.5/10 - might be the best scrambled eggs I've ever made Difficulty: 1/5 Would I make it again? Yeah most likely when hungover and need the extra grease #cooking #recipes #scrambledeggs #eggs #recipeideas #cozy #cozyathome #nytcooking #recipesoftiktok #cookwithme #nytcookingtop50series #series

Part 20 of my 50-part series where I cook all 50 of the NYT’s most popular recipes. Today I cooked Kay Chun’s Coconut-Miso Salmon Curry. Sorry in advance that I look extra stoic in this one I think I got stage fright filming this in front of another person. We’ll work on it. The dish had an amazing balance of rich umami flavors with a little sweetness. The salmon was buttery and tender but I think any white fish would also be a delicious option. The ginger and garlic have zingy notes. It was warm, it was satisfying, it was creamy. Loved it. Prep time: 45 mins Taste: 4.7/5 - I would’ve loved a spicy kick. Next time I’ll make it with NYT’s cilantro rice recipe which includes jalapeños Difficulty: Moderately easy - just make sure that the onions are fully softened before moving onto the next step, and that the salmon is cooked, but not overcooked (you can test this by pulling apart one of the pieces with a fork) Would I make it again? Definitely. Delicious and healthy and fairly simple #cooking #recipes #nytcooking #recipesoftiktok #cookwithme #nytcookingtop50series #series #easydinnerideas #easydinnerrecipes #series #simplerecipe

Part 19 of my 50-part series where I cook all 50 of the NYT’s most popular recipes. Today I made Sheet-Pan Chicken with Potatoes, Arugula and Garlic Yogurt (recipe by Melissa Clark). It was simple, delicious, had sooo many delicious flavors: spicy from the harissa (but not too spicy), tart from the yogurt, sweet from the potatoes. It’s healthy, and it’s a full meal (no side dishes to think about). Prep time: 1 hour and 15 mins (including marinating) Taste: 4.9/5 - Just wish I had more of that incredibly yogurt sauce Difficulty: Moderately easy - meat thermometer recommended Would I make it again? Definitely. When someone asks me what to make for dinner I’ll text them this link #cooking #recipes #nytcooking #recipesoftiktok #cookwithme #nytcookingtop50series #series #easydinnerideas #easydinnerrecipes #easydinner #simplerecipe #chickenrecipes