Do you ever wonder how to make salads taste good in the height of winter?

Every week, we share a bite-sized episode with delicious moments about the best things we ate to inspire each other – and you!

In this episode, you’ll discover two meal prep and potluck-friendly salads that will brighten up any plate, including a viral carrot salad that tastes better the longer it sits; and a vibrant, nutty broccoli salad that can be the star of your next buffet spread.

Tune in for a quick dose of home cooking inspiration!

Links:

Korean carrot salad recipe from Alyona’s Cooking, and watch Danielle walk you through making her viral version on TikTok

Julienne vegetable peeler from OXO or one for under $5

Hetty Lui McKinnon’s broccoli, date and pistachio salad

Freddy Guy hazelnuts

Sonya’s favorite ras el hanout spice blend

One of our other favorite broccoli salads by Sohla El-Waylly

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This week we're rereleasing a fan-favorite episode to start our year off with easy, comforting recipe inspiration! We'll return with new episodes starting Thursday (1/9) with our "Best Bites of the Week"!

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What’s your ultimate comfort food on those chilly, bone-tired days?

Sometimes you need soul-soothing meals that offer comfort but don’t require hours in the kitchen or a pile of dishes; and other times, comfort can mean spending a day in a warm, cozy kitchen.

This week, we explore our top one-pot wonder dinners, warming you from the inside out while keeping the mess to a minimum.

By the end of the episode, you’ll:

1. Discover the easiest one-pot creamy broccoli mac & cheese
2. Learn about a versatile vegan curry that uses pantry staples
3. Find out about an unexpected sheet pan dinner that’s kid-tested and mother-approved!

Tune in now to master the art of one-pot meals that will fill your home with mouthwatering aromas and will simplify your busy weeknight cooking!

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LINKS:

Ali Salgle’s one-pot broccoli mac and cheese for NYT Cooking

One-pot bucatini with cauliflower and capers from Martha Stewart

Ina Garten’s easy turkey lasagna

One-pot chicken meatballs with greens by Yasmin Farh for NYT Cooking

Braised coconut chickpeas with greens by Faith Durand for The Kitchn i

Sheet-pan bibimbap by Eric Kim for NYT Cooking

Slow cooker/Crock Pot tortilla soup from Spend With Pennies

Sarah DiGregorio’s slow cooker pasta e fagioli for NYT Cooking

20-minute rotisserie chicken tortilla soup (without a slow cooker) by Olivia Adriance

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We're rereleasing a fan-favorite episode to give us a boost of meatless meal inspiration this new year!

Are you searching for a quick easy one-pan meal that you can make any night of the week?

In this bite-sized episode, we share delicious moments about the best things we ate this week to inspire each other – and you!

You’ll want to cook up a craveable gnocchi and brussels sprouts dinner that comes together in 30 minutes or less, and you’ll discover the secret to the heartiest, most flavorful, plant-based lentil soup!

Don’t miss these two meatless meals that will work for any night of the week, and tune in now!

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Links to from this week’s show:

Crisp gnocchi with brussels sprouts and brown butter by Ali Slagle via NYT Cooking

Ina Garten’s lentil vegetable soup

Adrian Hale’s pita recipe can be found in her book Mama Bread!

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