New features can help home cooks customize thousands of New York Times recipes. But our human editors remain in charge.

If you're looking to fill out your "gourmet life" collection, we've got your back. Here's an explanation on how cooking works in Heartopia and a list of all the cooking recipes we've unlocked so far.

A combo microwave and air fryer method tied with deep-frying for best overall texture — deeply browned, audibly crunchy, and fluffy inside. Standard air-frying was quickest and a good method, while ...

We compared six popular techniques, from air-frying to grilling, to find the most reliable way to cook burgers at home. One easy method stood out above the rest. The stovetop smash burger earned the ...

Heartopia is a cozy life sim with plenty of hobbies to participate in, and there are several cooking recipes that aspiring chefs can learn. Cooking dishes and brewing beverages is one of the best ways ...

Cooking can be easier than you think! On this page, we’ll provide some basics to help you get started. First, here are some basic definitions for common cooking terms. They’ll come in handy when ...