January 12, 2026

Cooking is magic. Thousands of white seeds softened by flavoured water that just disappears. Plop a dead, skinned bird on top, seasoned with the grounds of some other inconceivable organic material (what even is Turmeric?). Cover the pot and place on a fire, and in the time it takes to watch a couple sitcom reruns, dinner is served.

Magic.

Try this one-pot chicken recipe from NY Times cooking.