Rachel Vanni Photography

02/18/2026

It’s Dumpling Week and it’s on the cover of the Food section today! That snowstorm tried to ruin our party but luckily the good food and good vibes prevailed so we could celebrate these wonderful recipes. Happy Lunar New Year and good luck choosing a favorite! ♥️

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Thai basil chicken dumplings with rice paper wrappers by

Wang mandu (king dumplings) by

Pork and garlic-chive potstickers by

Cabbage, potato and cheese dumplings with dill by

Mushroom manti with garlic yogurt and tomato sauce by

12/05/2025

Thrilled to have photographed Cookie Week for NYT Cooking this year! Check out the whole array and let me know which is your favorite!

It's Cookie Week! The most wonderful time of the year, when we unveil seven cookie recipes and videos from some of your favorite bakers. This season, we've turned our favorite flavors into cookies. Think mint chocolate chip and coconut cake, Vietnamese coffee and Dark ’n’ Stormy cocktails — al...