• Staff Picks

    • Most Popular
    • Soups and Stews
    • Easy Side Dishes
    • Healthy Weeknight Dinners
    • Sheet-Pan Vegetarian Recipes
  • From Our Newsletters

    • The Cooking Newsletter
    • Five Weeknight Dishes
    • The Veggie
  • Perfect For

    • One-Pot Dinners
    • Weeknight Chicken
    • Quick Pastas
    • 30 Minute Vegetarian
    • Easy Baking
  • Everyday Recipes

    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Weeknight
    • Pasta
    • Quick
  • By Meal

    • Dinner
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Desserts
    • Appetizers
    • Side Dishes
    • Drinks
  • By Diet

    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-Free
    • Dairy-Free
  • By Method

    • Air Fryer
    • Instant Pot
    • Slow Cooker
    • BBQ & Grilling
    • Sheet Pan
    • Baking
  • Meat & Seafood

    • Chicken
    • Beef
    • Pork
    • Salmon
    • Shrimp
  • Vegetables & Fruits

    • Zucchini
    • Sweet Potato
    • Eggplant
    • Cabbage
    • Asparagus
    • Tomato
  • Plant-Based Proteins

    • Tofu
    • Lentil
    • Chickpea
    • Bean
  • Rice, Grains, Pasta

    • Pasta
    • Noodles
    • Rice
    • Quinoa
    • Bread
    • Couscous
  • By Upcoming Holiday

    • Mother’s Day
    • Memorial Day
    • Eid al-Adha
    • Juneteenth
  • By Occasion

    • Birthdays
    • Brunch
    • Date Night
    • Parties
    • Picnics
  • How-Tos

    • How to Make Substitutions
    • How to Store Produce
    • How to Make Sourdough
  • Getting Started

    • Learn to Cook
    • Knife Skills
    • Scaling Tips
  • Reader Favorites

    • Rotisserie Chicken Recipes
    • Low Sodium Recipes
    • High Fiber and Protein Recipes
  • Video Series

    • Pizza Interview
    • The Veggie
    • Bake Time
    • Family Recipes
    • About Us
    • The New York Times Food Section

Staff Picks

  • Most Popular
  • Soups and Stews
  • Easy Side Dishes
  • Healthy Weeknight Dinners
  • Sheet-Pan Vegetarian Recipes

From Our Newsletters

  • The Cooking Newsletter
  • Five Weeknight Dishes
  • The Veggie

Perfect For

  • One-Pot Dinners
  • Weeknight Chicken
  • Quick Pastas
  • 30 Minute Vegetarian
  • Easy Baking

Everyday Recipes

  • Easy
  • Healthy
  • Weeknight
  • Pasta
  • Quick

By Meal

  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Desserts
  • Appetizers
  • Side Dishes
  • Drinks

By Diet

  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Gluten-Free
  • Dairy-Free

By Method

  • Air Fryer
  • Instant Pot
  • Slow Cooker
  • BBQ & Grilling
  • Sheet Pan
  • Baking

Meat & Seafood

  • Chicken
  • Beef
  • Pork
  • Salmon
  • Shrimp

Vegetables & Fruits

  • Zucchini
  • Sweet Potato
  • Eggplant
  • Cabbage
  • Asparagus
  • Tomato

Plant-Based Proteins

  • Tofu
  • Lentil
  • Chickpea
  • Bean

Rice, Grains, Pasta

  • Pasta
  • Noodles
  • Rice
  • Quinoa
  • Bread
  • Couscous

By Upcoming Holiday

  • Mother’s Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Eid al-Adha
  • Juneteenth

By Occasion

  • Birthdays
  • Brunch
  • Date Night
  • Parties
  • Picnics

How-Tos

  • How to Make Substitutions
  • How to Store Produce
  • How to Make Sourdough

Getting Started

  • Learn to Cook
  • Knife Skills
  • Scaling Tips

Reader Favorites

  • Rotisserie Chicken Recipes
  • Low Sodium Recipes
  • High Fiber and Protein Recipes

Video Series

  • Pizza Interview
  • The Veggie
  • Bake Time
  • Family Recipes
  • About Us
  • The New York Times Food Section

Carolina Gelen

Carolina Gelen is a recipe developer and James Beard Award-winning cookbook author. A Transylvania native, she draws heavily from her upbringing, creating resourceful recipes that focus on flavor and comfort.

Recipes by Carolina Gelen

58 recipes

  • Mujdei (Garlic Sauce)

    Mujdei (Garlic Sauce)

    Carolina Gelen

    8 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    8

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chicken With Peas and Mint

    Chicken With Peas and Mint

    Carolina Gelen

    29 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    29

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Matzo Coffee Toffee

    Matzo Coffee Toffee

    Carolina Gelen

    31 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    31

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Toasted Coconut Rum Balls

    Toasted Coconut Rum Balls

    Carolina Gelen

    24 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    24

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Flourless Layer Cake With Chocolate and Raspberries

    Flourless Layer Cake With Chocolate and Raspberries

    Carolina Gelen

    40 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    40

    5 hours 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spicy Tomato Soup With Gnocchi and Spinach

    Spicy Tomato Soup With Gnocchi and Spinach

    Carolina Gelen

    287 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    287

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Creamy Tomato Hummus Soup

    Creamy Tomato Hummus Soup

    Carolina Gelen

    422 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    422

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Date Caramel Babka

    Date Caramel Babka

    Carolina Gelen

    59 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    59

    5 hours 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pickle Latkes

    Pickle Latkes

    Carolina Gelen

    212 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    212

    1 hour 5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fondant Sweet Potatoes With Honey Butter and Halvah

    Fondant Sweet Potatoes With Honey Butter and Halvah

    Carolina Gelen

    83 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    83

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pumpkin Date Tiramisù

    Pumpkin Date Tiramisù

    Carolina Gelen

    134 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    134

    1 hour 10 minutes, plus at least 6 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cranberry Tiramisù

    Cranberry Tiramisù

    Carolina Gelen

    316 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    316

    1 hour, plus at least 6 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Caramel Apple Tiramisù

    Caramel Apple Tiramisù

    Carolina Gelen

    126 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    126

    1 hour 20 minutes, plus at least 6 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Three-Ingredient Cranberry Chocolate Bites

    Three-Ingredient Cranberry Chocolate Bites

    Carolina Gelen

    296 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    296

    2 hours 45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Feta Oil

    Feta Oil

    Carolina Gelen

    66 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    66

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cottage Cheese Bread

    Cottage Cheese Bread

    Carolina Gelen

    310 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    310

    2 hours 35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sheet-Pan Honey Mustard Chicken and Broccoli

    Sheet-Pan Honey Mustard Chicken and Broccoli

    Carolina Gelen

    371 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    371

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cheesy Gnocchi With Corn and Pesto

    Cheesy Gnocchi With Corn and Pesto

    Carolina Gelen

    2553 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,553

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Coconut Creamed Spinach With Chicken Thighs

    Coconut Creamed Spinach With Chicken Thighs

    Carolina Gelen

    223 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    223

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Ravioles du Dauphiné

    Ravioles du Dauphiné

    Carolina Gelen

    88 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    88

    About 2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chocolate Chip-Tahini Skillet Cookie

    Chocolate Chip-Tahini Skillet Cookie

    Carolina Gelen

    254 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    254

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Vegan Banana Olive Oil Muffins

    Vegan Banana Olive Oil Muffins

    Carolina Gelen

    399 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    399

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Prăjitură Turnată Cu Mere (Jammy Apple Bars)

    Prăjitură Turnată Cu Mere (Jammy Apple Bars)

    Carolina Gelen

    153 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    153

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • One-Pot Roasted Garlic Pasta

    One-Pot Roasted Garlic Pasta

    Carolina Gelen

    469 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    469

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Honey Lemon Chicken Meatballs 

    Honey Lemon Chicken Meatballs 

    Carolina Gelen

    264 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    264

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Slow Cooker Chipotle Chicken Sloppy Joes 

    Slow Cooker Chipotle Chicken Sloppy Joes 

    Carolina Gelen

    162 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    162

    4 hours 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Slow Cooker Chicken Vesuvio Soup

    Slow Cooker Chicken Vesuvio Soup

    Carolina Gelen

    227 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    227

    4 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Tuna Cacio e Pepe

    Tuna Cacio e Pepe

    Carolina Gelen

    383 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    383

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Smashed Scallion Burgers

    Smashed Scallion Burgers

    Carolina Gelen

    109 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    109

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lemony Peas and Dumplings

    Lemony Peas and Dumplings

    Carolina Gelen

    154 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    154

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Creamy Artichoke and Charred Scallion Pasta

    Creamy Artichoke and Charred Scallion Pasta

    Carolina Gelen

    298 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    298

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Pesto Chickpea Soup

    Pesto Chickpea Soup

    Carolina Gelen

    556 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    556

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Avgolemono Chicken Soup With Gnocchi

    Avgolemono Chicken Soup With Gnocchi

    Carolina Gelen

    2279 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,279

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Bourbon Beef and Farro Stew

    Bourbon Beef and Farro Stew

    Carolina Gelen

    153 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    153

    1 hour 40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Miso-Maple Sheet-Pan Chicken With Brussels Sprouts

    Miso-Maple Sheet-Pan Chicken With Brussels Sprouts

    Carolina Gelen

    3998 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,998

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Cranberry-Orange Chicken

    Cranberry-Orange Chicken

    Carolina Gelen

    989 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    989

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Coffee Jelly With Salted Caramel Whipped Cream

    Coffee Jelly With Salted Caramel Whipped Cream

    Carolina Gelen

    107 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    107

    8 ¾ hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pumpkin Spice Honeycomb Cake 

    Pumpkin Spice Honeycomb Cake 

    Carolina Gelen

    69 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    69

    2 ¼ hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cranberry Pudding

    Cranberry Pudding

    Carolina Gelen

    90 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    90

    5 ¼ hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Caramelized Shallot Gravy

    Caramelized Shallot Gravy

    Carolina Gelen

    230 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    230

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Pumpkin Dumplings With Brown Butter and Parmesan

    Pumpkin Dumplings With Brown Butter and Parmesan

    Carolina Gelen

    670 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    670

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lecsó (Paprika-Packed Pepper Stew) 

    Lecsó (Paprika-Packed Pepper Stew) 

    Carolina Gelen

    219 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    219

    1 1/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Zingy Sour Veggie Soup

    Zingy Sour Veggie Soup

    Carolina Gelen

    143 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    143

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Smoky Spiced Eggplant Dip 

    Smoky Spiced Eggplant Dip 

    Carolina Gelen

    207 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    207

    1 hour 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Date and Honey Kugel

    Date and Honey Kugel

    Carolina Gelen

    134 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    134

    1 hour 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Apple Cider Chicken With Apples and Parsnips

    Apple Cider Chicken With Apples and Parsnips

    Carolina Gelen

    658 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    658

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Marsala Chicken Meatballs

    Marsala Chicken Meatballs

    Carolina Gelen

    1411 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,411

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta

    Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta

    Carolina Gelen

    1112 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,112

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy

1 - 48 of 58 results

  • 1
  • 2

Get Our Newsletter

Get recipes, tips and NYT special offers delivered straight to your inbox.

Opt out or contact us anytime. See our Privacy Policy.

Follow Us

Get the App

About Us

New York Times Cooking offers subscribers recipes, advice and inspiration for better everyday cooking. From easy weeknight dinners to holiday meals, our recipes have been tested and perfected to meet the needs of home cooks of all levels. Subscribe now for full access.

Learn More

  • About Us
  • FAQ
  • NYTimes.com/food

Shop

  • Gift Subscription
  • Merchandise
  • Send Us Feedback

Recipes

  • From Our Newsletters
  • Weeknight
  • Pasta
  • Dinner
  • Healthy
  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Thanksgiving
  • Christmas
  • © 2026 The New York Times Company
  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy