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Sheela Prakash

Senior Contributing Food Editor

Sheela is the Senior Contributing Food Editor at Kitchn and the author of Mediterranean Every Day: Simple, Inspired Recipes for Feel-Good Food. She received her master's degree from the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Italy and is also a Registered Dietitian.
The Secret to Better Baked Potatoes? Cook Them Like the British Do.
The goal: Cracker-like on the outside and super fluffy on the inside.
Sheela Prakash
Mar 26, 2024
Once You Try Spanish Fried Eggs, You’ll Never Fry Eggs Any Other Way
They're as decadent as fried eggs come.
Sheela Prakash
Mar 24, 2024
Once You Try Spanish Fried Eggs, You’ll Never Fry Eggs Any Other Way
They're as decadent as fried eggs come.
Sheela Prakash
Nov 29, 2023
When I Want Steak, This Is the Only Recipe I Turn To
The ultra-savory skillet dinner comes together in just about 15 minutes.
Sheela Prakash
Nov 28, 2023
This Is the One and Only Way I Ever Want to Cook Sweet Potatoes
Two words: butter-roasted.
Sheela Prakash
Oct 28, 2023
The Secret to Better Baked Potatoes? Cook Them Like the British Do.
The goal: Cracker-like on the outside and super fluffy on the inside.
Sheela Prakash
Oct 18, 2023
The Easy Oatmeal Pancakes Your Family Will Absolutely Love (We Promise!)
Don't worry, though — they're no less fluffy or worthy of a heavy drizzle of maple syrup.
Sheela Prakash
Aug 8, 2023
This Chicken Recipe Is the Most Impressive Lazy Dinner I Know
This deeply fragrant chicken dinner is make-ahead-friendly, yet fancy enough for grown-ups.
Sheela Prakash
Jul 17, 2023
26 Cool Cucumber Recipes That Are Perfect for Hot Summer Days
The crunchiest cucumber salads, cool noodle sides, and summer cocktails made even more refreshing with cukes.
Sheela Prakash
Jul 11, 2023
10 Easy and Essential Cucumber Recipes to Cool Off With This Summer
Learn them, love them, and turn to them all the time.
Sheela Prakash
Jun 28, 2023
10 Easy One-Pan Recipes That Won’t Stress You Out
Added bonus: clean up time is cut in half.
Sheela Prakash
Jun 19, 2023
10 Easy Dinners the Kids Can Make Themselves
Grab a book and head to the couch! The kids are making supper tonight.
Sheela Prakash
Jun 9, 2023
An Italian Chef Taught Me the Surprising Secret to Keeping Pesto Green
No blanching required.
Sheela Prakash
May 26, 2023
10 Homemade Freezer Meals That’ll Quickly Feed Your Family On Busy Weeknights
Make them now but freeze them for later.
Sheela Prakash
May 5, 2023
60 Easy Weeknight Dinners That Start with Ground Beef
Arm yourself with a pack of ground beef and the dinner possibilities are endless.
Sheela Prakash
May 4, 2023
I Never Thought I’d Use This $6 Tool and Now It’s Seriously My Favorite
It's cute AND useful!
Sheela Prakash
Apr 17, 2023
10 Fast, Easy, and Super-Tasty Sheet Pan Dinners for Spring
They're full of early tastes of the season (asparagus!)
Sheela Prakash
Mar 24, 2023
10 Fast & Easy Make-Ahead Breakfasts That’ll Save You on Busy Weekday Mornings
With a little weekend prep, these become totally grab-and-go.
Sheela Prakash
Mar 20, 2023
23 Weeknight Chicken Skillet Recipes for Easy Family Dinners
These weeknight winners start on the stove.
Sheela Prakash
Mar 6, 2023
10 One-Pot Chicken Dinners for Weeknights
One-pot = easy cooking and easy cleanup.
Sheela Prakash
Jan 23, 2023
The Easy Oatmeal Pancakes Your Family Will Absolutely Love (We Promise!)
Don't worry, though — they're no less fluffy or worthy of a heavy drizzle of maple syrup.
Sheela Prakash
Jan 16, 2023
The Secret to Better Baked Potatoes? Cook Them Like the British Do.
The goal: Cracker-like on the outside and super fluffy on the inside.
Sheela Prakash
Jan 9, 2023
This Is the One and Only Way I Ever Want to Cook Sweet Potatoes
Two words: butter-roasted.
Sheela Prakash
Oct 25, 2022
12 Quick and Easy Recipes That Start with Ground Sausage
Just what you need for a good, quick, and easy dinner.
Sheela Prakash
Aug 8, 2022
5 Quick Skillet Dinners That Start with Salmon
Each recipe has only five ingredients — including the salmon.
Sheela Prakash
Aug 2, 2022
How I Prep a Week of One-Pot Meals in Just 2 Hours
These simple meals will warm you from the inside out.
Sheela Prakash
Apr 16, 2022
I Tried Smitten Kitchen’s Short Rib Onion Soup and It’s the Rich Weekend Meal You Need to Try
"This recipe is a treat to make and to enjoy, and one I'll absolutely be making again when I crave deep, brazen comfort."
Sheela Prakash
Mar 31, 2022
This Chicken Dinner is Impressive and So Simple — You Need It in Your Line-Up
I've been making it for dinner parties for years.
Sheela Prakash
Mar 25, 2022
A Copycat Olive Garden Soup Recipe That Delivers the Same Comforting Flavors
Pass those garlic breadsticks.
Sheela Prakash
Mar 23, 2022
The One Spaghetti with Meat Sauce Recipe You Need to Know
The quickest answer to Italian red sauce cravings.
Sheela Prakash
Feb 19, 2022
How I Prep for a Week of Super-Cheap and Easy Pantry Meals
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner for a week come together with a quick weekend session.
Sheela Prakash
Feb 13, 2022
I Tried 4 Popular Minestrone Recipes and the Winner Transported Me Right to Italy
All were cozy, but one was transporting.
Sheela Prakash
Feb 1, 2022
A Cheesy French Onion Gnocchi Dinner Made for Weeknights
A one-skillet wonder that hits all the comfort food notes.
Sheela Prakash
Jan 28, 2022
Prep for a Week of Wholesome Mediterranean Meals in Just 2 Hours
Cozy, colorful, and feel-good food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Sheela Prakash
Jan 9, 2022
Cheesy Spinach Stuffed Shells Will Feed You for Days
Ultra cheesy and oh-so comforting.
Sheela Prakash
Jan 2, 2022
Roasted Sausage and Grapes Are a Comforting Yet Unexpected Fall Favorite
Pull out your trusty sheet pan.
Sheela Prakash
Nov 12, 2021