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.
Lemony Asparagus Pasta Is a Vegetarian Crowd-Pleaser
This light skillet pasta is bursting with lemony flavor.
Sheela Prakash
Mar 21, 2023
This Cheesy Pasta Bake Is the Ultimate Riff on Spinach-Artichoke Dip
Packed with gooey mozzarella cheese pulls and creamy ricotta dollops.
Sheela Prakash
Mar 15, 2023
This Fancy-Tasting Halibut with Lemon Caper Sauce Comes Together in 30 Minutes
Treat yourself to a little dinnertime luxury.
Sheela Prakash
Mar 12, 2023
These Extra-Crispy Carrot Fries Are an Easy Way to Eat More Vegetables
Sweet, crunchy, and fun to dip.
Sheela Prakash
Mar 9, 2023
Garlicky Chicken Souvlaki Is the Weeknight Dinner Inspo You Need
Super easy and loaded with lemony, garlicky flavor, it'll be your new favorite way to cook chicken breast.
Sheela Prakash
Mar 5, 2023
How I Prep a Week of Cheap and Easy Pantry Meals
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner for a week come together with a quick weekend session.
Sheela Prakash
Mar 3, 2023
The 10 Most Popular New Recipes of February 2023
It was a mix of sweet treats and easy weeknight dinners.
Sheela Prakash
Mar 1, 2023
This Creamy One-Pot Orzo Comes Together in 30 Minutes
It's inspired by the tuna casseroles I grew up with.
Sheela Prakash
Feb 28, 2023
How to Defrost Salmon: The Easiest Method
Yes, frozen salmon can taste nearly as good as fresh — you just have to defrost it the right way.
Sheela Prakash
Feb 14, 2023
The 10 Most Popular New Recipes of January 2023
Comfort foods like creamy chicken soup and slow cooker jambalaya were among the favorites.
Sheela Prakash
Jan 31, 2023
Meal Prep Plan: How I Prep a Week of Easy, Satisfying Breakfasts, Lunches, and Dinners for One
While most meal prep plans are often built around couples or families, this is perfectly catered to one.
Sheela Prakash
Jan 27, 2023
15 Quick and Easy Recipes That Start with Ground Sausage
It's basically just a really good, really easy dinner waiting to happen.
Sheela Prakash
Jan 18, 2023
This Soothing Ginger Tea Is Going to Make Winter So Much Better
A spicy, soothing beverage that's best enjoyed with a squeeze of lemon juice and a drizzle of honey — and your feet up on the couch.
Sheela Prakash
Jan 15, 2023
I Never Thought I’d Use This $6 Tool and Now It’s Seriously My Favorite
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It's cute AND useful!
Sheela Prakash
Jan 13, 2023
How I Prep a Week of High-Protein Vegetarian Breakfasts, Lunches, and Dinners in Just 2 Hours
Meals that will both warm you up — and fill you up.
Sheela Prakash
Jan 13, 2023
25 Easy Sides to Serve with Scallops
Round out the special-occasion seafood.
Sheela Prakash
Jan 10, 2023
20 Mediterranean Diet Breakfast Recipes to Fuel Your Day
Start your morning with something feel-good and fresh.
Sheela Prakash
Jan 9, 2023
18 Snow Day Dinners That Practically Make Themselves
That means you can spend more time working on that puzzle or binge-watching that show.
Sheela Prakash
Jan 6, 2023
23 Chicken Skillet Recipes for All Your Weeknight Dinner Needs
These weeknight winners start on the stove.
Sheela Prakash
Jan 5, 2023
A $1 Pantry Staple Is the Star of This Brilliant 5-Ingredient Pasta
Low effort, big payoff.
Sheela Prakash
Jan 5, 2023
Our 40 Favorite Plant-Based Recipes You’ll Want to Eat on Repeat
Fill your plate with color.
Sheela Prakash
Jan 4, 2023
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Stock Your Freezer — Yes, Your Freezer! — for Mindful Eating This New Year
When you think about eating fresh, wholesome foods, fruits and vegetables likely come to mind first. No doubt, they’re star players in a feel-good, mindful diet. But the leafy salad greens and glossy apples you keep in your refrigerator are only part of the equation. In fact, your freezer can provide a wealth of health, too — and can make eating well even easier than you might imagine.
Sheela Prakash
Dec 28, 2022
15 Fast and Fancy Appetizers for New Year’s Eve
These festive bites take less than no time to make and are sure to garner plenty of praise.
Sheela Prakash
Dec 27, 2022
Our 10 Most Popular Pasta Recipes of 2022
Comforting and quick solutions no matter the night of the week.
Sheela Prakash
Dec 26, 2022
Our 10 Most Popular Potato Recipes of 2022
Because no matter the weather or the season, potatoes always deliver.
Sheela Prakash
Dec 22, 2022
Our 10 Most Popular Dessert Recipes of 2022
A roster of recipes that surely satisfied your sweet tooth.
Sheela Prakash
Dec 21, 2022
Riffing on Kitchen-Sink Cookies Is Half of the Fun
We loaded them with chocolate, pretzels, and coconut, but that's just the start.
Sheela Prakash
Dec 14, 2022
Crispy Gnocchi and Brown Buttered Mushrooms Make for the Ultimate One-Pan Dinner
This five-ingredient skillet dinner is one you'll turn to all winter long.
Sheela Prakash
Dec 13, 2022
40 Beloved Dishes for a Classic Hanukkah Dinner
You have eight nights to try them all.
Sheela Prakash
Dec 12, 2022
This Sweet Spice Blend Is the Only One I’m Reaching for Right Now
Groceries
It tastes like a warm, extra-cozy hug.
Sheela Prakash
Dec 5, 2022
How I Prep a Week of High-Protein, Fall-Inspired, Vegetarian Meals
Make delicious and filling fall-inspired meals in as little time as possible.
Sheela Prakash
Dec 2, 2022
Kitchn's 10 Most Popular New Recipes of November 2022
It was all about treats to kick off the holiday season.
Sheela Prakash
Nov 30, 2022
Meal Prep Plan: How I Prep a Week of Quick and Easy Meals for an Extra-Busy Month
Power Hour Meal Prep
Set yourself up for success during the busy holiday season.
Sheela Prakash
Nov 25, 2022
Brown Butter Makes This Banana-Walnut Bread Extra Special
It's not your average loaf.
Sheela Prakash
Nov 20, 2022
Our 46 Best Thanksgiving Pie Recipes
Holiday dessert inspiration: straight ahead.
Sheela Prakash
Nov 20, 2022
The Best Way to Store Homemade Cookies
Here's what you need to know as we head into cookie season.
Sheela Prakash
Nov 19, 2022