Seasonal recipes for today's kitchen
A few weeks ago my friend Rachel wrote to me about spring pretending to come, only to be chased away by wintry weather. She said that one of her remedies to bring light into her kitchen was cooking with Hatch chiles from New Mexico. Her–Read more
On chilly winter days, a bowl of garnet-colored tomato soup is a treat. It brightens the table as well as our spirits. This soup offers the warm taste of roasted tomatoes along with a bit of spice from two types of peppers. Creamy despite having–Read more
I like the irony that we turn to a food called “chili” to take the chill off of a frosty evening. I’ve been warming our winters with this vegetarian chili for over two decades, using its unusual ingredient—bulgur wheat—to entice even carnivores to dig in.–Read more
It all started with beautiful chard at the grocery store. When I saw that bunch of greens, I knew it needed to come home with me and jump into action via minestrone. Beginning the new year with a warming soup fills the house with the–Read more
There is something very comforting about having a pot of chili on the stove. Wisps of cumin- and chili-scented steam escape from the pot, promising a bowl of warmth and cheer. With March Madness in full swing, I thought I’d cook up a batch of–Read more
In recent weeks the trees in our neighborhood have taken on hues of gold and auburn, beautiful bursts of color against the blue October sky. As the days get shorter, comfort foods appeal to us—and a soup to warm up a chilly night is what–Read more