One of the things that’s most important for a cook is to keep an open mind about food and constantly challenge the limitations of our perspectives and prejudices. That’s something I had to learn ...

Early fall often brings its share of hot weather. I like the idea of make-ahead dinners, meals that can be made in the cooler mornings and held until evening. This chilled soup was a big hit with my ...

Cooking used to be a chore. Consider early man, who spent a good five hours running his prey to exhaustion, and then, panting over collapsed antelope, had to ponder Step Two. We’ve got it easy. Meat ...

But why is that? We all know corn doesn’t need it. Fresh corn, all by itself, is so sweet and so creamy it needs very little--or nothing at all. We looked at salads and soups, even puddings and ...

When the January chill sets in and you’re craving something warm, cozy, and low-effort, a pot of easy soup on the stove ...

8 ears of sweet corn, kernels removed and cobs reserved For the soup: In a soup pot, cover the cobs with 9 cups water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, then discard the cobs.

I love corn, and I can't stand to wait until summertime to have it. Thankfully, this recipe works so well with frozen corn that I can pretend it is summertime all year round. Technique tip: If you don ...

Winter is the perfect soup season, need we say more? Few things are better on a cold day than coming home to a warm pot of soup. A warm bowl of soup can bring comfort and respite from the elements.

His Restaurant: The Harvey House in Madison, Wis. What He’s Known For: Partnering with his wife, Shaina Robbins Papach, to turn an old train depot into a fine-dining destination. Reinventing the ...