I’m not one to easily let go of summer. I spend weeks in denial, still sprinting to the corner store in my jogging shorts and seeing blankets as a sign of moral decay. And while I welcome winter ...

You already know my feelings about puréed soups. And, for most of my life, I believed that the only thing worse than a puréed soup was a puréed bean soup. They tend to unleash the worst of what beans ...

1. In a large soup pot over medium heat, heat the oil. When it is hot, add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 6 minutes. 2. Add the cabbage, celery, carrots, thyme sprigs, salt, and black ...

One of the questions I get asked most often is, “How do you stay inspired to create new recipes?” In the movie version of my life, I tell people that inspiration hits me when I’m strolling a market ...

A great tortilla soup can be a revelation -- rich with an intriguing roasted-corn flavor, vibrant with color and toasty, tantalizing aromas. Classic tortilla soup, the way you’d find it in Mexico City ...

Her Restaurant: Bombera in Oakland, Calif. What She’s Known For: Applying fine-dining training to Mexican classics. Using the Bay Area’s stellar produce to create authentic, seasonal ...