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 ...

3. Add the squash, water, and a generous pinch each of salt and black pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat, lower the heat, ...

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 ...

It’s easy to make a thick, creamy soup by adding lots of cream or starting with a roux. But it’s just as easy to give a soup more body by pureeing part of it and returning it to the saucepan. In this ...

The weather is warm, but the sun sets earlier, the surest sign that summer is nearly over. At my local market, the year’s last corn is piled high, and there are big baskets of shapely sweet peppers in ...

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.

Chicken and corn make a powerful pair, and this soup is proof of it. This recipe is just what you'd expect: creamy, a touch of spice, loads of sweet corn, and filled with lots of great bacon flavor.

In a Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Working in batches if necessary, add tortilla strips and fry until crisp, about 4 minutes, turning with tongs as needed so strips brown evenly ...

Let’s be honest — some days you don’t want to cook dinner, you want dinner to happen. That’s where these slow-cooker gems ...

If you're searching for a quick weeknight meal, try a bowl of soup. The process of making homemade soup is quicker and easier than you may think. Hy-Vee registered dietician Melissa Jaeger provided ...

Every can goes into a large pot—there is no straining or rinsing beans here. The soup is brought to a simmer and cooked for ...