When it comes to lettuce, romaine is arguably the MVP. It has a mild and versatile flavor that makes it a reliable foundation for nearly every […]
Spinach and Egg-Drop Pasta Soup
“In our house, stracciatella was a catch-all,” Tom Valenti says about this simple, rustic soup. “We started with good homemade stock and added whatever was around: […]
Hot Potato, Cold Potato
“I’ve always been thrilled by the sensation of having two different temperatures on the palate at one time,” Achatz says. Here, he contrasts a creamy, […]
E.J.’s Vegetable Noodle Soup
The Good News In this nutrient-rich soup, the vegetables are cut very small and the flavors are simple. “It’s one of the first dishes I […]
Chicken-Chile Soup
This Mexican-inspired chicken soup by F&W’s Justin Chapple is extremely easy to make. Justin likes serving it with diced avocado and hot sauce to stir […]
Lemony Roasted Asparagus Soup
Chef Cassie Piuma prepares her version of the lemony Greek soup avgolemono with a broth made from asparagus trimmings. Her other unconventional additions include roasted […]
Ginger-Miso Grilled Chicken Slaw
Coleslaw gets a little flavor twist from a delicious ginger-miso paste, which is used to both coat the chicken as well as dress the salad. […]
Potato-and-Roasted-Cauliflower Salad
Cauliflower florets are a sly substitute for half of the baby potatoes in this creamy salad. The white-on-white combo gets zingy lift from briny capers, […]
Heirloom Tomato Salad with Tuna Confit
This is chef George Mendes’s version of the simple tomato salads common in the Algarve region of southern Portugal. For a shortcut, use best-quality, olive […]
Chicory and Endive Salad with Spiced Pistachios
The Good News Chef Jan Birnbaum makes this piquant salad with two kinds of Belgian endive and chicory, which is rich in potassium and magnesium, […]