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The season's cooling off, and it's the end of another chaotic week; slow down and take the time to nourish yourself with an uncomplicated potage parmentier. After all, even the legendary Julia Child held an appreciation for this humble yet warming soup. Begin with little more than a few loose ends from the larder: chopped leeks and clean potatoes. Simmer the broth until tender, break potatoes Read more
Cold Winter weather always makes me crave warm and creamy soups. Potato Leek is one of my favorites, but whenever I order it out, I can tell it's made with so much cream that my arteries cringe. There's really no need to use cream or any dairy products whatsoever when making this kind of soup since the potatoes are creamy enough. The trick to getting that satisfyingly smooth texture is to use Read more
There's nothing as comforting as a big bowl of soup on a cold Winter night, especially one that tastes just like a baked potato! If you happened to be baking a couple potatoes for dinner already, throw a couple more in the oven so you can make this amazingly delicious soup. Once you have your potatoes baked (I find it easiest while the potatoes are baking to bake the bacon in the oven at the Read more
Along with Spring onions, leeks have been all over the farmers markets. Although they're in season year-round here in California, lately they've been too fresh-looking to pass up. Like scallions, these alliums are long stems of bundled leaf sheaths, but they have a much milder, mellower flavor, making them a favorite even amongst the onion-averse. For more ideas about choosing, caring for, and Read more
If you're familiar with in-season leeks, you know how tough it can be to clean and prep them. Sugar staffer and Yum Community member Julia shared her expert tips in the Kitchen Goddess group. Read on! One of my favorite things to cook — and eat — when it's warm outside is vichyssoise soup. It's always served at the country club I grew up going to in the Summer, so it reminds me of the Read more
Celeriac's one of those vegetables that used to intimidate me in the produce section of the grocery store. But as it turns out, the vegetable, also known as celery root and knob celery, is nothing more than a celery plant grown for its root rather than its stems and leaves. Originally, this root vegetable was grown in Northern Europe and around the Mediterranean; it's historically been less Read more
Can't wait for Turkey Day to be here, already? Well, then you've lucked out, because this year, Thanksgiving's come early — online, at least. Food Network's brought together some of the country's top food outlets for a virtual holiday feast. From cocktails and appetizers to main dishes and desserts, this meal's got it all — and each recipe is one that you can re-create yourself at home. Given Read more
Whether you're avoiding dairy for health or ethics, you can still enjoy dining out at your favorite restaurant. Keep these tips in mind so you don't end up accidentally eating dairy while out or if you're new to a dairy-free lifestyle and want to know what options are available to you. Breakfast Pancakes, waffles, and french toast are almost always made using milk, buttermilk, or butter, so Read more
Delight your family with this divine chowder recipe. The salty porkiness of the bacon is balanced by the oceanic freshness of the crabmeat, making for a soup that is filling and well-balanced. It's also chock-full of vegetables — potatoes, leeks, red pepper, corn — which means it's a meal in a bowl. Don't be intimidated by the long ingredient list; this chowder really is a cinch to throw Read more
Sick of classic potato soup? Consider this scrumptious recipe for an innovative sweet potato variation. The creamy texture comes from evaporated milk and sautéed leeks provide a mild onion flavor. This vegetarian recipe is garnished with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil, but if you have cheddar cheese and chives on hand use those instead. To learn how to make this mouth-watering and filling Read more
