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Everything You Need to Know About Soup Soup is a warm and comforting dish that has been a staple in many cultures and cuisines for centuries. At its most basic level, soup is a liquid dish made by simmering vegetables, meat, or other ingredients in a broth or water. However, the possibilities for soup are endless, and it can be made in countless variations to suit any taste preference. One of the great things about soup is its versatility. It can be a simple, nourishing meal or paired with bread, crackers, or other accompaniments to create a more substantial meal. Soup can be served hot or cold, depending on the recipe and the season, and it can be adapted to suit a wide range of dietary needs and restrictions. There are many different types of soup, each with its unique flavor prof...

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy for more details. This creamy white chicken chili is made with shredded chicken, hearty beans, green chiles, corn and a delicious blend of seasonings. It’s a warm and cozy dinner that’s ready in under an hour and you can make it on the stovetop or in the slow cooker. This one-pot white chicken chili is a wonderful variation of the classic chili with tender chicken, white beans and corn in a rich and creamy broth. The great thing about this chili is each person can make it their own with the toppings they love like tortilla strips, sliced avocados, shredded cheese, sour cream, or jalapenos. Pair the chili with some crusty bread for a hearty dinner on a cold day. This recipe uses rotisserie or leftover cooked chi...

Join Suzy Karadsheh, New York Times best-selling author of The Mediterranean Dish, and Matt Rodbard, editor in chief of TASTE, for a Mediterranean culinary adventure in Greece—one of the most exciting and unexpected food destinations in the world. The trip begins in Athens, the beating heart of modern Greek gastronomy, where we’ll tour markets, restaurants, tavernas, cheese shops, and wine bars, learning about Greek cooking traditions from the source. There will be a cooking class as well as visits to some of the city’s most important historical sites, like the Acropolis, and less discovered cultural destinations. We’ll then journey on to Crete, the largest and most populous of the Greek islands, to continue exploring the intersection of ancient...

I started working at Zuni Café in 2015, approximately a year and a half after the passing of legendary chef-owner Judy Rodgers. It was still a time full of grief, and Judy’s spirit was as palpable as the lingering, heady aroma from the wood-fired oven outside her iconic Bay Area restaurant. Her book, The Zuni Café Cookbook, published in 2002 by W. W. Norton, occupied a prideful place near the entrance. Above it was a framed photo of Judy, hair tied up, smiling in her chef’s whites as if she were watching, insisting that  diners and even we as workers      deserve the best. After their first month, every new cook would receive a copy of the book from the chef de cuisine, and it immediately became a bible-like resource for me. Since opening in 197...

Coho Salmon Why Salmon Is So Popular For Cooking I'm don't think I'm going out on a limb when I say salmon is one of the most popular fish for cooking. On my site, I have detailed instructions on how to cook salmon including grilling, roasting, poaching, pan frying and more but I thought it would be fun to look at salmon, the fish. Salmon is a type of fish that is commonly found in the North Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, as well as in many rivers and streams around the world. It is a popular food source for both humans and other animals, and it is also widely used in aquaculture. Salmon is a versatile fish that can be cooked in a variety of ways, making it a favorite of many chefs and home cooks. There are several species of salmon, including Atlantic salmon, Chinook sal...

Join cheese expert and author Marissa Mullen and TASTE editor in chief Matt Rodbard on an epic culinary journey to Normandy, France, where every day promises a new dairy-based adventure—and a rich serving of European culinary culture, too. The trip begins in Deauville, where travelers will explore the city’s famed produce market and uncover the secrets behind making Normandy’s famous four: Camembert, Livarot, Pont-l’Évêque, and Neufchâtel. As the group journeys deeper into the heart of Normandy, travelers will experience a day in the life of a dairy farmer at Naturellement Normande, discover the timeless beauty of Mont-Saint-Michel—one of Europe’s most stunning sights—and learn the best ways to arrange a French tabletop during a workshop at Chât...

Baked pasta is one of my favorite dishes. Or, rather, baked pasta is one of my favorite ways to consume cheese, therefore making it one of my favorite dishes. There’s something inherently nostalgic, joyful even, about pasta bakes—the cheesiness, the crispy edges, the oddly satisfying squelching sound of the sauce being stirred into the pasta. While macaroni and cheese is probably the most beloved iteration, pasta bakes come in many forms. My take on baked pasta pairs hearty winter vegetables like cauliflower and kale with a creamy sauce and a very generous topping of feta cheese for spanakopita vibes. It has all the richness of my favorite macaroni and cheese—only lighter, brighter, and a little bit greener. It may be hard to imagine that vegeta...

Ayo Balogun loves dinner parties, so much so that he throws them several times per week—and he does it for complete strangers. You’d be understandably mistaken if you thought the venue where he hosts these parties was his living room, the walls of which are crammed with oversize photos of his parents, his uncle, and other family members. It’s actually his Brooklyn restaurant, Dept of Culture, a 15-seat, single-room space that consists of a giant communal table and a kitchen near the intersection of Nostrand Avenue and Quincy Street in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood. Chef Balogun, a native of Kwara, Nigeria, opened Dept of Culture in January 2022, and it’s had a consistent and profound presence in the NYC dining scene ever since, earning a J...