When we think of “pea soup,” we usually think of a slow-cooked soup made with dried split peas and flavored with ham. This version, made with frozen fresh peas, is smoother in texture and fresher in ...

Pease porridge hot, Pease porridge cold, Pease porridge in the pot. Nine days old.” — Traditional English nursery rhyme. We’re past Election Day and looking ahead to Thanksgiving. Chilly, cloudy, wet, ...

Rogers Park resident Miles Downie has a thing for split pea soup. That’s right, the gross-looking-but-surprisingly-tasty green soup that’s often a staple of home cooking. And what makes a good pea ...

I’m all about recipes that allow you to riff based on what you have on hand in your kitchen. Pantry pasta? Yes, please. A free association salad? Sign me up. My current seasonal favorite is a really ...

Heat oil in a large pan on moderate heat. Add sliced onion. Stir occasionally and cook until onion has softened. Add frozen ...

There’s something timeless about a bowl of soup. From hearty stews to light broths, these dishes bring warmth and comfort no ...

Life is too short to make dinner that takes hours to prepare every night. If you are looking to streamline your next meal, ...

Real mint smells like spring and tastes like summer. But that’s real mint. It’s worlds away from the green jelly in the jar, the assertive flavoring in the chocolate ice cream, the off taste in the ...

Lettuce may seem an odd ingredient for a soup but it works a treat, and can be paired with other vegetables such as peas and courgettes. This is a light soup suitable for warm weather. Peas and ...