I am always on the lookout for ways to increase the nutritional density and lower the calories and fat of a dish without adversely affecting the taste. Remember, it’s got to be good and good for you!

When the weather is gray and cold, it’s time to pull out the big bowls. Winter soups and stews are hefty and can lean rich. They’re meant to encourage slurping with big spoons and passing napkins to ...

As easy as it is delicious, this chowder bypasses celery in favor of fennel, which gives the soup a little anise flavor and some extra heft. The vegetables are thinly sliced and cooked together to ...