Though it's not nearly as famous, there is a non-New-England kind of clam chowder out there. Instead of the heavy cream or milk, this one is laced with tomatoes and a healthy abundance of other vegetables. It's a lighter option, but still very comforting. More

This Tofu and Mushroom Marsala recipe from the Moosewood Restaurant Simple Suppers cookbook is unexpected. It's unexpectedly hearty, despite being completely meatless. It's unexpectedly brothy, almost like a soup. It's unexpectedly unfussy, especially for a recipe with the words "tofu" and "marsala" in the title. More

Due to unhappy experiences with licorice at Grandmother's as a child, I've long been an anisephobic eater. I don't think I'm alone—the flavor of black licorice is distinct enough to have long spawned lovers and haters. I was, and still... More

My take on marinara sauce (actually the sauce of the seafarers) is a basic tomato sauce. In some places it just means garlic oil and parsley, and in others it is as elaborate as tomatoes, peppers, and lots of herbs.... More