Whether it’s the scraps from a family Sunday dinner or the doggie bag from a restaurant, leftovers are a part of life. They also come in different shapes and sizes, from a half drunken bottle of... Read more >>

A giant cauldron of chili set the stage as the main attraction at my son’s two-year-old birthday party. Organizing a chili party is almost as easy as it is delicious. That is why I will share my... Read more >>

This is a recipe that has been handed down all through the family though I’m not sure why. It is the ultimate simple dish, it only has five ingredients and the amounts are all up to you. Poor... Read more >>

One of the most famous restaurants in the heyday of Hollywood was Chasen’s Restaurant and Chasen’s Chili. Elizabeth Taylor used to have it flown to Rome, Italy when she was doing... Read more >>

Inspired by a fishing trip to Punta Lobos, Chile … Read more >>

If you’re looking for a chili recipe to wow your Super Bowl guests, here’s a champion. The thing about this recipe, which I made up after years of experimenting, is that the base sauce is... Read more >>

Night before last my husband Pat, who does the majority of cooking in our household, walked me through the recipe of what turned out to be a great chili on a very cold night. You can make it... Read more >>

My mother gave me this recipe, which she got from her brother, a vegetarian. It makes a huge pot and tastes just as good the second or third day. I sometimes add a little ground turkey chili—my... Read more >>

This week, the tables at the local Japanese farmers’ market are overflowing with fruits, vegetables, and especially garlic. My friend Atusko’s landlord is a farmer, and he gave her a bag... Read more >>

I saw that Jackie, who writes the amazing blog Jackie’s Kitchen, posted a terrific looking vegetarian chili recipe with black beans and sweet potatoes. It got me thinking that it had been too... Read more >>