Recipes

In some traditions, soup is the perfect beginning to a culinary smorgasbord; in others, the end of an elegant meal. But on cold wintry days, soup can be a meal unto itself.

Curried Onion Bisque February, 2001 Serves 4 / Though mulligatawny is the most famous soup ever ladled in India, we

True, the cocoa bean may contain health-promoting properties, but that doesn’t mean any old candy bar is good for you.

Summer Fruit Sorbet February, 2001 Serves 4 / This refreshing sorbet made from frozen summer fruits is a real treat.

Sculpting A Meal By Lisa Turner Photos by Rita Maas Turn out low-fat, flavorful meals with clay-pot cooking Ever since

Singing The Praises Of Soup There’s always a reason to celebrate. This month brings cold outside, and the desire for

Tomatoes and oranges together in salsa make a great match both for flavor and dynamic color. Serve these hearty bean cakes with a rice pilaf sprinkled with scallions.

Easy, inexpensive, and a surefire hit with kids.

Pair this luscious tart with a wine such as Carneros, Saintsbury Pinot Noir, Calif., 1990-97, $18.