A warming winter soup with a variety of vegetables and smoked ham hocks, with a kick from our Zippy Sicilian.

Ingredients and methodology for creating a big batch of beans with outta-this-world sultry, smoky flavor (plus a few lessons learned).

A tried-and-true family heirloom recipe for chili that gets a very subtle kick from the not-secret ingredient: white pepper. No beans in this rich, red meat stew. Bonus track: Harvell family stories and memories.

A time-tested and family-approved Chicken and Sausage Gumbo recipe with a step-by-step how-to guide.

Loose guidelines for a super-easy chowder that’s ready in about a half hour. And wowza, is it good!

Cauliflower Soup is easy and quick, warm and comforting, and yet surprisingly elegant.

I have a “food crush” on New Orleans chef Susan Spicer. You’ll understand after you read the post, soak up the photos/atmosphere, and revel in the recipe.

Simple, creamy butternut squash soup that even vegetable haters will eat.

Glover Gardens Chili: quick ‘n easy, spicy, fresh, and chock-full of protein.