For years I resisted making beans at home for a meal. It just felt like not enough somehow. Not fancy enough or special enough. Not enough going on in the dish to make it a real meal. Then I went to ...

Wash beans well and soak them in water for one hour. Place beans in a large pot. Add the 4 quarts of chicken stock. Add the bay leaves, onions, peppers, celery, parsley & garlic then bring to a ...

When the weather is cold and raw, good cooks turn to their crockpots to provide the long-simmered dishes that winter appetites demand. We seem to hunger naturally for the flavors of chilis and soups, ...