I believe it's a conspiracy that the most fattening holidays of the year also happen to fall during the coldest, dreariest time of the year. Our menus go beyond comfort foods -- how about plush foods?

Satisfying dishes that invite improvisation. By Sam Sifton Credit...Linda Xiao for The New York Times. Food stylist: Maggie Ruggiero. Prop stylist: Andie McMahon. Good morning. Perloo (above) is a ...

Wash and dry the fish and cut it in 2-inch/5-centimeter chunks. Melt half the butter in the casserole and spread the quartered onions and garlic in the bottom, pressing the cloves into one of the ...

As much as we love a classic New England clam chowder, there are other fish in the sea. Definitions vary, but the only real qualification for a soup to be called a chowder is that it's hearty, chunky, ...

There’s nothing quite like a warm, creamy bowl of salmon chowder to brighten up a chilly day or make dinner special. This hearty dish is packed with tender salmon, fresh vegetables, and a velvety ...

I am always on the lookout for ways to increase the nutritional density and lower the calories and fat of a dish without adversely affecting the taste. Remember, it’s got to be good and good for you!