Celery – common, crunchy, low-calorie – is usually given a supporting role. The fluted vegetable is great for dipping, if you can stand its fibrous strands. Chopped or shaved stalks add crunch to all ...

I sometimes wonder why soup is such a comforting food. Maybe it’s because after you combine a few ingredients and put the soup on the stove to simmer, it softly bubbles along, taking responsibility ...

In search of uncommon vegetables to use in recipes, I turned to Melissa’s. The California-based company has since 1984 been a provider of produce to chefs and supermarkets, including my own ...

Put the butter, celery and onion in a large pot over medium heat. Season lightly with salt and pepper and cook the vegetables slowly until they have begun to soften and release their juices, about 8 ...