BlackEyed Peas

Yield: Serves 8 ...

Creamy Onion Soup with Kale

There is no cream in this delicious soup—unless you decide to drizzle a bit over individual servings. The creaminess is achieved with the addition of potatoes, which are puréed into the soup, providing it with a velvety texture. Yield: MAKES 6 SERVINGS ...

Chicken (or any other Meat) Stock

There was a time when chefs made stock out of scraps and even leftovers; mostly, those days are past, because chefs make so much stock every day that, although scraps may contribute, most of the base is fresh meat and vegetables bought expressly for the purpose. It makes sense for you to freeze chicken pieces, parsley stems, bits of carrot and onion, and so on, but, really, when it comes time to make stock, unless you’re on a very strict budget,...

Angel Hair Pasta with Lemon and Garlic

Delicate angel hair pasta demands a light and elegant sauce, such as this simple white wine mixture flecked with bits of fresh tomato and basil. It’s a terrific first course or luncheon dish. I find the spinach and semolina varieties to be somewhat sturdier than plain wheat-flour angel hair pasta, but you still need to handle them carefully. Cook for only 30 seconds to 1 minute, toss, and serve immediately. Yield: 4 servings ...

Tuna with Warm Cucumber and Fennel Salad

Tuna is often cooked with Asian flavors, but here the profile is Mediterranean Yield: makes 4 servings Prep Time: 15 mins, plus cooling Cooking Time: 6 mins ...