Like just about everybody else, I love mashed potatoes. However, I consider them "special occasion" food, owing to their copious amounts of butter, cheese and cream. At other times, I often just puree ...

Blending beans and vegetables to create a creamy soup became a “thing” for me several years ago when I was seeking a creamless way to add richness to a simple puree of broccoli soup. I reached for a ...

One of the more versatile preparations we know of is a fresh vegetable purée referred to by professional chefs as coulis (koo-lee). A fresh vegetable coulis is nothing more than a vegetable which has ...

Aliza J. Sokolow, author of “This Is What I Eat: Fun Activities for Mindful Eating,” loves the change of seasons … and the fruits and vegetables that go with it. “My eating and cooking and shopping is ...