Soup season is officially upon us, and how better to chase away the sniffles (in your mind, anyway) than with some flavorful chicken soup? This easy, hominy-based Mexican soup is full of vibrant ...

I love tortilla soup augmented with shrimp. This one flavor spikes the broth with a mixture made by pan-toasting spices (cumin seed, whole clove and whole allspice) and puréeing them with onion, ...

This take on a classic green pozole is all about technique. In true Milk Street fashion — the recipe comes from this year’s “The Complete Milk Street TV Show Cookbook” — the recipe builds a maximum ...

This straightforward version of tortilla soup comes together quickly. White or yellow canned hominy packs the mix with flavor. Made from dried maize kernels that have been treated with an alkali, ...

Some people need chilly weather as their cue to make soup. Not me. I love soup no matter what the weather is. Any food that can be a complete meal in a single bowl is a perfect meal to me. My favorite ...

"What do you do when you eat too much chocolate?" I was asked that question after a recent Saturday afternoon cooking class/tasting of desserts from Small-Batch Baking for Chocolate Lovers. I'd ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...

Set a medium pot over medium-high heat. Add stock and thighs and bring to a simmer. Cook until chicken is just cooked through, about 15 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate, lower heat and keep stock ...

It all started with a can of hominy. A dear friend of mine happened upon hominy in the grocery store and it piqued her curiosity. “What the heck is hominy, and what do you do with it?” she inquired. I ...

I’ve been making a lot of posole lately, and on a few occasions, I have found myself with more cooked hominy than I needed. What does one do with leftover hominy when you already have a pot of soup ...