It doesn't get much more comforting than a big ol' bowl of Chicken Wild Rice Soup. This recipe goes back to the basics for a flavor-packed combination of veggies, garlic and tender chicken ..read more

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When it comes to store-bought shortcuts, refrigerated tortellini is one of the grocery store's greatest gifts. It can be elevated with such ease, quickly transforming into a crispy appetizer, a 5-star pasta salad or a super-quick soup ..read more

I have two women to thank for inspiring my career in food media: the legendary Ina Garten and the equally as legendary woman who I call Mom. Both are superstars in my world, and both instilled a love of entertaining and cooking, especially for comfort ..read more

Chili is a mainstay at our house, and as odd as it may sound from this southern California girl, we actually eat it in some form or another during every season. Winter? Slow Cooker Chicken Chili. Spring? Chipotle Chili con Carne. Summer? Salsa Corn Chowder (very chili-esque!). Fall? Pumpkin Turkey Chili ..read more

Grab your spoons, folks. Soup season is in full swing. But rather than stroll our way into the world of broths and stocks, I've decided we might as well start with a sprint toward the comfort food finish line. And nothing screams, "I feel comforted!" quite like a big bowl of Loaded Baked Potato Soup, crispy bacon, sour cream, cheddar cheese and all ..read more

Few foods are more comforting than a big ol' bowl of chili. I've whipped up many varieties over time, with the list of ingredients stretching far and wide ..read more

Pumpkin Turkey Chili is everything I need in a family-friendly main dish: it's hearty, healthy, easy to make and loaded with flavor (and not fat ..read more