I believe it's a conspiracy that the most fattening holidays of the year also happen to fall during the coldest, dreariest time of the year. Our menus go beyond comfort foods -- how about plush foods?

1 pound boneless white fish such as cod, or combination of fish pieces such as salmon, cod, shrimp, scallops Cook bacon in large saucepan with onion until bacon is crisp and onion tender. Add potatoes ...

Rich, comforting and hearty, creamy fish chowder is a prime candidate for a 5:30 Challenge makeover — well, less of a makeover and more of a tweak. After all, fish cooks in a matter of minutes, and a ...

When the weather is gray and cold, it’s time to pull out the big bowls. Winter soups and stews are hefty and can lean rich, meant to encourage slurping with big spoons and passing napkins to catch ...

From Tupelo Honey Cafe: Spirited Recipes from Asheville’s New South Kitchen. At Tupelo Honey, we are fortunate to receive frequent ocean bounty from our Carolina coastal fishermen. This hearty chowder ...

When the weather is gray and cold, it’s time to pull out the big bowls. Winter soups and stews are hefty and can lean rich. They’re meant to encourage slurping with big spoons and passing napkins to ...

When you’re out all day playing in the warm spring sun, you don’t want to come home to the laborious task of making a complex meal. The solution is a quick soup. For this spring fish chowder, we opted ...

Seafood soups and stews fall into two categories: rustic, easy, comforting dishes with big flavors and a balance of seafood and vegetables,; and richer, more refined and more labor-intensive affairs ...