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

Ham and bean soup is a hearty dish made with tender chunks of ham, creamy white beans, and a savory broth filled with vegetables like onions, carrots, and celery. Years ago my husband started asking ...

Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD, is a food editor, recipe developer, farmer and dietitian who has worked in all facets of the food world. She has more than 20 years of experience cooking professionally ...

Meals like ham and bean soup are all about squeezing the most flavor out of a few basic parts. Homey and hearty, great ham and bean soups embrace their simplicity by eschewing tons of add-ins or ...

I'm trying to make things easier on myself this January. After a lovely and decadent holiday, I'm spending time getting back to routine — making lists, laying out a week's worth of work outfits and ...

Cook's note: This is a great winter warm up soup-you can adjust seasoning to your taste, some people add hot sauce, cumin, whatever suits you. In a large soup pan saute butter, garlic, onion, carrots ...

Have a young kid who is a picky eater? The first few times remove a little of the beans, carrots, and ham and place in small piles on a plate. Then serve them a small bowl of soup also, along with ...