Cooking, like math, is a game of precision. Sure, there are plenty of Crock Pot dishes that don’t require finesse. But for the more ambitious home cook trying a complex recipe there’s likely going to ...

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If you're hunting for something colorful and flavorful, this Italian stewed vegetables recipe is a real winner. For real.

What could be more pedestrian -- and less glamorous -- than onions, carrots and celery? Yet mirepoix, the simple trinity of ordinary vegetables cut into even dice, forms the foundation of a tremendous ...

1. To prepare the carrot purée: Peel and dice carrots coarsely. Bring a medium pot of water to the boil with ½ teaspoon each ground cumin and salt. Cook until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and cool ...