We may never know who first used the term "the holy trinity" to refer to the humble onion, celery and bell pepper, but we can be fairly certain that chef Paul Prudhomme is the person who popularized ...

Chances are you've had a dish that has incorporated mirepoix. It is the base for many dishes, from pot roast to chicken ...

Trinity improves every recipe it touches. We’re watching a food show, and the expert chef says, “And now we make a trinity.” Then she makes not a trinity. We can hear the cooks in New Orleans groaning ...

Garlic, onions, celery, and carrots—aromatics like these make dishes build a flavor foundation for everything from sauces to sautes. Cook Smarts offers this helpful guide to aromatics and how to ...

We’re watching a food show and the expert chef says, “And now we make a trinity.” Then she makes not a trinity. We can hear the cooks in New Orleans groaning. At least she got the classic ingredients ...

Three basic ingredients are essential to gumbo and jambalaya. You might not know it by name, but chances are you are familiar ...

As often happens when I am looking for answers to one question, I find the answers to others I haven't even asked. And sometimes I get an idea for another column. I recently was reminded of the ...

We’re watching a food show and the expert chef says, “And now we make a trinity.” Then she makes not a trinity. We can hear the cooks in New Orleans groaning. At least she got the classic ingredients ...