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Sorrel Soup - 07/19/2010

Served hot or cold, this summer soup is made with sorrel, an herb that has an irresistibly sour flavor.

Tuna Tartare - 07/15/2010

Classic dice of raw tuna that's seasoned with salty capers, red onion, and lemon juice.

Crab Cakes With Spicy Mayonnaise - 07/12/2010

Inspired by classic crab cakes from Maryland's Eastern Shore.

Cold Cucumber Yogurt Soup - 06/24/2010

This simple cold soup makes a refreshing supper on a hot summer night. Add a piece of whole grain bread to complete the meal.

Roasted Potato Salad With Arugula - 06/24/2010

Potato salad isn't just for summer picnics. This one is good enough for a dinner party -- with no mayo.

What's in Season: Soft Shelled Crabs - 04/22/2010

A late spring and early summer treat, these crabs have shed their protective hard shells, making them completely edible, soft shell and all.

Asparagus Soup - 04/15/2010

This easy and quick soup, served hot or cold, is a flavorful way to use one of our most popular vegetables.

Bagna Cauda - 04/08/2010

A warm garlic, anchovy and olive oil dip for raw vegetables.

Roasted Beet and Tomato Soup - 12/03/2009

Adding slow roasted cherry tomatoes makes this gorgeous soup more complex and brighter.

Special Feature: Thanksgiving - 11/17/2009

Your turn to cook? The City Cook can help with tips for menu planning, recipes, buying ingredients, ordering ahead, and budgeting your Thanksgiving dinner.

Curried Butternut Squash Soup - 10/29/2009

Mixing and grinding your own curry transforms puréed butternut squash into a complex and satisfying soup.

Cream of Carrot and Lemon Soup - 10/22/2009

With a bright, rich flavor -- and no cream -- plus a beautiful orange color, this is probably my favorite soup. It's easy to make and it freezes well.

Gazpacho - 08/27/2009

This cold soup is one of summer's rewards.

Mini Potato Pancakes With Beet Salad and Sour Cream - 05/21/2009

An assembly of tastes make a composed salad that's fancy enough for company.

2nd Avenue Deli's Matzo Balls - 04/02/2009

From Arthur Schwartz's Jewish Home Cooking. He solves the mystery of how to make a consistently perfect matzo ball.

Provencal Pizza - 03/12/2009

A savory tart made with frozen puff pastry, from Puff, by Martha Holmberg.

Corn Chowder With Jalapeno - 02/12/2009

From Art of the Slow Cooker by Andrew Schloss. A slow-cooked soup with big and spicy flavor.

What's In Season: Potatoes - 01/15/2009

Potatoes get a bad rap for being all carb and no flavor. They're delicious year-round and one of the most versatile vegetables.

Special Feature: Cooking on a Budget - 12/16/2008

Looking to save on food costs … but you still want to eat well? The City Cook can help with advice, recipes, tips for setting up a basic kitchen, and smart places to buy ingredients.

How To Make A Souffle - 10/23/2008

If you think soufflés are old fashioned and tricky, think again. They are easy to make, sturdy to cook, and an affordable favorite, whether sweet or savory.

Goat Cheese Souffle - 10/23/2008

A surprisingly easy way to turn tangy cheese, herbs and eggs into a savory first course or supper dish.

Saumon Au Frisee - 06/12/2008

A perfect lunch or a light supper on a steamy summer night. From the wonderful new cookbook, Fish Without A Doubt.

Vichyssoise - 05/15/2008

This delicate leek and potato soup is both a classic and modern favorite. Finished it with a sprinkle of freshly snipped chives.

September Cooking - 09/06/2007

Local ingredients are never better than in the month of September. Celebrate the best food of the year with easy weekday dinners and meals for friends on weekends.

Betsy's City Sunset Vegetable Soup - 09/06/2007

A city cook offers her tribute to the end-of-summer bounty of local vegetables.