You might need to buy:
  • canola oil
  • skinless chicken drumsticks
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • all-purpose flour
  • tomato paste
  • 2-percent milk
  • low-sodium chicken broth
  • parsley sprigs plus 2 teaspoons chopped parsley

Don’t be tempted to cook the tortellini in the soup; they will soak up too much of that irresistibly garlicky broth. Cook them separately, as the soup simmers, and stir them in at the last moment.

VARIATION:
*Substitute one quart of shredded escarole for the spinach.
*Use meat- or cheese-filled ravioli instead of the tortellini.

You might need to buy:
  • olive oil
  • water
  • canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock
  • salt

Even Easier: Use broken-up tortilla chips in place of the fried tortilla strips.

You might need to buy:
  • cooking oil
  • garlic
  • lime juice
  • water
  • salt
  • fresh-ground black pepper
  • canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock
You might need to buy:
  • unsalted butter
  • olive oil
  • finely chopped fresh parsley
You might need to buy:
  • whole water chesnuts
  • bacon
  • brown sugar
  • chili sauce
  • mayonaise

Freeze the bacon first for easy chopping. The stock can be prepared the day before. Avoid overcooking the potatoes. This chowder reheats well.

You might need to buy:
  • bay leaves
  • black peppercorns
  • olive oil
  • bacon finely chopped
  • all-purpose flour
  • fresh or frozen corn kernels
  • heavy cream
  • Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper
  • chopped parsley
You might need to buy:
  • whole milk
  • large eggs
  • flour
  • unsalted butter
  • dry vermouth
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • chopped parsley
You might need to buy:
  • For the filling:
  • sugar
  • lard or coconut oil
  • For the dumpling skin:
  • glutinous rice flour
  • regular rice flour or tapioca starch
  • tepid water
You might need to buy:
  • For the Brine
  • cold water
  • salt
  • white sugar
  • For the Rub
  • whole black peppercorns
  • fennel seed
  • finely chopped fresh sage
  • finely chopped fresh rosemary
  • finely chopped fresh thyme
  • crushed red pepper
  • lemon zest
You might need to buy:
  • vegetable oil
  • sour cream
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • eggs