There are cookbooks I want to just curl up in a corner and read and drool over, and cookbooks that actually inspire me to get into the kitchen. With Nancie McDermott’s books, I want to do both. Such ...

Warming but light, this white bean soup recipe takes inspiration from Spanish caldo gallego. A crisp bacon garnish adds a smoky, salty depth of flavor. Chef Jose Garces is regarded as a culinary ...