In Elite Daily's I Tried series, we put celebrities’ favorite products, recipes, and routines to the test to show you what living like your fave star is really like. In this piece, we try to recreate ...

This slow cooker black eyed peas soup recipe blends smoky chipotle, tender shredded pork, and sweet potatoes into a hearty Southern bowl that’s easy for weeknights, Sunday lunch, New Year's, or ...

Ina swears that this is “the fastest soup I’ve ever made!” After testing nearly 100 Ina Garten recipes, dozens have inspired me to utter one of her signature taglines: “how easy is that?” A handful ...

Brighten your spring table with this light, beautiful bowl of soup. Before fresh peas reach the market, substitute frozen peas, one of the best vegetables in the freezer section. Either way, don't ...

If using bacon: In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp, 12 to 13 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a plate lined with a paper towel, leaving behind the rendered fat for ...

The most cheering words you can hear when you are speaking on the phone to someone you are about to visit are these: “I’m making pea soup today.” Thus did my cousin Susan Cragin lift my heart as I ...

I’m all about recipes that allow you to riff based on what you have on hand in your kitchen. Pantry pasta? Yes, please. A free association salad? Sign me up. My current seasonal favorite is a really ...

Puréed soups cry out for embellishment. We favor heavy cream, whipped or not; sour cream; snipped chives or minced scallions; or a drizzle of melted butter or olive oil to add more flavor. This minty ...

You may be shocked to learn that I don’t read every single book for my book club meetings and it’s usually because I’m reading other things. I need at least half an hour of quiet reading every morning ...

Soups don't need to be complicated to be delicious and comforting. That's the case with these four-ingredient soups (plus the basics like water, oil, salt, and pepper) that take simplicity to the next ...

After testing nearly 100 Ina Garten recipes, dozens have inspired me to utter one of her signature taglines: "how easy is that?" A handful have been admittedly more of a project. (I'm looking at you, ...