Confited garlic is nothing more than the peeled cloves slow-cooked in a bath of seasoned oil. This strips the raw cloves of their acidity, removes their sharp heat and concentrates their sweetness.

A fluffy mashed or pureed vegetable side dish is always a crowd-pleaser, and the humble potato is often the star. This recipe gives the spud a rest and turns to the season’s bounty of root vegetables ...

From pureed black garlic to spicy satsuma jam, here are 12 Southern-made products to try out in your kitchen this January. Pecan milk creamers from PKN. (Ashleigh Amoroso Photography/Courtesy of PKN) ...

This puréed broccoli soup is so flexible. Substitute asparagus or zucchini for the fennel in this recipe when they’re in season; cook them along with the broccoli. The crunchy, garlicky croutons are ...