Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

For several years I made creamed onions for Thanksgiving, but I wanted to change the recipe. I decided to add celery root. Celery root is perfect with the onions, and the creamy sauce is addicting! I ...

“You can make this one day ahead and partially bake. Then finish baking for 10 to 15 minutes on the day you will be serving it.” 2 (15-ounce) jars whole pearl onions — don't use pickled onions Open ...

Sometimes referred to as button onions or creamer onions, pearl onions are small, bright white onions with a circular shape. Most pearl onions are no larger than half an inch in diameter. Pearl onions ...

I’ve prepared dozens of holiday spreads, and, despite spending my entire career in food, I’ve never set foot in culinary school or on the line of a busy restaurant kitchen. My teachers were not French ...

In a large pot of salted boiling water, blanch the pearl onions for about 3 minutes. Remove from the water, shock in a bowl of ice water, and drain. Peel onions, leaving a little of the root end ...