Leaves crunched underfoot as visitors to historic Hopewell Furnace walked past the ironmaster’s mansion and down a hill to the springhouse and lard kitchen. Smoke from the large fireplace drifted out ...

When I arrive around 8:30 a.m. on a brilliant blue winter day in the south-central Virginia town of Alberta (population about 300) to suss out the mysteries of Brunswick stew, I find four guys ...

Stews are great one-pot winter dishes, especially for a crowd. Serve with toast. It’s simple, comfortable, and homey. Credit: House of Anansi Press / Cathryn Sprague Take the bison/beef shoulder out ...

Blister skin on poblano. Peel, seed, and finely dice. Heat the butter or oil in a thick-bottomed pot or pan (such as a cast-iron skillet) until it just begins to smoke, about 350 degrees. Toss venison ...