In the independent restaurant industry, leadership extends far beyond the kitchen. There are countless individuals who ...

The James Beard Foundation is a nonprofit organization with a mission to celebrate, support, and elevate the people behind America’s food culture and champion a standard of good food anchored in ...

Today, we’re proud to announce the 2024-25 Legacy Network cohort! The James Beard Foundation Legacy Network presented by ...

Today, we are excited to announce the 2024 fall cohort of the Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership (WEL) program. The flagship initiative of our Women’s Leadership Programs, WEL is an advanced ...

A purée of tomatoes, onions, garlic, and pasilla chile, cooked down to an intensely flavorful paste, provides the foundation for this delicious tortilla soup. Quickly toast the chile by turning it an ...

Nominee, Best National Television Food Journalism Show or Special 2002 Nominee, Best National Television Cooking Show 2005 The James Beard Foundation is a nonprofit organization with a mission to ...

There are many recipes for oatmeal bread, but this was one of James Beard’s favorites. It has a loose texture and a rich, full flavor that makes it a delightful base for sandwiches. The addition of ...

"Here's a recipe for a delicious, quick summertime fruit soup that's light and refreshing, but somehow still very satisfying. The same technique can be used with any ripe, fleshy melon, including ...

Marc Forgione of Restaurant Marc Forgione prepared this refreshing recipe at the 2009 Chefs & Champagne® New York. It’s light and complex, and the soup’s brilliant hue is gorgeous. For the watermelon ...

“This is a dish whose roots lie with my family, and it is a particular favorite of mine. It combines braising, my preferred cooking medium, with the bright flavors of the Caribbean. It reminds me of ...