Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 6 ears fresh sweet corn (about 4 cups kernels), divided 2 tbsp unsalted butter (or olive oil) 1 medium yellow onion, diced 3 garlic cloves, minced 4 cups (960 ml) low-sodium vegetable broth 1/2 […]
Rustic Mushroom and Barley Soup with Thyme
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 50 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp unsalted butter (or more olive oil) 1 large yellow onion, diced 2 medium carrots, diced 2 ribs celery, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 lb […]
Creamy Chicken and Gnocchi Soup with Fresh Thyme
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp unsalted butter 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2-inch pieces Kosher salt and black pepper 1 medium yellow onion, diced 2 large carrots, thinly sliced […]
Smoky Roasted Tomato and Red Lentil Soup
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 hearty servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 1 pint (10 oz / 280 g) cherry or grape tomatoes, halved 1 large yellow onion, cut into wedges 5 whole garlic cloves 3 tbsp olive oil, divided 1 cup (about 200 g) […]
Creamy Corn and Crispy Bacon Chowder
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 8 slices thick-cut bacon (about 8 oz), chopped 2 tbsp unsalted butter 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced 2 ribs celery, finely diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and […]
Curried Sweet Potato Coconut Lentil Soup
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.5 lb (680 g) sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed 3 tbsp olive or coconut oil, divided 1.5 tbsp mild curry powder, divided 1 medium yellow onion, diced 3 garlic cloves, minced 1.5 tbsp fresh […]
Mediterranean Goat Terrine With Olives, Peppers, and Herbs
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 10 servings Prep Time: 35 minutes (plus chilling) Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Total Time: 10 hours (including chilling) Quick Ingredients 1.5 lb (680 g) ground goat shoulder or leg 8 oz (225 g) fatty ground pork or pork fatback 8–10 thin bacon or pancetta slices (to line pan) […]
Cold-Poached Herb Chicken Roulade Medallions
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 35 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 5 hours (including chilling) Quick Ingredients 4 small boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 700 g total) 250 g boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breast trimmings), diced and well chilled 120 ml cold heavy cream 1 large egg white […]
Smoked Pork Shoulder Cold Cuts for Charcuterie Boards
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 18–20 servings (thinly sliced cold cuts, 2 oz / 60 g each) Prep Time: 45 minutes active (plus brining and chilling) Cook Time: 6–8 hours Total Time: 1½–2 days (including 12–24 hours brining and overnight chilling) Quick Ingredients 4–5 lb (1.8–2.3 kg) boneless pork shoulder (pork butt) 1 gallon […]
Beer-Glazed Smoked Ham for Sweet-Salty Charcuterie
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 10–12 servings (charcuterie-style slices) Prep Time: 45 minutes active (plus about 60 hours curing/chilling) Cook Time: 4 1/2 hours Total Time: About 3 days Quick Ingredients 1 whole fresh pork shoulder or picnic, 5–7 lb (2.3–3.2 kg), bone-in 2 qt cold water + 1 (12 oz) bottle beer (amber […]









