Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus 12–24 hours curing and 4 hours chilling) Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes Total Time: About 20 hours (mostly unattended) Quick Ingredients 3 lb (1.4 kg) skin-on pork belly, cut into 4 thick slabs 3 tbsp kosher salt (2 tbsp if using Morton’s) […]
Smoked Kielbasa-Style Sausage with Garlic and Marjoram
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 10–12 sausages (10–12 servings) Prep Time: 1 hour active, plus 8–12 hours curing Cook Time: 2.5–3.5 hours Total Time: 11.5–16.5 hours (including curing and resting) Quick Ingredients 1.4 kg (3 lb) pork shoulder, well-marbled, chilled 600 g (1 1/3 lb) beef chuck, chilled 30 g kosher salt (about 2 […]
Rustic Country-Style Venison Pâté With Red Wine
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 10–12 appetizer servings Prep Time: 45 minutes (plus 8–24 hours marinating and 8 hours chilling) Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Total Time: About 18 hours (mostly inactive) Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) ground venison 12 oz (340 g) fatty ground pork or pork shoulder 4 oz (115 g) […]
Smoked Turkey Breast Cold Cuts for Sandwiches and Boards
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 8 servings (thinly sliced) Prep Time: 30 minutes (hands-on) Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes Total Time: 17 hours (including brining and chilling) Quick Ingredients 1 boneless, skinless turkey breast, 2.5–3 lb (1.1–1.4 kg) 8 cups (1.9 L) cold water 1/2 cup kosher salt (Diamond Crystal) or 1/3 cup […]
Chicken and Pistachio Terrine with Tarragon Cream
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8–10 servings (one 9 x 5 in / 23 x 13 cm terrine) Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus 10 minutes to cool) Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Total Time: 5 hours 30 minutes (includes chilling) Quick Ingredients 900 g (2 lb) ground chicken (preferably thigh meat), very cold 180 […]
Rustic Cabbage and Tomato Soup with Paprika
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 to 6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, diced 2 medium carrots, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 small green cabbage (about 1 1/2 lb), cored and thinly sliced 1 1/2 tsp […]
Creamy Roasted Cauliflower and Cheddar Soup
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 1 large head cauliflower (about 2–2.5 lb), cut into florets 1 large yellow onion, cut into wedges 6 garlic cloves, peeled 3 tbsp olive oil, plus more for serving 3 tbsp unsalted butter 2 […]
Smoky Sweet Potato and Black Bean Soup
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 2 large sweet potatoes (about 2 lb / 900 g), peeled and 1/2-inch cubes 3 tbsp olive oil, divided 2 tsp ground cumin, divided 2 tsp smoked paprika, divided Fine sea salt and black […]
Creamy Leek and Potato Chowder with Bacon
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped (optional but recommended) 2 tbsp unsalted butter 1 tbsp olive oil 3 large leeks (white and light green only), thinly sliced 1 medium yellow onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, […]
Spicy Thai Coconut Chicken Soup with Lemongrass
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 tbsp neutral oil 2 stalks lemongrass, trimmed and smashed 5 thin slices fresh ginger or galangal 3 cloves garlic, minced 2–3 fresh red Thai chilies (or 1 red serrano), sliced 1 small shallot, […]









