Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 10 servings (as an appetizer) Prep Time: 35 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Total Time: 9 hours 45 minutes (including chilling) Quick Ingredients 450 g (1 lb) ground duck meat (thigh or leg) 225 g (8 oz) finely chopped pork back fat or very fatty ground pork 115 […]
Slow-Braised Spiced Beef Shank Terrine
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 40 minutes Cook Time: 4 hours Total Time: 12 hours 40 minutes (includes chilling) Quick Ingredients 1.8 kg bone-in beef shank, cross-cut (about 4 lb) 500 g beef marrow or knuckle bones (optional, for extra gelatin) 1 tbsp neutral oil 1 large onion, 2 carrots, 2 […]
Rabbit and Herb Ballotine with Delicate Game Flavor
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 45 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes (including chilling) Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 whole rabbit (about 1.2–1.5 kg), deboned and opened flat 200 g (7 oz) fatty pork shoulder or pork belly, chilled 60 g (2 oz) smoked bacon or […]
Chilled Lemon-Herb Swordfish Torchon, Sashimi-Style
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 to 6 servings Prep Time: 35 minutes (plus 15 minutes resting) Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: About 3 hours (includes chilling) Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 lb (680 g) skinless swordfish loin, center-cut 1 1/4 tsp fine sea salt + pinch kosher salt (for poaching water) 1/2 tsp freshly […]
Tangy Pickled Pork Ears, Old-School Charcuterie Style
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (charcuterie-style appetizer) Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 2 hours Total Time: 26 hours 30 minutes (includes chilling and marinating) Quick Ingredients 2 lb (900 g) fresh pork ears 10 cups water, divided 3 tbsp kosher salt, divided 3 tbsp rice vinegar or white vinegar, divided 1 small […]
Cold-Roasted Duck Roulade with Cherries and Herbs
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6–8 appetizer servings Prep Time: 40 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes (includes chilling) Quick Ingredients 2 large duck breasts (10–12 oz / 280–340 g each), skin-on, boneless 3/4 cup (110 g) pitted cherries, chopped (fresh or thawed frozen) 1 small shallot + 1 small […]
Maple-Cured Smoked Turkey Thighs for Slicing
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 12 hours 20 minutes (including curing) Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes Total Time: 14 hours 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 large bone-in turkey thighs (about 2.5–3 lb / 1.1–1.4 kg total) 1/3 cup pure maple syrup, plus 1–2 tbsp extra for optional glaze 3 tbsp […]
Silky Chicken and Tarragon Mousse Spread
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 appetizer servings (about 2 tablespoons each) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes (includes chilling) Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 cups (480 ml) low-sodium chicken broth 1/2 cup (120 ml) dry white wine (or extra broth) […]
Slow-Smoked Brined Goat Leg Cold Cut
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 16 charcuterie servings (thinly sliced) Prep Time: 45 minutes (plus 4–5 days brining & chilling) Cook Time: 4–6 hours Total Time: About 5 days Quick Ingredients 1 whole bone-in goat leg (2.5–3 kg / 5.5–6.5 lb) 4 L cold water 140 g kosher salt (about 2/3 cup Diamond Crystal) […]
Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder Porchetta Terrine
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 10 appetizer servings Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus optional 2–24 hours marinating) Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes Total Time: 16 hours (includes chilling/pressing) Quick Ingredients 4 lb (1.8 kg) boneless pork shoulder/butt 6 cloves garlic, finely grated 2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary; 2 tbsp chopped fresh sage; 1 tbsp […]









