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 […]
Citrus and Cracked Pepper Cured Trout
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 appetizer servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes (no heat) Total Time: 24 hours 45 minutes (mostly inactive) Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) skin-on trout fillet, pin bones removed 1/4 cup (60 g) kosher salt (Diamond Crystal; use less if table salt) 1/4 cup (50 g) […]
Hearty Navy Bean and Smoked Ham Soup
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 hearty servings Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus 8–12 hours soaking time) Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes (soaking time not included) Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) dried navy beans, picked over and soaked overnight, drained 2 tbsp olive oil or unsalted butter […]
Rustic Chicken and Vegetable Stew-Style Soup
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts) 2 tbsp olive oil + 1 tbsp butter 1 onion, 2 ribs celery, 3 carrots, 3 cloves garlic 1 lb Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed […]
Turkey Italian Wedding Soup with Orzo and Spinach
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) ground turkey 1/3 cup plain breadcrumbs 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan, plus more for serving 1 large egg 5 cloves garlic, minced (divided) 3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (divided) 1 […]
Creamy Roasted Parsnip, Apple and Leek Soup
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4–6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 lb parsnips, peeled and chopped 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, chopped 3 large leeks (white and light green parts), chopped 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp unsalted butter (or extra […]
Creamy Roasted Parsnip and Leek Soup with Thyme
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 1.5 lb (680 g) parsnips, peeled and chunked 3 medium leeks (white and light green parts), sliced 3 tbsp olive oil, divided 1 tbsp unsalted butter 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 4 cups (960 […]
Creamy Roasted Carrot and Tomato Soup with Smoked Paprika
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 lb carrots, peeled and cut in chunks 1 lb Roma or plum tomatoes, halved 1 medium yellow onion, cut in wedges 4 whole garlic cloves (in skins) 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, […]
Hearty Italian Sausage and Lentil Soup with Rosemary
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) Italian sausage, casings removed 1 tbsp olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, diced 2 medium carrots, diced 2 celery stalks, diced 3 garlic cloves, minced 1.5 cups (300 g) green […]









