Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6–8 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus optional 12–24 hours to dry-brine) Cook Time: 5 hours (includes resting) Total Time: 5 hours 25 minutes (plus optional 12–24 hours) Quick Ingredients 1 (5 lb / 2.3 kg) skin-on pork shoulder (picnic roast), bone-in preferred 2 1/2 tsp kosher salt (for meat) […]
Baked Cheddar Mac and Cheese With Buttery Crumb Topping
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings (about 1 generous cup each) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes (plus 10 minutes resting) Quick Ingredients 1 lb (454 g) elbow macaroni 2 tsp kosher salt (for pasta water), plus more to taste 4 tbsp (57 g) unsalted butter, plus 1 […]
Farmhouse Chicken Pot Pie Biscuits With Buttery Topping
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 tbsp (57 g) unsalted butter 1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 1 1/2 cups) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/3 cup (40 g) all-purpose flour 2 1/2 cups (600 ml) low-sodium chicken […]
Peach Cobbler With Golden Biscuit Topping
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes (includes 10 minutes cooling) Quick Ingredients 2 1/2 lb (1.13 kg) peaches, peeled (optional), pitted, sliced 1/2-inch thick 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar 1/4 cup (55 g) packed light brown sugar 2 tbsp […]
Cheesy Stone-Ground Grits With Sautéed Mushrooms and Thyme
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 cups water 1 cup whole milk 1 cup stone-ground grits 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt, divided 1/4 tsp black pepper 2 tbsp unsalted butter (for grits) 1 1/2 cups (6 oz) sharp cheddar […]
Creamy Potato Leek Soup With Crispy Bacon and Chives
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (about 6 cups / 1.4 L) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 6 slices thick-cut bacon (about 6 oz / 170 g) 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (42 g) 2 large leeks, white and light green parts only, cleaned and thinly […]
Creamy Ham and Potato Chowder with Corn and Chives
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz (340 g) smoked ham, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 3 tbsp (42 g) unsalted butter 1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 1 1/2 cups) 2 celery stalks, diced (about 1 cup) 2 garlic […]
Braised Short Ribs with Onion-Carrot Mash
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 3 hours 15 minutes Total Time: 3 hours 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 lb (1.8 kg) bone-in beef short ribs (about 8 pieces) 2 1/2 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste 1 1/2 tsp black pepper 2 tbsp all-purpose flour 2 […]
Skillet Breakfast Hash With Potatoes, Peppers, and Fried Eggs
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 lb (680 g) Yukon Gold potatoes, diced into 1/2-inch cubes 2 tbsp water (for microwaving potatoes) 2 tbsp olive oil, divided 2 tbsp unsalted butter, divided 1 medium yellow onion, diced 1 […]
Chili-Lime Roasted Corn and Sweet Pepper Salad
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (about 6 cups salad) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 18 minutes Total Time: 33 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 ears corn (about 4 cups kernels) 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 2 medium sweet bell peppers (1 red, 1 yellow), diced 4 scallions, […]









