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Silky Chicken and Tarragon Mousse Spread

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) […]

Maple-Cured Smoked Turkey Thighs for Slicing

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 […]

Cold-Roasted Duck Roulade with Cherries and Herbs

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 […]

Tangy Pickled Pork Ears, Old-School Charcuterie Style

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 […]

Chilled Lemon-Herb Swordfish Torchon, Sashimi-Style

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 […]

Slow-Braised Spiced Beef Shank Terrine

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 […]

Silky Pork and Roasted Garlic Boudin Blanc

Silky Pork and Roasted Garlic Boudin Blanc

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 6 servings (10–12 small sausages) Prep Time: 1 hour Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 5 hours (including chilling) Quick Ingredients 2 heads garlic + 2 tsp olive oil, pinch of salt 2 lb (900 g) pork shoulder, cubed and very cold 8 oz (225 g) pork back fat, […]

Juniper-Cured Rabbit Loin Medallions with Citrus and Thyme

Juniper-Cured Rabbit Loin Medallions with Citrus and Thyme

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 6 appetizer servings Prep Time: 40 minutes active Cook Time: 0 minutes (no heat cooking) Total Time: 5 days (mostly unattended: curing + drying) Quick Ingredients 2 boneless rabbit loins, trimmed (about 400 g / 14 oz total) 10 g kosher salt (2.5% of meat weight) 6 g granulated […]

Smoked Salmon Collar Rillettes With Lemon and Dill

Smoked Salmon Collar Rillettes With Lemon and Dill

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 appetizer servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 4 hours 45 minutes (includes chilling) Quick Ingredients 900 g smoked salmon collars, bone-in, skin-on 4 cups cold water 1/2 cup dry white wine 1 bay leaf, 6 black peppercorns, 1 tsp kosher salt 115 g (8 […]

Creamy Roasted Parsnip, Apple and Leek Soup

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 […]