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Smoked Ham Hock Terrine with Pickles and Mustard Seeds

Smoked Ham Hock Terrine with Pickles and Mustard Seeds

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings (1 standard loaf tin terrine) Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 3 hours Total Time: 11 hours 30 minutes (including chilling/setting) Quick Ingredients 2 smoked ham hocks (about 1.2–1.5 kg total) 1 onion, 1 carrot, 1 leek or 2 celery sticks, 4 garlic cloves 2 bay leaves, 6 […]

Rabbit and Prune Terrine With Brandy

Rabbit and Prune Terrine With Brandy

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 45 minutes (plus chilling) Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Total Time: 14 hours (including overnight chilling) Quick Ingredients 150 g (about 1 cup) pitted prunes 80 ml (1/3 cup) brandy or cognac 500 g (1.1 lb) boneless rabbit meat 250 g (9 oz) pork shoulder […]

Cold-Smoked Duck Breast (Magret Fumé)

Cold-Smoked Duck Breast (Magret Fumé)

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 appetizer servings Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 3 hours (smoking) Total Time: 1 day 15 hours 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 skin-on duck breasts (magrets), 600–700 g total (about 1 1/3–1 1/2 lb) 45 g (3 tbsp) kosher salt 25 g (2 tbsp) light brown sugar 1 tsp […]

Charcuterie-Style Garlic Herb Roast Beef Cold Cuts

Charcuterie-Style Garlic Herb Roast Beef Cold Cuts

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 10–12 servings (about 3 oz / 85 g each) Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus optional 8–24 hour dry brine) Cook Time: 1½ hours Total Time: About 6 hours (includes chilling; mostly hands-off) Quick Ingredients 1 beef eye of round roast (2¼–2¾ lb / 1–1.25 kg), trimmed 2½ tsp kosher salt […]

Hearty Beef and Vegetable Soup with Rich Broth

Hearty Beef and Vegetable Soup with Rich Broth

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 lb (900 g) beef chuck or stewing beef, cut into 1-inch cubes 2 tsp kosher salt, divided (plus more to taste) 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper, divided (plus […]

Rustic Roasted Tomato and White Bean Soup with Parmesan

Rustic Roasted Tomato and White Bean Soup with Parmesan

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 2 lb (900 g) Roma or plum tomatoes, halved 6 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided 6 garlic cloves (4 for roasting, 2 minced) 1 medium yellow onion, diced 1 small carrot and 1 celery […]

Spicy Thai Coconut Chicken Soup with Lemongrass

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, […]

Creamy Leek and Potato Chowder with Bacon

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, […]

Smoky Sweet Potato and Black Bean Soup

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 Roasted Cauliflower and Cheddar Soup

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 […]