Capon of the North: Irish-style braised capon flamed with whiskey, simmered in red wine with bacon and allspice, finished with a silky egg yolk cream sauce.
Finnish fish chowder layered with salmon, clams, shrimp, bacon, potatoes, and red cabbage in a milk broth. A hearty Nordic soup that freezes beautifully.
A rich beef and pork lasagna with a slow-braised ragu, a roasted butternut squash layer, and a quick creme fraiche white sauce instead of bechamel. A layered, deeply savory take on the classic.
German potato salad with crispy bacon, tangy vinegar dressing, and a flour-thickened sauce served warm. A diabetic-friendly version using sugar substitute.
Mini bacon cornbread muffins baked with real bacon fat, then piped with a spicy honey cream cheese and chive frosting. A savory bite-sized crowd-pleaser for parties.
Mini bacon cornbread muffins baked with real bacon fat, then piped with a spicy honey cream cheese and chive frosting. A savory bite-sized crowd-pleaser for parties.
Creamy potato soup with crispy bacon, sauteed cabbage, egg noodles, and a finishing splash of cream and milk. A hearty Polish-style chowder where every spoonful has bite, broth, and richness.
Loaded Southwestern corn and cheese chowder with sweet potatoes, bacon, beer, green chiles, and melted Monterey Jack. Thick, creamy, and ready in 45 minutes.
A from-scratch black bean soup: dried beans simmered with smoky ham hocks, then a cumin-scented sofrito of peppers and onions, tomatoes, and a bright splash of red wine vinegar. Deep, hearty, and soulful.
Lu's moist meatloaf with lean ground beef, horseradish, crumbled bacon, and evaporated milk for extra moisture. A simple mix-and-bake meatloaf with a peppery kick.
Roast pork loin rubbed with ground ancho chilies, cumin, and a bold Southwestern spice blend, served sliced on a pepper-tomato-bacon sauce reduced with red wine and veal stock.
Tregaron Granny's broth simmers shin beef and bacon with cabbage, carrots, parsnips, turnip, and potatoes for a Welsh farmhouse one-pot, thickened with oatmeal and finished with leek. A rib-sticking valley classic.
Tri-color rotini tossed in a creamy Dijon vinaigrette with crispy bacon, hard-boiled eggs, celery, and scallions. A make-ahead pasta salad for potlucks, picnics, and summer cookouts.
Kid-friendly paella: chicken drumettes, bacon, saffron rice, and peas in a single pan. A gentler introduction to Spanish flavors that still delivers that signature golden, crackling bottom.
Fettuccine tossed with blanched asparagus, crispy smoked bacon, sauteed shiitake mushrooms, and fresh thyme and oregano. A savory, no-sauce pasta that comes together fast.
Roasted squab with corn and chili sauce: juniper-scented birds roasted rare, served with a smoky bacon, chili, and corn-cob sauce sweetened with maple syrup.