This hearty soup can miraculously turn bits and bobs from your winter larder into a satisfying, savory meal. This is one of the few examples of cooking with pickles–don’t turn your nose up! Their zingy flavor blends pleasingly into the soup and adds some delightful crunch. The soup is made with a variety of meats, […]
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Smoky Potato Leek Soup
Hard to believe we now have 300 posts, but no potato leek soup! This soup is almost elemental in its simplicity, and is unparalleled for winter-time comfort (and thrift). My version includes bacon and omits cream. Cream has a way of killing flavor–but you can stir in a dollop of sour cream or crème fraîche […]
Twice-Baked Potatoes
There is no worthier cause for burning your tongue than biting into a twice-baked potato. They’re a bit of a hassle to make, but the payoff is delicious, and makes great leftovers. They can be seasoned any way you like–this is for a bacon jalapeño version. 6-7 medium russet potatoes3 strips cooked bacon, chopped very […]
Chicken Saltimbocca
I haven’t been cooking that much lately (my energies have instead been spent on pickling and preserving things), but tonight I got back into the kitchen and put together an excellent meal. Saltimbocca (literally, ‘jumps in your mouth’) can be made with chicken, veal, or pork cutlets, and this time I opted for boneless, skinless […]
Fettuccine alla Carbonara
This might just be the perfect weeknight meal. Have you ever thought to yourself, “wouldn’t it be awesome if there was a combination of scrambled eggs and macaroni and cheese that also contained ham and only took about half an hour to make?” Then this is the recipe for you! It’s incredibly simple and deeply […]
German Potato Salad
This summer standby is traditionally served warm. It doesn’t take too many ingredients and it’s a reliable crowd-pleaser. I used Yukon golds, but any waxy or semi-waxy potato would work. This recipe makes a moderate amount, and can easily be increased for more people. 2 lbs. waxy potatoes6 strips thick-cut bacon6 green onions, sliced thin1 […]