Different from our earlier quick potato hash recipe, this version of the breakfast classic adds sausage for use as a robust full breakfast rather than just a starchy side dish.  Whether you’re a die-hard carnivore looking to have game meat in the morning or just someone looking for a protein-rich breakfast to keep you going until late …

A simple yet swoon-inducing appetizer featuring a blend of bacon, thyme, clams and sweet caramelized onions finished off with grassy extra virgin olive oil. Ingredients:   (Makes approximately 12 bruschetta) ¼ lb of Bacon, sliced into sticks 2 medium Yellow Onions, thinly sliced 8 Cherrystone Clams (Quahogs), steamed open (how to steam clams) 1 tbsp Fresh Thyme, …

Kobe Hot Dogs with Peppered Bacon & Yogurt-Cucumber Sauce  Sweet-spicy-crispy bacon, beefy Kobe hot dogs & a cool, creamy Greek-inspired cucumber yogurt sauce.  This is quite a hot dog. Drink Pairing: Xynomavro from Greece or German Riesling Ingredients:    (Makes 10 Servings) 10 strips of Peppered Bacon ½ Cucumber, peeled & diced 10 Kobe Beef Hot Dogs  (could substitute …

Braising is a surprisingly easy cooking technique that can be used to turn affordable cuts of meat into meltingly tender, succulent treats.  The basic idea is to slow roast a tougher cut of meat in a pot with a small amount of flavorful liquid until the connective tissue breaks down and melts into the sauce.  …

When people think of potato salad, they tend to assume mayonnaise, crème fraiche, or some other dairy is involved.  This version is dairy free, giving it a more rustic consistency and appearance.  Isn’t creamy, but it is a lot lighter, making it a better side dish for heavier meats and fatty fish. Leaving the pearl …

Peppered Bacon & Quail Egg Breakfast Sandwich Perhaps the ultimate breakfast sandwich, this one is hearty, creamy, with a little sweetness and a hint of spice from the peppered bacon.  At a recent photo shoot, it was how we used some of the leftover ingredients. Drink Pairing: Mimosa or Bloody Mary Ingredients:                     (Makes 1 Sandwich) …

Even though it’s much leaner than pork belly, wild boar belly has a richer, more complex flavor, especially when braised.  Pairing it with an acidic frisee salad balances that richness for a not-too-filling and and oh-so-satisfying dish.  Any type of pork can be substituted for the wild boar in this recipe. Drink Pairings: Alsatian Riesling or Australian …

We thought the porcini and caramelized onion kobe burger recipe was as decadent as burgers got.  We were wrong.  Really, the ingredients list below speaks for itself, but if you’re having difficult imagining the final flavor, imagine this: rich, buttery mangalitsa bacon, balanced with crisp lettuce and tangy pickled onions, overrun with a smooth, creamy …

This is a great way to make use of leftover nettle pesto, either after you’ve had it for dinner or thawed from your freezer. Beyond bringing extra nutrition, color and flavor to your breakfast, you can also use it for themed meals (St. Patty’s Day…green eggs & ham…). We served ours with toast spread with …

Try using these recipes along with basic braising techniques to braise your favorite roasts, ribs, osso bucco and more! Mire Poix & Tomato Paste Braising Liquid i. Add 1.5 cups mire poix to dutch oven stirring occasionally, until caramelized ii. Add a teaspoon of tomato paste, stir into mire poix and cook for a couple minutes …