10,000 fay fay recipes

A multi-day Sichuan duck project: dry-rubbed with toasted spiced salt, air-dried overnight, steamed, battered, and deep-fried to shattering crispness. Includes a tea-smoked variation. Worth every step.

Herman sourdough starter made with active dry yeast, flour, sugar, salt, and warm water. Ferments for 72 hours and keeps in the fridge for up to 11 days.

Old-fashioned cinnamon pickles made from cucumber rings soaked in pickling lime and candied in a sweet cinnamon syrup over 4 days. A cherished Southern canning tradition.

Beet kvas is a traditional Ukrainian fermented beet tonic made from grated beets and lukewarm water. Six-day wild fermentation yields a deep red, sour drink with probiotic benefits.

Roast leg of lamb soaks for two days in pomegranate juice, whole-grain mustard, and garlic, then roasts to a rosy medium with the strained marinade reduced into a tangy, glossy pan sauce.

Nothing beats a spicy stew except when it can be slow cooked all day to create a strong tantalizing flavor.

Warm up your cold winter days with this hearty and delicious potato soup that will make your days seem a little bit brighter.

Delicious and flavorful soup is a cozy dish in a hot winter day.

Chilled barley and buttermilk soup with turmeric, fresh dill, parsley, cilantro, and red onion. A tangy, herb-loaded cold soup that's refreshing on warm days.

Tender corned beef brisket glazed with sweet-hot brown sugar and horseradish creates a St. Patrick's Day centerpiece with serious flavor.

German rabbit hasenpfeffer braised after a two-day vinegar marinade with pickling spices and onion. A traditional sour, tender stew with rich pan gravy made from the marinade.

A show-stopping sour cherry pie with a hint of almond extract, topped with overlapping heart-shaped pastry cut-outs instead of a traditional crust. Gorgeous for Valentine's Day or any day you want to impress.

Russian malossol pickles are lightly brined cucumbers fermented with dill, garlic, horseradish root, and cherry or currant leaves. Ready in 5-6 days, crisp, garlicky, and mildly salty.

A simple but delicious pasta dish that is perfect for lunch on a hot summer day.

End-of-month vegetable soup made with whatever is in the fridge: cabbage, potatoes, carrots, celery, bacon ends, and a bouquet garni simmered in white wine. A frugal, flexible pantry-clearing soup.

Sweet watermelon rind preserves made with a lime water soak, lemon, and ginger in a simple sugar syrup. A two-day heritage canning project that transforms scraps into glistening jars of gold.