This recipe for baked beans cooks for about 45 minutes in the oven. In total, it requires about an hour of time; you have to cook the bacon and onions before the dish can go into the oven. Canned navy ...

Make the soup: Heat olive oil in a large heavy saucepan. Add the onion, garlic, thyme and oregano and cook over moderate heat for 5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, salt, pepper ...

In a food processor, combine the avocados, stock, 1 cup of water and 1/4 cup of the lime juice and puree until very smooth. With the machine on, gradually add the heavy cream.

Add onion, carrots, and celery to Dutch oven. Cook over medium-high, stirring often, until just softened, about 6 minutes. Add all-purpose flour and cook, stirring constantly, 30 seconds.

By carefully applying the marinade and allowing the pork belly to rest for 24 hours, the flavors penetrate the meat, while the technique of scoring the rind ensures the fat renders perfectly.

1 cup whole blanched almonds, coarsely chopped (see Note) 1/2 cup sugar. 2 large eggs, beaten. 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted. 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour ...