Brush a 9.5" deep dish (1 1/2"-2" high) pie plate with a tbsp of melted butter.
Pat potatoes dry with a paper towel if needed. Toss potatoes with remaining 2 tbsp of melted butter and 1/2 tsp kosher salt.
Press potatoes evenly into the pie plate and up the sides to form a crust. Using the back of a flat measuring cup helps to press it down.
Bake potato crust for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and reduce oven temperature to 350°F.
Meanwhile, chop bacon into 1/2" pieces and saute in a medium skillet until crisp. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate reserving 1 tbsp of bacon fat in the pan.
To the same skillet add diced onion and red pepper and saute until starting to soften about 3-5 minutes.
In a medium bowl whisk together eggs and sour cream until combined. Whisk in cream, basil, remaining 3/4 tsp salt, white pepper and chili flakes.
Sprinkle the bacon, onion and red pepper evenly over the cooked potato crust. Top with an even layer of corn and cheese.
Pour egg mixture evenly over everything. Shake gently to allow ingredients to settle.
Bake on the middle rack for 35-40 minutes. The center should jiggle just a little while the outer edges are firmer to the touch.
Allow the quiche to rest for 10 minutes prior to slicing. Slice into 6-8 wedges and serve immediately.
Recipe Notes
-I used white pepper to avoid having black flecks in the quiche, however black pepper is just as good.
-Be sure to use a deep-dish pie plate as the filling will not fit in a standard pie plate. It needs to comfortably hold 32 ounces of liquid.
Crush fennel seeds with the bottom of a glass or chop with a knife to break apart the seeds.
Combine crushed fennel with the remaining seasonings and 1/4 cup of water.
Add ground pork to a large bowl and add seasonings. Mix until seasoning is evenly incorporated but do not overmix. I find it best to use my hands.
Portion mixture into 2.5 ounces each. Form into 3.5" patties either using your hands or pressing into a ring mold (see note). Place on a flat plate or tray and separate layers with parchment.
Add 1 tbsp of oil to your favourite medium-size skillet ( I used cast iron) and heat over medium until hot. Add patties to the pan without overcrowding and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Remove from pan and serve immediately. Or keep warm in a low oven and repeat with remaining oil and uncooked patties.
Recipe Notes
-I like to mix the seasonings with water prior to adding to the pork as I find it helps distribute them nicely without overmixing.
-a small dab of water on your hands and/or ring mold between forming patties will keep the stickiness under control.
-pre-formed patties can be frozen raw and will keep for at least a month well wrapped and separated with parchment paper.
Pat cod fillets dry with a paper towel and season generously on both sides with salt and pepper. Add to poaching liquid and simmer gently for approximately 3-4 minutes per side. Remove cod to plate and spoon sauce over top. Serve immediately.
Recipe Notes
If sauce remains a little thin, allow to reduce an additional 1-2 minutes after removing cod.
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