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Dale Slear
Dale Slear

Cooking didn’t click for me until 2020. We’d just had our first child that April, I was buried in our wine ecommerce business as it hit new records each day, and my mother-in-law—an amazing cook, especially her Indian food—kept us alive. When her kitchen support was ending, I learned to cook her way so the table stayed that good. We still share recipes, and she still challenges and guides me. Thebacklabel is that table.

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chicken

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Chicken Bacon Ranch Sub Sliders

Aug 30, 2026

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Chicken Bacon Ranch Sub Sliders

Dale Slear
Dale Slear

Pork Belly

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Tomas Curi's Crispy Braised Mangalitsa Belly with Bitter Greens and Citrus

Aug 27, 2026

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Tomas Curi's Crispy Braised Mangalitsa Belly with Bitter Greens and Citrus

A Tomas Curi's Crispy Braised Mangalitsa Belly with Bitter Greens and Citrus recipe from Thebacklabel archive.

Dale Slear
Dale Slear

recipe

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Garlic Butter Meatball Subs on a Stick

Aug 25, 2026

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Garlic Butter Meatball Subs on a Stick

Juicy meatballs, molten cheese, garlicky bread, plenty of marinara—and turned it into a dinner-party-meets-game-day situation that’s surprisingly easy to pull off.

Dale Slear
Dale Slear

Cocktails

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Sangria Tradicional

Aug 25, 2026

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Sangria Tradicional

Dry red wine meets oranges, apples, pineapple, and frozen strawberries in a bright, fruit-soaked sangria built for easy summer pouring.

Dale Slear
Dale Slear

recipe

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Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad

Aug 19, 2026

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Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad

Macaroni gets tossed with roasted corn, Cotija, jalapeño, cilantro, red onion, and a creamy lime dressing with just enough chile to keep things interesting. Think elote energy, picnic-table format.

Dale Slear
Dale Slear

Recipes

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Roasted Vegetable Sauce Pasta

Aug 16, 2026

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Roasted Vegetable Sauce Pasta

Tomatoes, peppers, onions, garlic, and herbs get roasted until soft, then blitzed into a glossy pasta sauce for an easy Sunday dinner.

Dale Slear
Dale Slear

hot dogs

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Pineapple Bacon Jam Loaded Hotdogs

Aug 14, 2026

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Pineapple Bacon Jam Loaded Hotdogs

Pineapple Bacon Jam Loaded Hotdogs. Sweet pineapple, smoky bacon, caramelized onion, a little tang, and a grilled dog underneath the whole glorious mess.

Dale Slear
Dale Slear

comfort food

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Ultimate Baked Mac and Cheese

Aug 13, 2026

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Ultimate Baked Mac and Cheese

Ultra-creamy baked macaroni layered with Swiss, cheddar, and cream cheese, seasoned with Cajun spice, mustard, nutmeg, and a golden crust.

Dale Slear
Dale Slear

summer recipes

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Crispy Fried Gnocchi Pasta Salad

Aug 13, 2026

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Crispy Fried Gnocchi Pasta Salad

Crispy golden gnocchi tossed with roasted vegetables, chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan, fresh basil, and Italian dressing for a hearty summer salad.

Dale Slear
Dale Slear

chicken

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Honey Jerk Chicken Skewers

Aug 12, 2026

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Honey Jerk Chicken Skewers

These skewers use boneless chicken thighs, a jerk-spiked marinade and a buttery honey-garlic glaze. Jerk Tavern cooks them at 400°F in the air fryer; the source recipe lists 10 minutes prep, 20 minutes cook time and 4 servings.

Dale Slear
Dale Slear

Lemonade

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Bey's Lemonade

Aug 11, 2026

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Bey's Lemonade

Bright, boozy, and unapologetically lemony—fresh citrus, a little zest, and vodka turn classic lemonade into the pitcher you’ll want on repeat all summer.

Dale Slear
Dale Slear

Dessert

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Sheet Pan Pound Cake

Aug 11, 2026

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Sheet Pan Pound Cake

Pound cake got its name from its original recipe: a pound each of butter, sugar, eggs, and flour. Subtle? No. Delicious? Absolutely.

Dale Slear
Dale Slear

Tasting Table

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Arroz Con Coco (Coconut Rice)

Aug 9, 2026

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Arroz Con Coco (Coconut Rice)

A Arroz Con Coco (Coconut Rice) recipe from Thebacklabel archive.

Dale Slear
Dale Slear

Editorschoice

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Bone Marrow Bordelaise

Aug 8, 2026

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Bone Marrow Bordelaise

Deep brown in color, bordelaise gets its delectably rich flavor from the demi-glace and bone marrow. These meaty flavors beg to be served with equally gamey fare like grilled steak or roast beef.

Dale Slear
Dale Slear

Recipes

Eggplant, Tomato, and Mozzarella Stacks with Pesto Sauce and Balsamic Reduction

Aug 8, 2026

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Eggplant, Tomato, and Mozzarella Stacks with Pesto Sauce and Balsamic Reduction

A Eggplant, Tomato, and Mozzarella Stacks with Pesto Sauce and Balsamic Reduction recipe from Thebacklabel archive.

Dale Slear
Dale Slear

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Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad With Corn + Sourdough Panko

Aug 6, 2026

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Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad With Corn + Sourdough Panko

Grilled chicken, sweet corn, pickled onions, and a sourdough crunch built for summer.

Dale Slear
Dale Slear

tortellini

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Marry Me Tortellini

Aug 4, 2026

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Marry Me Tortellini

A glossy, garlicky one-pot tortellini built for weeknights and potlucks.

Dale Slear
Dale Slear

one-pan

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One-Pan Coconut Lime Chicken

Aug 2, 2026

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One-Pan Coconut Lime Chicken

Golden chicken thighs in a creamy coconut-lime sauce, all from one pan.

Dale Slear
Dale Slear

jalapeño

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Strawberry Jalapeño Vinaigrette

Jul 30, 2026

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Strawberry Jalapeño Vinaigrette

A bright, glossy summer dressing with ripe strawberries, jalapeño, lemon, and stone-ground mustard.

Dale Slear
Dale Slear

meatloaf

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Chef Emeril's Spicy Meatloaf

Jul 26, 2026

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Chef Emeril's Spicy Meatloaf

Bacon, jalapeño, hot sausage, and one very glossy glaze.

Dale Slear
Dale Slear

skillet dinner

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Peach & Jalapeño Glazed Chicken

Jul 23, 2026

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Peach & Jalapeño Glazed Chicken

Sweet peaches, savory Dijon glaze, and just enough jalapeño warmth—all in one skillet.

Dale Slear
Dale Slear

salmon

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Chili-Glazed Citrus Salmon

Jul 21, 2026

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Chili-Glazed Citrus Salmon

Citrus, honey, chili crunch, and a lacquered salmon fillet cooked over fresh orange and lime.

Dale Slear
Dale Slear
Thai Banana Roti

Jul 11, 2026

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Thai Banana Roti

Paper-thin dough wraps warm bananas, then fries until golden and crisp before a glossy condensed milk drizzle turns every bite into pure tropical joy magic.

Dale Slear
Dale Slear

Recipes

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Thai Fried Rice

Jul 9, 2026

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Thai Fried Rice

Savory shrimp, chilled rice, golden eggs, crisp greens, and punchy Thai sauce collide in a wok-fired fried rice built for serious weeknight cravings.

Dale Slear
Dale Slear

Recipes

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Thai Drunken Noodles

Jul 7, 2026

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Thai Drunken Noodles

Glossy rice noodles meet charred chicken, crisp vegetables, Thai basil, and chili heat for a saucy, spicy-sweet stir-fry that absolutely earns seconds.

Dale Slear
Dale Slear
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