Bacon

For a less formal but equally appealing presentation, you can spoon rather than pipe the filling into the shells.

The grainy mustard and bacon dressing is best when made and served immediately. The artichokes, however, can be prepared in advance.

Water or stock can be substituted for any or all of the milk, but milk makes a creamier polenta.

Any combination of kale, chard, and mustard or collard greens works well.

We used small potatoes for this recipe. If your potatoes are larger, adjust the cooking time.

Remade as a club, the lobster roll trades its usual bun for brioche and takes on the customary bacon, lettuce, and tomato.

This slaw can be made up to 1 day ahead and refrigerated. Refrigerate the cooked bacon separately, wrapped in paper towels, in a resealable plastic bag; reheat it on a baking sheet in a 325°F oven until it’s warm and crisp.