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–Elsie de Wolfe

SERVINGS: 4 to 6 servings INGREDIENTS: 4 strips bacon, cooked and finely chopped 1/4 cup candied pecans, finely chopped 8 ounce round Brie or Camembert Pinch kosher salt Couple grinds black pepper 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped Crostini or crackers, for serving INSTRUCTIONS: Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line a sheet […]

Bacon Pecan Baked Brie

December 13, 2021

SERVINGS: 4 to 6 servings INGREDIENTS: 2 cups diced butternut squash (350 g) 1 tablespoon olive oil Kosher salt 12 ounces spaghetti, cooked al dente with 2 cups pasta water reserved 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon coarse ground black pepper, plus more for serving 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan, plus more for serving INSTRUCTIONS: […]

Butternut Squash Cacio e Pepe

October 5, 2021

SERVINGS: 4 to 6 servings INGREDIENTS: Lemon Vinaigrette: Half of a red onion, finely diced ¼ cup olive oil Juice of 2 lemons 1 teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon sugar 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes Salt to taste (about ¼ teaspoon) Pepper to taste   Salad: 2 bunches Lacinto kale, stems discarded and sliced into […]

Simple Kale Salad with Smoked Gouda

April 17, 2018

SERVINGS: 6-8 INGREDIENTS: 2 heads of roasted garlic 2 tablespoons salted butter ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons of sour cream 1 ½ cup heavy cream, divided 1 ½ cup of fresh shredded Parmesan cheese, divided 2 teaspoons fresh minced sage 1 cup of frozen peas, thawed 8 oz of cubed pancetta 1 lb of good […]

Christmas Fettuccine

December 24, 2015

SERVINGS: 6-8 INGREDIENTS: 2 heads of roasted garlic 2 tablespoons salted butter ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons of sour cream 1 ½ cup heavy cream, divided 1 ½ cup of fresh shredded Parmesan cheese, divided 2 teaspoons fresh minced sage 1 cup of frozen peas, thawed 8 oz of cubed pancetta 1 lb of good […]

Christmas Fettuccine

December 24, 2015

SERVINGS: 6-8 INGREDIENTS: 2 heads of roasted garlic 2 tablespoons salted butter ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons of sour cream 1 ½ cup heavy cream, divided 1 ½ cup of fresh shredded Parmesan cheese, divided 2 teaspoons fresh minced sage 1 cup of frozen peas, thawed 8 oz of cubed pancetta 1 lb of good […]

Christmas Fettuccine

December 24, 2015