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Molly Wizenberg

Molly Wizenberg is the bestselling author of three memoirs: The Fixed StarsA Homemade Life, and Delancey. Her writing has appeared in The GuardianThe Washington PostBon Appetit, Lit Hub, and elsewhere, and she also co-hosts the food-and-comedy podcast Spilled Milk. Molly lives in Seattle and teaches writing around the world. You can find her at mollywizenberg.com.

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Country Pâté (Pâté de Campagne)

Serve at room temperature with a sprinkling of salt, cornichons, Dijon, and a baguette.
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Aunt Bill's Brown Candy

A cross between fudge and pecan praline, this soft, nutty, and somewhat crumbly southern delight is the ideal holiday treat.
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French Apple Turnovers (Chaussons Aux Pommes)

All-butter puff pastry is available at some specialty foods stores.
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Leek Confit

Serve warm with fillets of salmon, in scrambled eggs or pasta, or on crostini with goat cheese.
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Homemade Marshmallows

These can be layered between sheets of parchment and stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
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Mixed-Berry Jam

Sealed jars may be stored in a cool, dry, dark place for up to one year. Unsealed jars must be refrigerated and jam must be used within a few weeks. For an even quicker jam, skip the canning instructions, ladle hot jam into clean jars, and store the jam in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
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Classic Cheese Soufflé

This recipe was adapted from a version in The Way to Cook by Julia Child.