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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.

Country Pâté (Pâté de Campagne)

Serve at room temperature with a sprinkling of salt, cornichons, Dijon, and a baguette.

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.

French Apple Turnovers (Chaussons Aux Pommes)

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

Leek Confit

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

Homemade Marshmallows

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

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.

Classic Cheese Soufflé

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