43 with chicory and garlic Recipes

acorn squash , halved lengthwise and then cut into crescents, seeds and fibers removed, melted butter , plus 4 tablespoons, light brown sugar, essence , recipe follows, olive oil , plus 1/3 cup, goat cheese, crumbled, rye bread , cut into cubes, pure maple syrup, creme fraiche, white wine vinegar, prepared horseradish, salt and pepper, frisee or chicory, tough stems removed, rinsed and spun dry, mesclun lettuces, rinsed and spun dry, chopped walnuts, thick cut bacon, cut into thick strips, fried until crisp, and drained, paprika, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, cayenne pepper, dried leaf oregano, dried thyme

leeks , trimmed of tough tops, leave 3 to 4 inches of green on white of leek, extra-virgin olive oil , 2 tbsp for soup, 1/4 cup for salad dressing, some for drizzling, bay leaf, fresh or dried, all purpose potatoes , such as russet, peeled and sliced, salt and freshly ground black pepper, good quality chicken stock , available on soup aisle, garlic , cracked away from skin, whole grain french bread, cut into very small pieces, plu more for dipping, slab bacon , 1 (1/2-inch) slice from butcher counter, shallot, chopped, white wine vinegar, dijon mustard, eggs, heads chicory, washed and torn into bite-sized pieces, heads endive , quartered lengthwise and leaves separated, chopped fresh tarragon leaves , a few sprigs, chopped fresh chives, for garnish