flan

I saw this made on a "cheffy" TV show as an appetizer, but it could easily be a light meal with the addition of a salad. The pasta in the dish is there as a slight thickening agent, i.e. the starch released from the pasta as it cooks. I already had a recipe for a Leek flan, so I reworked it...

Cuban Style Flan Makes 6-8 servings During WWII it was difficult to get fresh milk in Cuba. So Cubans turned to using canned milk to make flan, a favorite custard all over the Spanish speaking world. Ingredients 1/3 cup of granulated sugar 1 12 oz can of evaporated milk 1 14 oz can of...

2 Tbsp unsalted butter - plus extra for custard cups 2 slices bacon, chopped 3 cups sliced leeks, white and pale green parts only 1-1/2 cups half and half 3 large eggs 1/3 cup grated Parmigiano cheese 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp white pepper 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg Preheat oven to 350 F. Butter six 3/4...