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Pâte à la crème fraîche de Brigit [Crème fraîche Pasta]

From Brigit's time in Guadeloupe. Easy, delicious and filling. Prepare about 1/2 - 1 lb Linguine. Sauce: Sauté 1/2 chopped onion in 1-2 Tb butter when glistening and softened. Add 4-6 oz cubed pancetta or lardons,  when meat is browned, add 1/2 - 1 c of baby peas (thawed, if using frozen) Then add in  8 - 12 oz crème fraîche after cream is melted down, add 1/2 c parmesan cheese, shredded Sprinkle with seasoning salt : [Morton Nature's Seasons seasoning blend] OR to taste. a combination of salt, pepper, garlic, celery seed. When all combined, taste again and when ready, serve over the pasta and Enjoy!

Tacos de Manny, E style

E's roommate Manny's madre's Honduras style tacos, to be specific. Easy and delicious! Not so much of a recipe as a recommendation for seasoning the beef. Fry as many small corn tortillas as you'd like to serve in canola oil about 20-30 seconds on each side. Rest on paper towels. Sauté 1 lb ground beef in frying pan. When almost completely browned, add the following spices, listed in order from most to least, to taste. Chile lime seasoning (he used Olde Thompson brand of chile powder and lime juice) paprika garlic salt salt cumin oregano When seasoned to your taste. Serve with your favorite taco ingredients like: cilantro, tomato, lettuce, crema/sour cream, cheese, salsa, etc.