INGREDIENTS
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4-6 slices bacon, chopped
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2 Tbsp. flour
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1 1/2 cups milk
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2 Tbsp. minced shallot or onion (optional)
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1 bay leaf (optional)
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6 black peppercorns (optional)
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1 large bunch of winter greens such as kale or beet greens
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canola or olive oil or butter, for cooking
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1 onion, chopped
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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pinch red chili flakes
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salt and freshly ground black pepper