In my French family, most of my relatives regard a pumpkin with the inquisitive eyes of a child who, spotting a bright new toy airplane for the first time, picks it up and smiles and then quickly decides he's bored...
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Instead of throwing away day-old brioche, penny-wise French bakers often make crunchy, creamy, custard-soaked and almond-encrusted toast. But at Amy's Bread in New York City, the Almond Brioche Toast is so popular that bakers must use fresh loaves in order...
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Bread puddings—such as whiskey, chocolate, and berry—warmed and topped with whipped cream, are one of my favorite desserts. Lately, I've started to explore all the wonderful varieties of savory bread puddings flavored with sharp cheeses, eggs, onions, and vegetables....
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Classic, buttery brioche is delicious enough on it own. This version adds chocolate—twice—elevating it to sumptuous new heights. Cocoa powder is incorporated into the dough, and chocolate chips are folded into the brioche as it is shaped. To make individual...
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