by Brian | Feb 23, 2018 | Dessert Digest, Recipes
Which is prettier? The bread pudding, the combo of crème fraiche with whipped cream, that wedge of praline, or the very vibrant ramekin? You’ll recognize the ramekin, of course, by its burgundy color. It’s from Emile Henry, the French company that produces brilliant...
by Brian | Nov 20, 2017 | Recipes, Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving approaches and here, from 2012, is a post for a rich bread pudding. As you will see, you are supposed to use sweet potatoes but Suzi started with pumpkin. You can do either one or a combination of both. But, whatever path you follow, do make sure...
by Brian | May 31, 2017 | Dessert Digest, Recipes
Commander’s Palace in New Orleans opened in 1880. It soon became a New Orleans institution and then an American one. In almost a century and a half, the generations of staff at Commander’s have developed, honed, and perfected many recipes. Want the best Bloody Mary in...
by Brian | May 19, 2017 | Dessert Digest, Recipes
We all sin. Some of us more than others. But sin seems to be an inherent part of being human. So is this dessert. I would not eat this on a weekly basis. But, oh, once a year? Heck yes. It’s pretty simple, for a complex dessert. Fry some bananas, top them with banana...
by Brian | Mar 28, 2017 | Dessert Digest, Recipes, Uncategorized
In her magnificent latest book, Flavorful, Tish Boyle goes to the max in fashioning grand desserts. The book is devoted to her, and probably yours, favorite flavors. We all seem to tend to vanilla and coffee and caramel. And apple. Bread pudding began as a sort...