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Puddings A to Z: Sweet & Savory Puddings, Custards, Flans & Mousses

Whether it's chocolate pudding, Indian pudding, or bread pudding, these soothing classics are simple to make, delicious, and unfailingly comforting. And not the least of the appeal of puddings is that they make inventive use of humble staples such as eggs, bread, and milk. Marie Simmons has brought together forty favorites, ranging from homey desserts like Malted Milk Chocolate Pudding and Apple Butter Spiced Bread Pudding with Spiced Apple Cider Sauce to sumptuously sophisticated Fig Panna Cotta and Orange Spice Creme Caramel. She also includes savory puddings that can be served as main dishes or side dishes, like Corn Pudding and Noodle Pudding with Mushrooms, Onions, and Spinach. Illustrated with calligraphy and color photographs throughout, this is the perfect gift book for any cook's stocking as well as a welcome addition to the home cookbook shelf.