Crème Brûlée, Brisket, Matzo Ball Soup + More

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PREVIEW TEXT GOES HERE Crème Brûlée Julia Child famously said, "I think every woman should have a blowtorch." While it's uncertain which recipe she was referring to (a blowtorch has many uses in the kitchen), it certainly applies to one of the most iconic French desserts: crème brûlée. This rich dessert consists of a creamy vanilla custard crowned with a shatteringly crisp layer of caramelized sugar and translates to "burnt cream." Although it's often found on the menus of fancy restaurants, crème brûlée is surprisingly simple to whip up at home. If you don't have a blowtorch, don't worry — a broiler works just fine for caramelizing the sugar (though I must admit, using a blowtorch is quite the thrill!). READ MORE Onion-Braised Beef Brisket This beef brisket recipe comes from the late Nach Waxman and was originally published in The Silver Palette New Basics Cookbook in 1989. Apparently, it is the world's most Googled brisket recipe. Unlike all other briskets I've made, there's no wine, stock, or bottled sauces added. Instead, the brisket is cooked on top of a massive heap of onions, which slowly caramelize and release their juices, making a flavorful French onion soup-like braising liquid all their own. READ MORE 25 Passover Recipes For Your Holiday Celebration Passover is a Jewish holiday commemorating the Israelites' freedom from slavery in Egypt. During this holiday, Jewish people come together to retell the story of the Exodus, enjoy festive meals, and observe customs such as abstaining from leavened foods in remembrance of fleeing Egypt in haste with unleavened bread, also known as matzo. Whether you're serving soul-warming matzo ball soup or sweet matzo crack, all of these Passover recipes are perfect for creating special family traditions. READ MORE WHAT YOU'RE SAYING "My husband made this for dinner last night and I can certainly understand how you could eat it every day – it was sooo good!" —PATTI Chinese Chicken Salad
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