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proof that a brown crispy top can redeem nearly any vegetable you fear
the nameFrench for the crust scraped from the dish
not just potatoesany food finished with a browned topping qualifies
au gratin trickbreadcrumbs and cheese, broiled into golden armor
social markeronce code for high-status French dining
the maillardthat brown crust is pure chemistry, not magic