Pudim de leite with caramel sauce
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Pudim de leite

The caramel in the mold becomes the sauce for this Brazilian milk custard. Turn it out onto a rimmed platter to catch every spoonful.

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Which parts of a leek can you cook?

Slice the tender greens, save the tough tops for stock, and rinse between the layers where grit collects.

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