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Inspired by a recipe from restaurateur and cookbook author Joanne Chang, we used a hands-off baking method that produces a custardy-smooth egg filling. We then tucked squares of the baked eggs plus kimchi, avocado, and tangy mayonnaise into toasted rolls and added a refreshing sprinkle of cilantro. [The Benefits of Baking Eggs for Sandwiches]( [French Potato Pie]( French Potato Pie Versions of this delicious potato and cream pie recipe—known as tourte aux pommes de terre or pâté aux pommes de terre—exist throughout central France. Though many are made using puff pastry, we opted for somewhat less common pâte brisée (aka pie dough) for its crisp, sturdy texture. After preparing the potatoes, adding them to simmer with cream creates the taste and texture that makes this recipe so decadent. To ensure that the cream fully coated the potatoes, we added a pinch of baking soda to the cooking water to help break down the potatoes’ exteriors and release starch that would thicken the cream. 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