Bread pudding has come a long way from its original inception as a method for 11th century cooks to make use of stale bread. These days, the unique dessert, which marries baked goods with creamy ...

One of my favorite recipes that I return to again and again is by Ina Garten and it’s a bit surprising. It’s not a soup, stew, or meaty braise—it’s a Mushroom and Leek Bread Pudding.