The simplest dishes, like French toast, are often the most difficult ... The "classic" bread was a little uneven in color, namely the interior of the bread was lighter than the exterior edges.

With a little bit of butter (or oil) and a frying pan, bread can be fried -- not toasted -- to the perfect color and texture. While more than a few eyebrows may be raised at the thought of using ...

4. While the keema is cooking, butter the bread on both sides and preheat the toasted-sandwich maker. Assemble the sandwiches by laying a slice of bread on a chopping board and spooning a quarter ...