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27.01.12

ECLAIRS

This French dessert demands refined pastry skill as one must perfect the pâte à choux, crème pâtissière and ganache. Here are the ones we liked best.

03.01.12

KUEH LAPIS

This Indonesia layered cake may come in new-fangled flavours like chocolate, prunes and pandan, but we say, there’s nothing quite like the original.

01.12.11

DUCK CONFIT

A traditional mainstay of French bistro menus, the best renditions showcase an amazingly crispy skin and succulent flesh.

01.11.11

STICKY DATE PUDDING

This classic British dessert is seemingly simple to execute. But it requires the right amount of moisture, density and sweetness. Here are the ones who aced our test.

29.09.11

PORK KNUCKLES

Oktoberfest occurs only once a year, but there’s no reason why you shouldn’t enjoy this German delicacy all year round. Here’s the best of the lot.

02.09.11

WAFFLES

Crisp, gridded shells, fluffy insides, and an array of toppings. It’s no wonder this comfort food is good for breakfast and dessert. Here’s the cream of the crop.

28.07.11

DURIAN DESSERTS

The king of fruit is the ultimate palate-pleaser for most Singaporeans, but their complex aromas can be extremely thorny to work into desserts. Here are the purveyors who get it right.

28.06.11

FISH & CHIPS

The bar nosh staple of the Brits is tricky to get right, requiring a flavourful yet crisp batter, well-cooked fish and thick-cut chips, all without being too greasy. Here’s the pick of the lot.

31.05.11

EGG TARTS

Though rooted in Portugese and British history, the egg custard pastry has won Chinese hearts to become a mainstay of dim sum menus. Here’s the best of the bunch.

30.04.11

THIN CRUST PIZZAS

The criterion for the modern version of Italy’s Neapolitan pie—fresh and generous toppings, warm, gooey cheese, and a crispy cornicione, or pizza lip. Here’s our pick of who fits the canon.

ECLAIRS

KUEH LAPIS

DUCK CONFIT

STICKY DATE PUDDING

PORK KNUCKLES

WAFFLES

DURIAN DESSERTS

FISH & CHIPS

EGG TARTS

THIN CRUST PIZZAS

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