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How to make pommes dauphinoise, the dreamy French casserole of potatoes and cream

Remember the first time you performed brain surgery? Yikes, what a mess, right?

As it turns out, poking 'round the coconut's not unlike making pommes dauphinoise, that creamy, stratified casserole of potatoey French crazitude. Sure, they're both daunting, but, once you get the hang, you'll be the belle of the gustatory ball. Watch.

WHY YOU NEED TO LEARN THIS

Oh, sure. You didn't ask why you needed to learn brain surgery, but you're asking why you need to learn dauphinoise potatoes? Honestly, Madge, sometimes I just don't understand your priorities.

THE STEPS YOU TAKE

Here are some things about dauphinoise potatoes (aka au gratin or scalloped potatoes) and food in general: First, you've probably noticed that, whether it's our dreamy potato side dish

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