Better than the basic kind, this almond-raspberry croissant bread pudding is a wonderful end to a dinner, with fresh fruit and fluffy croissants baked in a rich and comforting custard.

Alton Brown, post TV, has released his first book of essays and is about to embark on his fourth live culinary variety show tour. We talk to Alton about life at age 62.

With them, please join me in accepting the Nobel Prize for "Stuff I Just Pulled Out Of The Fridge and Turned Into Dessert." ...