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By Jason Licker
Published 2020
Like many other culinary delights, flan was created during the Roman Empire. It began as a savory dish, but other cultures adapted their own versions after the fall of the empire. Thus, a sweet flan was born and has remained a mighty culinary staple that has long outlived ancient Rome.
The first time I had flan was in a Mexican restaurant in Long Island. They placed a gloriously firm and creamy steamed custard in front of me, doused in caramel. I immediately registered my approval w
