Maple-Bourbon Banana Pudding Cake.

We loaded the menu with vegetables and thought the vegetable station would be the slowest.It turned out to be the craziest," says Goin.

"I didn't set out to start a trend.I just loved vegetables and wanted to cook them.And it turned out to be the most influential part of my cooking.".

As big an impact as the Best New Chefs have had on American cuisine, for the chefs themselves, the award was both an acknowledgement of their craft and a catalyst for more success, starting with the very first class.For Daniel Boulud, being named as a Best New Chef conferred validation.

As a French citizen working on American soil, Boulud says, "I felt for the first time totally included and recognized as an American chef.".

George Rose/Getty Images.Wrap pastry disks individually in plastic wrap; flatten slightly with a rolling pin.

Chill until firm, at least 1 hour or up to 2 days.Pastry disks may also be frozen up to 1 month; thaw at room temperature before using.. Preheat oven to 350°F.

Remove 1 pastry disk from fridge, and unwrap; reserve remaining disk for another use.Roll 1 dough disk into a 12-inch round on a lightly floured work surface.