Escargots ~ Snails with Herb Butter

Escargot with garlic butter and herbs is a classic French preparation. The snails can be served in their shells or in snail dishes, topped with puff pastry.

2 hrs

Ultimate Chocolate Marquise

An exceptionally, deeply chocolate dessert that feels light and cool. It makes an elegant finish on a warm summer night.

6 hrs 25 mins

Banana Bread by Cook’s Illustrated

A superlative version of the classic American quick bread that everyone loves. And that everyone pretty much always has the ingredients for on hand.

1 hr 30 mins

Cassoulet of White Beans, Sausage, and Duck

A French tradition born of necessity that, over the years, has been transformed into something that seems far, far more indulgent than putting to use leftovers.

3 hrs 30 mins

Classic Molten Chocolate Cakes

Sometimes called a volcano cake, this much ballyhooed molten dessert is, quite literally, bursting--er, oozing--with chocolate.

40 mins