Thomas Keller

Fritters, made from thin matchstick slices of apples, are quickly fried in oil and sprinkled with sugar. Mound them up on a plate and watch them disappear.

Strawberries, rhubarb, lemon, and sugar are all it takes to fix a batch of the sassiest pink sauce you've ever tasted.

A gorgeous dessert, this almond cake has a rich, buttery flavor and toasted almond topping. Serve with strawberry-rhubarb compote or seasonal fruit.

Spring asparagus gets the luxe treatment with prosciutto, knee-wobblingly rich and buttery croutons, and a gently poached egg.

With honey, bay, rosemary, thyme, garlic, and parsley, this brine from chef Thomas Keller lends unspeakable amounts of flavor to pork.

You've not truly lived until you've had pork belly prepared this way. Perhaps it's time you get a life....

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.