You may think of rich, tempting chocolate truffles as a gourmet indulgence, but they’re surprisingly easy to make at home. This guide explains how to make truffles, with plenty of photos and helpful ...

We conducted an aphrodisiac foods survey a few years back and discovered that the one food most considered to be a romantic gift was a box of chocolates. I love the gesture but you know what would ...

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, so I suppose you could take this truffle-making class to make a loved one some truffles. But you don’t have to have a Valentine or even like Valentine’s Day ...

Ganache is a mixture of chocolate and heavy cream. Changing the ratio of chocolate to cream will change the final texture of ganache. Ganache can be used for filling or glazing a cake, icing brownies, ...

In "Quick & Dirty," Salon Food's Mary Elizabeth Williams serves up simplified recipes and shortcuts for exhausted cooks just like you — because quick and dirty should still be delicious. When you’re ...