Chocolate Ding-a-Lings

Vanilla cream oozes out the bottom, just like in the original.

Pumpkin Flan

A tasty take on the custardy dessert.

Saffron Ice Cream (Bastani-e gol-o bolbol)

Studded with pistachios and frozen cream.

The Basics: How to Make an Icebox Cake

The easiest, most addictive dessert ever.

Eggnog

A rich, creamy festive classic.

The classic dessert topping.

Flash-Frozen Hot Chocolate

The Anti-Griddle allows you to instantly freeze almost anything, while keeping the center still gooey.

Another Secretly High-Calorie Salad

This week’s mission: Cold meets hot on a lettuce bed, and a new fast-food breakfast.

The Basics: How to Make Mashed Potatoes

Creamy, buttery, and good with Thanksgiving gravy.

It's Not Fat, It's Big-Boned

In honor of its 50th year, Bon Appétit muscles in with a heavy tome.

Absinthe Will Get You in Trouble

Absinthe has a pretty elaborate set-up, which is part of the fun. The fact that real absinthe is illegal is beside the point.

My Bubbe, Your Bubbe

One Jewish grandmother dispenses Hanukkah recipes and wisdom.

Play It Cool

A menu of no-cook recipes for the hottest days.

From Tub to Mouth

This week’s mission: premade spreadable cheesecake filling and high-end mass-market soups.

10 Super Bowl Party Shortcuts

Less time cooking means more time for beer and TV.