The better and more intense your stock, the better the soups going to be. This soup, in particular, is a very good argument for making y...

Escargots have been considered a delicacy from as far back as ancient Rome, and for good reason. While the idea of eating snails, even fancy French snails, might seem strange at first, they have a rich, buttery flavor that appeals to audiences the world over. Escargots are popular in Spain and Portugal, but are perhaps most known as a part of French cuisine. This escargot recipe calls for canned snails, so there's no need to hunt down any fresh ones, and makes for a sophisticated appetizer at any dinner party.

Long thought of as a “trash fish,” skate is one of the truly great seafood items: tender, sweet, well-textured--and cheap. Which is why m...

You pick it, friendwhatever cut you want to use. Most restaurants opt for sirloin (at Les Halles we use the relatively obscure pav), bu...

There are certain rules in the world of cooking. One of them is that color contrast is a good thing. A plate with too much white, for ins...

This is one of the most popular dishes at Les Halles. Yet another dish that would really benefit from a stash of good demi-glace.

This is good stuff. Sweeter and more full-bodied than raw garlic, Its a nice garnish or flavoring agent.

Traditionally, this dish is cooked entirely with red wine. And that’s fine, just fine. But if you listened to me earlier, and keep a stas...

It's one thing to make a chicken recipe, but it's another if you're attempting Coq au Vin! This recipe takes several days to prepare, but don't let that stop you from trying it. Many of the steps are actually easy to do and require cooking skills you've likely used countless times in the past. This recipe is perfect for serving for a special occasion, so consider keeping this recipe up your sleeves the next time you want to impress that special someone. If you really want to impress your date, then serve Anthony Bourdain's recipe for Crme Brle for dessert!

There were surely few lowlier, more stupid moments in American history than when a few boobish media whores started talking about changin...