Visions of sugar plums are supposed to be dancing in your head this time of year. And then there is Tchaikovsky’s enchanting Sugar Plum Fairy, queen of the confections in his iconic, Christmastime ...

Recipe from Laura Pipkin Kramer. Start the truffles the day before you want them, because they must sit overnight in the middle of the process. The recipe is involved, but the delicious results ...

It’s just chocolate, butter and cream, rolled up in a ball — what’s not to love? The truffle is the simplest and chicest of confections, a bite-sized flavor bomb with just a touch of rustic charm.

The Taste of Home team worked hard to enjoy over 16 pounds of chocolate and 28 different chocolate brands to find the best ...

Chocolate remains among the most mystical of culinary delights, but too often home cooks avoid its pleasures because chocolate intimidates them. They think of the mysterious act of “tempering” ...