Candy

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. This recipe also works with oranges and tangerines: Substitute 2 oranges or 3 tangerines for the grapefruit.

"The recipes here reflect my British roots, but not necessarily my family traditions," writes Mairi Morrison of London, England. "Although my mother is from Scotland and my father is from Northern Ireland, I grew up in Los Angeles, where our weeknight meals were typically American: spaghetti, tacos, and burgers. It wasn't until I moved to Europe that I became really interested in food. Here in London my social life is centered around the table. I really like this dish because it is typically British, and perfect for a rainy winter evening in London." Make these ahead if you like (they will keep for a week in the fridge) or make them on a whim, since the recipe is so easy. Lyle's Golden Syrup is a popular British sweetener with a flavor that's similar to mild honey.

By using a microwave to melt the chocolate, you can whip up a batch of these sophisticated truffles in no time. The ground espresso beans add great coffee flavor. Serve the truffles directly from the refrigerator because they soften quickly at room temperature.

A perfect double topping for ice cream or frozen yogurt. For gift giving, test program director Lane Crowther places the sauce and the praline in two separate jars, then wraps them in cellophane and ribbons. The praline can also be broken into large pieces and packaged in tins to give as candy.

Active time: 45 minutes Start to finish: 5 hours

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This recipe originally accompanied Cherry-Fudge Brownies with Chocolate Sauce .

Arrange in boxes lined with waxed paper. Try simple take-out cartons tied up with raffia and decorated with small pinecones.

These rich and chocolaty treats are great for holiday gift-giving—if you can bring yourself to part with them.

Nutty bites for an afternoon boost or postpartum nourishment.

Assembling these dessert cups in muffin tin liners (just the liners!) helps speed up the process and ensure the sticky date caramel doesn’t get out of hand.

A beautiful spring wedding cake inspired by the upcoming royal wedding.

Crush candies in a plastic bag with a rolling pin. Using a hand mixer is more effective than a stand mixer for this chocolate-peppermint fudge recipe.

Known as mendiants in France, these adorned chocolate bites are a holiday tradition.

Caramelized white chocolate forms the base of this rich ganache confection; the snowballs are more like truffles than cookies.