Dining out on Valentine’s Day can be a hassle. The crowds, the lines and the parking can make the whole thing seem less than romantic. Plus, it falls on a Friday this year, making it even more hectic.

Make cheesy, feather-light individual goat cheese souffles with chives to honor the moms in your life on their day. They're baked twice, but they're still deliciously creamy. While the idea of ...

Place whites and yolks in separate bowls. Let whites warm to room temperature – 1 hour. Grease bottom of 15”x10 ½” jelly roll pan, line bottom with waxed paper; then grease waxed paper with butter.

A good souffle is a transcendent bit of cooking, delivering a wallop of flavor on a breathy whisper. It is intense yet ethereal, profound but insubstantial -- like one of Ferran Adria’s foams, or a ...

This souffle from Zax Tavern in Berkeley is baked in individual ramekins, then cooled and baked again right before serving, making it a great choice for entertaining. Tasters loved its delicate ...

Preheat oven to 375° and generously butter a 2-qt. casserole dish. In a large, heavy saucepan bring water, half-and-half, and salt to a boil. Stir in the grits, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook, ...

1. Preheat the oven to 375°. Butter a 1 1/2-quart soufflé dish and coat it with 2 tablespoons of the Parmigiano. 2. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter. Stir in the flour to make a paste. Gradually ...

French chef Jacques Pépin's mother made this souffle for his father when they married. It begins with a classic béchamel (white) sauce but then takes a turn. Instead of separating the eggs, adding the ...

Like Parisians, souffles have a reputation for being fussy. “Why bother?” I had always thought until I recently faced a Friday night with time for cooking but an all-but-barren fridge. A trip to the ...