It's what I requested for my birthday, and it was my response whenever my mom asked, "What dessert should I make?" Then, in my 20s, I had the most delicious brownie that completely shifted my opinion.

Mention “Julia Child” throughout the year, and a few iconic recipes come to mind. Coq au vin. Boeuf bourguignon. Roast chicken. But if you utter the same name and add “Thanksgiving,” I think of one ...

This recipe from the second volume of Mastering the Art of French Cooking is nontraditional but very Julia Child, with her famous love of cocktail […] ...

The French chef has never steered me wrong. • Julia Child's brownies, from Baking With Julia, are ooey-gooey with a crackly top. • Her recipe has a number of steps, but is worth it. • For the best ...