Michael Recchiuti of Recchiuti Confections in San Francisco is an astonishing artisan, but he's no snob—his s'mores and brownies are sensational. And popular: He goes through over seven tons of chocolate during the holidays alone. His recipes take two elegant forms here: Dark Chocolate with Cashew-Sesame Brittle (inspired by sesame-seed candy) and Milk Chocolate Jewels with dried cranberries and candied ginger.

Published December 2002