I've been cooking off and on both professionally and at home for the last 15 years, but chocolate has never interested me. It always seemed too finicky, too exacting, too fickle a food to fuss with.

Melting chocolate is a magical process that transforms simple cocoa into a rich treat, enhancing the flavor of any dessert. It’s the key ingredient for indulgent truffles, smooth ganache and various ...

Chocolate can be melted in the microwave or on the stovetop. Use chopped chocolate or chocolate chips for best results when melting chocolate. Avoid overheating or getting water into your melted ...