Dorie Greenspan

"When corn season is over, this soup is one of the dishes I miss most. I think you’ll like cooking the kernel-less cobs with the milk—it’s a great way to get every last bit of flavor from the corn." —Dorie Greenspan

The original financier was an almond pastry created by a 19th-century Parisian pastry chef for his wealthy banker clients. This chocolate version is worth its weight in gold.