melting the chocolate on the stovetop using a double boiler (also called a bain marie), or melting it in the microwave. While the microwave technique may be quicker, taking time to create a double ...

To make the Christmas tree brownies, start by preparing the cake: using a knife, cut the dark chocolate into fairly small pieces (1). Melt the butter in a bain-marie (2) over low heat, then add ...