Mark Rothko has been in the news lately, with significant sales of his artwork coming up next month and the release last month of a short film about his enduring tribute to a fellow artist.

Lazarus-Reiman and Rizzie at Golden Eagle and Nick and Toni's and a cajun dinner at Bridgehampton Inn

What is the most complicated dish you have ever made? Was it a success, was it worth it? Would you make it again?

It has occurred to me that there really isn’t enough space in this column to include any, even one, super-fancy complicated recipe such as consommé, or Julia Child’s boeuf bourguignon. So I am offering one recipe that will impress people, Lenôtre’s chocolate mousse, and one that is difficult and easy at the same time, biscuits!</p><p>I’m sorry I don’t recall how many portions this recipe makes, certainly enough for eight people. Be aware that it contains raw eggs. Use the best quality chocolate you can find.