Escargot is one of those slightly intimidating French dishes you only pretend to know about. But actually, this snail dish isn't all that scary; it's essentially mollusks in a rich, herbaceous sauce.

SEATTLE — Escargot inspires revulsion, passion, and confusion. Many people can't seem to wrap their heads around the fact that some cultures eat snails. Escargot is considered a French dish, although ...

Would you eat this? Louisiana officials are warning the state’s cooks to be wary if they try to eat the invasive giant apple snails spreading in swamps. The snails are native to South America.

Cajun food is known to be rustic, but Louisiana officials are suggesting caution when it comes to eating the giant invasive snails spreading in the state’s swamps. The bayous have become a popular ...