I'm a sucker for chocolate pudding. When I was growing up, I raced home from school every Wednesday in anticipation of my grandparents' weekly visit. Grandma always made chocolate pudding, sometimes even chocolate pudding pie. Her pudding carried a trademark creaminess, and it never had that nasty skin on top.

A lunch at Market Table today brought those fond memories back. Their chocolate pudding smoothly filled a coffee cup, certainly holding its own in terms of creaminess. Topped with a tiny dollop of whipped cream and a mint sprig, it came with a brittle-y nut cookie, which was fun to crumble in for texture. But the real charm was its hazelnut undercurrent and extraordinary lightness. Even Bill Cosby would get all goofy over it.

Get this delicious dish while supplies last, as it's running only as a special.