administratorToday I’m sharing a real treat: exquisite French eclairs filled with crème pâtissière — a custard similar to our traditional pudding, but infinitely better. This cream is commonly used in French and francophone pastry-making. The …
Caramel Pear Cake (Poire–Caramel)
The dessert I’m sharing today comes from my wonderful cookbook Pâtisserie! by Christophe Felder. The base of this cake is a chocolate sponge layered with a delicious caramel mousse. Pears can easily be substituted with …
Pumpkin and Ricotta Lasagna
All Saints’ Day, Halloween, pumpkins and chestnuts… Autumn is a season that can feel gloomy when it’s rainy. This year, thankfully, we’re having a beautiful autumn — sunny days and golden leaves outside. Swiss shops …
Pet de Nonne – French Carnival Pastries
Pet de Nonne, which literally translates to “nun’s fart” 😉, are light, airy French pastries made from choux pastry and then deep-fried to golden perfection. Similar in concept to Spanish or Mexican churros (also featured …
Baked Chicory
An interesting combination of flavors: slightly bitter chicory, salty ham, and aromatic cheese. Chicory is a very healthy vegetable, though not very popular in some countries. Baked, especially in such a tasty combination, it’s sure …
Commercy Madeleines
Light and fluffy, these madeleines are irresistible—you could eat them endlessly. I found this recipe on the blog La cuisine de Bernard. The batter should be chilled for at least 2 hours before baking. …
Soft Sandwich Bread (Pain de Mie)
Fluffy, homemade, and free of additives. Is there anything better than bread baked with your own hands? Known in France as pain de mie, this bread is soft, tender, and slightly sweet, perfect for toasting, …
Baked Salmon on Buttery Vegetables in Puff Pastry
I found this recipe on Mercotte’s blog, which features a fantastic collection of French (and other) recipes. Mercotte is a frequent guest on the French show Le Meilleur Pâtissier, where contestants compete for the title …
French Rolls with Crème Pâtissière and Chocolate Chunks
These are indulgent, flavorful pastries filled with creamy custard and chunks of chocolate. The addition of orange juice and zest perfectly complements the other flavors. I discovered this recipe in Fou de Pâtisserie magazine. It …
French Crepes – Finally, the Best!
I finally found the recipe for the best crepes in the world. They are perfect: thin, delicate, and they don’t tear. The flavor is amazing — actually, you have two incredible flavor options to choose …
Bûche de Noël with Nutella and Whipped Cream
The Bûche de Noël is a traditional Christmas dessert in France and many other French-speaking countries. In French, bûche means “log.” The name comes from a custom that originated in France around the 12th century: …
Brioche Nanterre
A melt-in-your-mouth, buttery yeast dough — the French cousin of the challah. This tender, breakfast-style bread is perfect served with homemade jam or simply a pat of good butter. The recipe comes from Fou de …
Potato Dauphinois – The Real Deal
Why “the real deal”? Because there are countless recipes for this gratin, with all sorts of variations and additions. The true version is simple and perfect in its simplicity, made from just three ingredients: potatoes, …
Baguettes – Traditional French Recipe
One of the simplest bread recipes I’ve ever used. No sourdough or starters involved. The baguettes are very tasty, with a perfectly crisp crust. Ingredients (for 2 small baguettes): 375 g (about 3 cups) …