I have a weakness for a proper Black Forest cake: a light cocoa sponge, a kirsch-flavored syrup, tangy sour cherries, […]
Black Forest cake in the Thermomix: how I optimize the recipe steps Read more »
I have a weakness for gingerbread: that aroma of warm honey, of spices that tickle the nose, and that slightly dense but […] texture
Gluten-free gingerbread: my healthy recipe with honey, rice flour, and buckwheat flour. Read more »
I make these oatmeal and banana waffles when I'm craving something comforting, but without going overboard and ending up with a "fairground dessert" waffle […]
For a long time, I thought meringue was all about "oven time, at least two hours, and cross your fingers." Then I tried it in an air fryer, just out of curiosity… […]
I discovered square biscuits during a visit to Salers, a village in the Cantal region that has the knack of making you hungry just by looking at it […]
Salers Squares: My simple recipe for these traditional Cantal biscuits Read more »
I've made this Pierre Hermé-style cake several times because it ticks exactly what I expect from a "real" pastry-style cake: a soft crumb […]
Pierre Hermé-style cake: a subtle recipe inspired by a great pastry chef Read more »
I discovered bsissa like one discovers a treasure in a cupboard: a jar of golden powder, smelling of toast, anise, and […]
Tunisian Bsissa: A shortbread recipe that gives you energy Read more »
I have a weakness for bredeles: these little Alsatian biscuits have that simple, comforting quality that everyone loves! The […]
Homemade Alsatian Bredeles: My Traditional Butter Recipe Read more »
I truly understood Tunisian baklava the day I stopped seeing it as a simple “honey dessert” recipe and […]
My recipe for Tunisian Baklava: a delicious oriental pastry! Read more »
I have a weakness for chestnut cream: that slightly vanilla-flavored chestnut taste, both rustic and indulgent, it takes me back […]
Chestnut cream ice cream without an ice cream maker: my homemade recipe Read more »
I discovered this sweet version of tarte flambée during a stay in Alsace, in a small winstub where the chef offered this creation as a […]
I have a particular fondness for bento cakes: this simple, tall little cake that gives the impression of having made a real pastry shop […]
Chocolate Bento Cake: My recipe for a moist and flavorful mini layer cake Read more »
Portuguese-style pumpkin jam is the kind of recipe that surprised me the first time: you expect something like […]
Portuguese-style pumpkin jam: my recipe with lemon and cinnamon Read more »
Belgian rice tart is my kind of "simple but serious" dessert. It starts with a creamy, vanilla-flavored rice pudding, which is then poured into […]
Belgian rice tart: the recipe for an easy but little-known dessert Read more »
I came up with this peach and mascarpone charlotte one day when I wanted a "pastry" dessert without going through the […]
The first time I heard about Curbelets, they pronounced it to me with the accent: "Curbélets." And then I knew that […]
Curbelets: the traditional recipe from the Tarn region, slightly enhanced. Read more »
I have a weakness for rose-flavored Turkish delight when I'm in the mood for a very simple dessert, no oven required, but made with a real technique of […]
Rose-flavored Turkish Delight: the recipe for a soft and fragrant oriental confection Read more »
I discovered aletria somewhat by chance during a family meal with Portuguese friends: a large, shallow dish, a smooth surface, some […]
Portuguese Aletria: The traditional dessert recipe of the country Read more »
I spent a long time looking for a banana bread that ticked all the boxes: a strong banana flavor, a wonderfully soft crumb, and a sweetness that wasn't overpowering
Healthy banana bread: a soft and delicious recipe! Read more »
I have a weakness for plum tart when the end of summer gently transitions into autumn: it smells of comforting French cuisine, without […]
Queen Claude plum tart, quetsche, the recipe from Ms. Anne-Sophie Pic Read more »
I've made this candied fruit cake (Sophie Dudemaine's recipe) an indecent number of times since I got my hands on "[...]"
I cobbled together this protein cookie without whey one evening when I wanted a real cookie, not some dry, "bar-type" thing. The challenge, […]
It took me a while to find a gluten-free and lactose-free cookie base that truly resembled a “classic cookie”: not a dry biscuit, […]
Gluten-free and lactose-free cookies: a healthier recipe that's still full of flavor! Read more »
The first time I tasted a cacavelli, what struck me most was this very Corsican contrast: a soft, almost brioche-like dough, and in the center the […]
The recipe for Cacavelli (the Corsican Easter cake) Read more »
I have a weakness for citrus jams with character, the kind that smell of cooking when they're simmering in the pan. Citron (and […]
Citron or Buddha's Hand Jam: a recipe full of character! Read more »
The first time I tasted a macaron from Saint-Jean-de-Luz, I was surprised: it was nothing like the filled "Parisian" macarons. There, […]
I discovered myrtle jam while enjoying very "maquis" breakfasts: a spoonful on buttered toast, and that was all […]
I discovered Kaak Warka somewhat by chance, in a metal tin sitting on a coffee table, next to a steaming cup of tea. […]
I cobbled together this dessert recipe one winter evening, with a box of Catalan panellets on the counter and some pears that were begging to be used […]
Panellet parfait with pear and rosemary: a crunchy recipe that will surprise! Read more »
The first time I made Catalan panellets, I understood why these little bites reappear every year around All Saints' Day: it's simple, […]
I was skeptical about egg-free chocolate mousse for a long time… until the day I really took the time to treat it like a “real” one […]
Chocolate mousse with silken tofu: the egg-free recipe Read more »
Apple crumble is my go-to dessert when I'm craving something comforting without having to make a complicated pastry. I've […]
Apple crumble: a recipe that's both meltingly soft and crunchy. Read more »
I've long had a somewhat… nervous relationship with macarons. One day they come out smooth and perfectly risen, the next they crack without warning. […]
I whipped up this tiramisu one winter evening when I was craving a comforting dessert, but without the classic coffee and ladyfinger combination. In terms of […]
Winter tiramisu with chocolate & pear cookies: a comforting recipe Read more »
I baked this Saint-Epvre Cake one day when I was craving a real family cake, nothing fancy, but with a truly French flavor. The name […]
I have a weakness for almond tuiles: those ultra-thin little biscuits that pop when you bite into them, then melt, leaving behind the taste […]
I've tried quite a few chocolate cakes, but when I want a chocolate dessert that everyone will love without spending all evening in the kitchen, I […]
Cyril Lignac's chocolate fondant: an easy and delicious recipe Read more »
I remade this financier recipe after seeing the famous Cyril Lignac challenge: the idea is to obtain a soft, almost melt-in-your-mouth financier, with […]
Cyril Lignac's financier recipe: easy, moist, and foolproof. Read more »
I developed this spread recipe inspired by an idea I love from Cyril Lignac: going straight to the flavor, without any shortcuts. […]
Easy & delicious spread recipe, Cyril Lignac style Read more »
Genoa bread is my go-to dessert when I'm craving something truly French, simple on paper, but with that incredible moistness you never forget […]
Genoa cake: inspired by Cyril Lignac's recipe (and others) Read more »
I have a particular fondness for apple caramel: it's the kind of simple thing that nonetheless has an immediate "wow" factor. I […]
I've had a weakness for canelés ever since the first time I ate a truly perfect one: the dark, shiny, almost crispy shell, and […]
I have a weakness for Corsican doughnuts with fresh cheese, the kind that arrive still warm at the table, with a thin, crackly crust and a […]
Clafouflan is my go-to comfort dessert when I'm craving something simple, distinctly French, and truly comforting. I discovered it somewhat by chance at […]
I always come back to chocolate chip cookies when I'm craving a simple, reliable, and frankly comforting dessert. I've tried quite a few versions over the years […]
I cobbled together this pavlova one day when I had strawberries that filled the kitchen with their aroma and some rhubarb that was clearly asking for attention. In the spring, […]
This panna cotta was inspired by a stroll through the spring market where I fell in love with the first bunches of pink rhubarb and the […]
This tartlet recipe came to me one autumn afternoon when I wanted to put a new spin on the classic apple tart. I had the idea to add some […]
I created this whisky panna cotta during an autumn dinner when I was looking for an unusual dessert. The idea came to me while tasting […]
This recipe was born from a stroll through a Provençal market one July morning. Sun-ripened peaches sat alongside bunches of fragrant basil, […]
This verrine recipe came to me one evening in December, when I discovered a forgotten bag of chestnuts in my cupboard and some very ripe pears […]
I created this dessert last winter for a dinner party with friends, looking to surprise them with something unexpected. The idea came to me when I saw my pears […]
Creamy Pear and Chestnut Soup with Walnut Crumble Read more »
I created this panna cotta one Sunday in May when my garden was overflowing with rhubarb and my first strawberry plants were beginning to ripen. The idea came to me […]
Rhubarb and strawberry panna cotta with fresh mint Read more »
Far breton is a rustic pastry originating from Brittany, embodying the most traditional aspects of French gastronomy. […]
