Cyril Lignac-style chocolate mousse
I have a weakness for "old-fashioned" chocolate mousse: few ingredients, zero fuss, and that moment when you break the spoon […]
Creamy rum raisin ice cream: my recipe without an ice cream maker
I have a weakness for old-fashioned rum raisin ice cream: that vanilla cream flavor, the little kick of rum, and especially those raisins […]
Salted caramel ice cream: my recipe with custard
I've had a weakness for salted caramel ice cream ever since a trip to Brittany where, honestly, I ate it at completely questionable hours. […]
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Nougat ice cream: my creamy recipe with a hint of honey
I have a weakness for nougat ice cream because it has that "festive dessert" feel without being over the top: honey, […]
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Red berry meringue ice cream bombe: my recipe with crème anglaise
I have a weakness for showy desserts that are actually quite simple in concept. The meringue ice cream bombe is exactly that: you prepare a […]
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Frozen Vacherin in 3 Flavors: My Recipe - Vanilla, Strawberry, Chocolate
I have a weakness for vacherin glacé: it's the "wow" dessert that remains surprisingly simple when you're well-organized. The base is a meringue […]
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Canistrelli with anise: the recipe for a crunchy biscuit that smells like Corsica
I have a weakness for canistrelli: these slightly rustic, wonderfully crunchy Corsican biscuits that you can nibble on without thinking, with a coffee or a […]
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Gluten-free brownie: my healthy recipe, true to the original
I spent a long time searching for a gluten-free brownie that truly resembles a “classic” brownie: a slightly crispy crust, a dense and fudgy center, […]
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Hanukkah doughnuts: my soft, jam-filled recipe
For a long time, I believed that Hanukkah doughnuts were necessarily a bakery affair: perfect pieces, puffed up to the millimeter, with a jam that […]
Gluten-free King Cake: my healthy recipe with frangipane
For a long time, I believed that celebrating Epiphany with a gluten-free king cake inevitably meant a compromise: either a crumbly pastry, or […]
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Nutella and Banana Pizza: My Crispy and Delicious Recipe
I make this Nutella and banana pizza when I want a dessert to share, something simple but really satisfying: a thin crust […]
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Fougerolles cherry fritters: the secret to a recipe that's both crispy and soft
I make these Fougerolles cherry fritters when I'm in the mood for a simple, slightly rustic dessert, but one that really delivers on its flavors: […]
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Peanut butter cookies: my recipe for crispy on the outside and soft on the inside
I have a weakness for peanut butter cookies when I'm craving something truly comforting and easy. I've tried them […]
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Almond pastry: my recipe for a puff pastry with a soft and fragrant center
Almond pastries are my go-to treat when I'm craving a flaky pastry that's crisp and crunchy, but with a soft, fragrant center. […]
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Pear jelly: my recipe with a touch of lemon and a hint of vanilla
Pear jelly is my little indulgence when I want to capture the taste of the fruit without the texture of jam. It gives you something […]
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Black Forest cake in the Thermomix: how I optimize the steps of my recipe
I have a weakness for a proper Black Forest cake: a light cocoa sponge, a kirsch-flavored syrup, tangy sour cherries, […]
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Gluten-free gingerbread: my healthy recipe with honey, rice flour, and buckwheat flour
I have a weakness for gingerbread: that aroma of warm honey, of spices that tickle the nose, and that slightly dense but […] texture
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Oatmeal and banana waffles: my delicious recipe
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 […]
Air fryer meringue: my light and crispy recipe
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… […]
Salers Squares: my simple recipe for these traditional Cantal biscuits
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 […]
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Pierre Hermé-style cake: a subtle recipe inspired by a great pastry chef
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 […]
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Tunisian Bsissa: a shortbread recipe that gives you energy
I discovered bsissa like one discovers a treasure in a cupboard: a jar of golden powder, smelling of toast, anise, and […]
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My recipe for Tunisian Baklava: a delicious oriental pastry!
I truly understood Tunisian baklava the day I stopped seeing it as a simple “honey dessert” recipe and […]
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Chestnut cream ice cream without an ice cream maker: my homemade recipe
I have a weakness for chestnut cream: that slightly vanilla-flavored chestnut taste, both rustic and indulgent, it takes me back […]
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Sweet tarte flambée: the Alsatian recipe
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 […]
Chocolate Bento Cake: My recipe for a moist and punchy mini layer cake
I have a particular fondness for bento cakes: this simple, tall little cake that gives the impression of having made a real pastry shop […]
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Portuguese-style pumpkin jam: my recipe with lemon and cinnamon
Portuguese-style pumpkin jam is the kind of recipe that surprised me the first time: you expect something like […]
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Chestnut syrup: the recipe that enhances all your desserts!
I have a weakness for anything with that slightly "foresty" chestnut flavor. This chestnut syrup, I put it […]
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Belgian rice tart: the recipe for an easy but little-known dessert
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 […]
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Peach and mascarpone charlotte: the recipe for a simple, fresh and incredibly creamy dessert
I came up with this peach and mascarpone charlotte one day when I wanted a "pastry" dessert without going through the […]
Curbelets: the traditional recipe from the Tarn region, slightly enhanced
The first time I heard about Curbelets, they pronounced it to me with the accent: "Curbélets." And then I knew that […]
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Rose-flavored Turkish delight: the recipe for a soft and fragrant oriental confection
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 […]
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Portuguese Aletria: the country's traditional dessert recipe
I discovered aletria somewhat by chance during a family meal with Portuguese friends: a large, shallow dish, a smooth surface, some […]
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Queen Claude plum tart, quetsche, the recipe from Mrs. Anne-Sophie Pic
I have a weakness for plum tart when the end of summer gently transitions into autumn: it smells of comforting French cuisine, without […]
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Candied fruit cake: Sophie Dudemaine's recipe
I've made this candied fruit cake (Sophie Dudemaine's recipe) an indecent number of times since I got my hands on "[...]"
Protein cookies without whey: my healthy recipe
I cobbled together this protein cookie without whey one evening when I wanted a real cookie, not some dry, "bar-type" thing. The challenge, […]
Gluten-free and lactose-free cookies: a healthier recipe that still packs a punch!
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, […]
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Citron or Buddha's Hand Jam: a recipe full of character!
I have a weakness for citrus jams with character, the kind that smell of cooking when they're simmering in the pan. Citron (and […]
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Saint-Jean-de-Luz macaron: my adapted recipe
The first time I tasted a macaron from Saint-Jean-de-Luz, I was surprised: it was nothing like the filled "Parisian" macarons. There, […]
Pistachio liqueur: my homemade recipe
I have a weakness for homemade liqueurs: they smell of cooking that takes its time, even when the recipe itself is quick. The […]
Myrtle jam: the improved traditional recipe
I discovered myrtle jam while enjoying very "maquis" breakfasts: a spoonful on buttered toast, and that was all […]
Kaak Warka: the authentic Tunisian recipe
I discovered Kaak Warka somewhat by chance, in a metal tin sitting on a coffee table, next to a steaming cup of tea. […]
Panellet parfait with pear & rosemary: a crispy recipe that will surprise!
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 […]
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Catalan panellets: the almost authentic recipe
The first time I made Catalan panellets, I understood why these little bites reappear every year around All Saints' Day: it's simple, […]
Chocolate mousse with silken tofu: the egg-free recipe
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 […]
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Apple crumble: a recipe that's both meltingly soft and crunchy at the same time
Apple crumble is my go-to dessert when I'm craving something comforting without having to make a complicated pastry. I've […]
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Pistachio macaron: the gourmet Italian recipe
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. […]
Saint-Epvre Cake: a Lorraine pastry
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 […]
Cyril Lignac's recipe for crispy almond tuiles
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 […]
Cyril Lignac-style chocolate fondant: an easy and delicious recipe
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 […]
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Genoa cake: inspired by Cyril Lignac's recipe (and others)
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 […]
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Homemade apple caramel
I have a particular fondness for apple caramel: it's the kind of simple thing that nonetheless has an immediate "wow" factor. I […]
Cannelés: the improved Bordeaux recipe
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 […]
My Clafouflan Recipe
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 […]
My chocolate chip cookie recipe
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 […]
Strawberry-rhubarb panna cotta with fresh mint
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 […]
Apple and vanilla pear tarts
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 […]
Whisky Panna Cotta with Caramelized Pears
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 […]
Creamy peach and basil with crunchy blueberries
This recipe was born from a stroll through a Provençal market one July morning. Sun-ripened peaches sat alongside bunches of fragrant basil, […]
Rhubarb-strawberry panna cotta with fresh mint
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 […]
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