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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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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Blackcurrant and lemon muffin: a recipe with invigorating and tangy fruits
I have a weakness for muffin recipes when I want a quick but really elegant snack. These blackcurrant and lemon ones, I've […]
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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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Galette de Pérouges: the recipe for a thin, brioche-like sugar tart
The first time I ate a galette de Pérouges was after a stroll through the medieval town of Pérouges, in the heart of the Ain region, not […]
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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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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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Homemade Alsatian Bredeles: my traditional recipe with butter
I have a weakness for bredeles: these little Alsatian biscuits have that simple, comforting quality that everyone loves! The […]
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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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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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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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Healthy banana bread: a soft and delicious recipe!
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
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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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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, […]
The recipe for Cacavelli (the Corsican Easter cake)
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 […]
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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, […]
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 […]
Violet jelly: the recipe
Like many others, I discovered violet jelly on a slice of lightly buttered toast, with its very sweet floral aroma reminiscent of […]
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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Cyril Lignac's financier recipe: easy, moist and foolproof
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 […]
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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 […]
Reviews of the 5 Best Chocolate Bars for Pastry Making
Which chocolate will make your ganaches, glazes, and truffles IRRESISTIBLE? When it comes to baking, choosing the right chocolate really makes all the difference! What […]