I have a weakness for peanut butter cookies when I'm craving something truly comforting and easy. I've tried them […]
Peanut butter cookies: my recipe for crispy on the outside and soft on the inside Read more »
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 […]
Galette de Pérouges: the recipe for a thin, brioche-like sugar tart Read more »
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. […]
Almond pastry: my recipe for a flaky pastry with a soft and fragrant center Read more »
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 steps of my recipe 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 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 »
I have a weakness for anything with that slightly "foresty" chestnut flavor. This chestnut syrup, I put it […]
Chestnut syrup: the recipe that elevates all your desserts! 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 cobbled together this protein cookie without whey one evening when I wanted a real cookie, not some dry, "bar-type" thing. The challenge, […]
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 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 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 […]
Like many others, I discovered violet jelly on a slice of lightly buttered toast, with its very sweet floral aroma reminiscent of […]
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've had a weakness for canelés ever since the first time I ate a truly perfect one: the dark, shiny, almost crispy shell, and […]
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 […]
