Quintessentially French, Madeleines are dainty bite-sized cakes that yields a soft middle, crispy edges, and a distinctive buttery taste. Easy and fun to make at home, they are best known for their shell-like shape and their signature bump at the top. I am sharing my tips (and the bump secret!) to master madeleines at home.
Recipe Index Welcome to the Recipe Index! Here, you’ll find a curated collection of my favorite and trusted French recipes, from classic dishes to hidden gems that bring the heart of France into your kitchen. Whether you’re craving a cozy Beef Bourguignon, a hearty French Onion Soup or dreaming of the perfect French Chocolate Cake, this index has something for every taste. Explore, get inspired and let’s cook something delicious together – à la française! Most popular RecipesThese are the top 12 recipes on the blog this month. French Style …
Almond Croissants are a classic French bakery pastry, and a surprisingly easy one to recreate at home as well! Day-old croissants filled with almond cream and topped with syrup and shaved almonds, yields a warm and flaky pastry that’s oozing with big almond flavor. You only need 25 minutes to make these freshly-baked almond croissants, that look and taste worthy of a French bakery!
This simple, no-waste apple jelly recipe uses whole apples – cores and peels included – to make a sweet, juicy tasting and colorfully translucent preserve. Enjoy it as a spread for breakfast, to glaze your roasts or serve it on a cheese platter. It also makes a great Holiday favor when visiting friends and family!
French Holiday Recipes Welcome to my collection of French Holiday recipes! Here, you’ll find my most beloved family-favorite French holiday dishes, including Cheese Puff-Pastry Twists, Easy Chicken and Mushroom Pie, and the classic French Bûche de Noël (yule log cake). Explore my guide to a traditional French Christmas dinner for full menu inspiration. Whether you’re looking for simple appetizers, festive desserts, or holiday gift ideas like Christmas cookies, this collection has you covered. Let these recipes bring French flair to your Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s celebrations! Popular readA traditional …
With Easter just a few days away, here is a little roundup of my favorite Easter-inspired French recipes from the blog: breakfast and brunch ideas, mains for hosting, springy sides and delicious chocolate desserts. Bon appétit, happy Easter, or as we say in France: Joyeuses Pâques !
A staple food in France, French toast is named “Pain perdu” which translates literally to lost bread, reflecting the use of stale bread so it doesn’t get “lost”. These slices of breads dunked in an eggy mixture and toasted in a pan are comforting, sweet and tender – and a breeze to make at home. ‘Pain Perdu” also embodies the high status granted to bread in France and the utmost importance of not wasting it.
“Chouquettes” are ubiquitous afternoon snacks in France. These bite sized choux pastry puffs topped with crisp pearl sugar, can be found in virtually every bakery at any time of the day, and are handed to you by the dozen in paper bags. Chouquettes are also a fun treat to make at home. They’re easy, quick and require only staple ingredients… and they’ll disappear fast!
I have rounded up all my favorite Holiday recipe ideas from the blog that are sure to impress and make your guests happy! From classic appetizers like a “cake salé”, a crowd-pleasing side of Potato Gratin Dauphinois, to a classic Bûche de Noël, I have over 40 recipes for you to choose from and add a little French touch to your festivities this year.
Before wrapping up the holidays, there is one final occasion the French take to eat and rejoice: the Fête des Rois, or “Feast of the Kings.” Set on January 6, the day of the Epiphany (honoring the arrival of the Three Wise Men in Bethlehem), this celebration involves eating a Galette des rois, or king cake—two circles of buttery puff pastry filled with sweet, creamy frangipane—in which a trinket, called a fève, has been hidden.
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