Pêche Melba has definitely been my favorite dessert I’ve made this summer season! We love the freshness from the peaches, the sweetness from the raspberry ‘coulis’, and the refreshing taste from the ice cream. This was actually the dessert we made for our joint-birthday party […]
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Mousse ricotta & fruits rouge • Ricotta & berry mousse
Looking for an easy-to-make, eye-catching, and delicious dessert for your next summer party? This ricotta and berry mousse will surely wow your guests! We love summer because of the beautiful weather, but fresh berries from the farmers’ market are just as important of a reason. […]
Financier • French almond “gold bar” cake
‘Financier’ is a small French almond cake flavored with brown butter. The name comes from its traditional shape (which looks like a bar of gold) and its golden color from the brown butter. Of course if you have traditional financier trays, that would be ideal- […]
Tarte à la rhubarbe • Rhubarb tart
It is rhubarb season and we couldn’t be more excited to make our first sweet tart of the year with some from our local farmers’ market! If you have never tried rhubarb, it is pretty sour and when used in desserts, it tastes very much […]
Beignets aux pommes • Apple beignets
They say “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”. This might not be a doctor’s recommended way of eating apples, but it sure is delicious. Just as donuts and fried Oreos are popular at state fairs in the U.S., beignets are a must-haves for […]
Gâteau marbré • Marble cake
Although France is known for its ‘pâtisseries’ filled with beautiful fresh pastries, one of my favorite treats growing up was this packaged marble cake called ‘Savane’. This half vanilla / half chocolate cake is perfectly moist with a light and spongy texture. I definitely love […]
Tarte flambée / Flammekueche• Alsatian flatbread with cream, bacon, onion, and Gruyère
‘Tarte flambée’ (also known as ‘Flammekueche’ in Alsaltian and ‘Flammkuchen’ in German) is an iconic dish from Alsace, my home region. A communal dish beloved by everyone, the tradition is to order one tarte at a time and share it in the center of the […]
Oeufs cocottes
A simple, yet super decadent recipe. Why stop at just a runny egg yolk when you can triple the creaminess by adding crème fraîche and melted cheese. Crème fraîche, which translates to “fresh cream”, is a rich and thick soured cream. It is a beloved […]
Crème brûlée au cà phê • Vietnamese coffee crème brûlée
‘Crème brûlée’ is one of the most classic French desserts that probably don’t need a description. To this day, a vast majority of French restaurants have their version on their menu. Our fusion recipe adds some strong Vietnamese drip coffee to the traditional custard, which […]