What are almond tuiles? Almond tuiles are thin crispy French cookies known for their distinctive curved shape, which is obtained by placing the tuiles on a rounded item, such as a rolling pin or a bottle of wine, as soon as they come out of the oven. These light and crispy tuile cookies are […]
I recently (re) discovered panna cotta and remembered how delicious it can be. It is a great summer dessert as it’s very light (even though it is made from cream) and fruity. It is typically served with a variety of fruits: berries, exotic fruits, pears, etc. For my first homemade panna cotta, I wanted to make […]
These strawberry and gingersnap verrines are the result of a last minute improvisation, a variation on the strawberry and mascarpone tart. Light and fruity, they went down really well, so here they are! This dessert is very easy and quick to prepare. All you need is a food processor or blender and you’ll be done in […]
Every time I go to the Alsace region in France, I scour the pastry shops for a rhubarb meringue pie. I’ve always loved the contrast of the tartness from the rhubarb and the sweetness of the meringue and custard filling. I have tried making it at home quite a few times but never really succeeded; […]
This lemon tiramisu recipe is a nice summer twist on the traditional Italian coffee tiramisu. The brightness of the fresh lemons and limoncello, combined with a light ricotta cream and soaked ladyfingers, make this recipe a perfect summer desser
The stars of this tart are definitely the caramelized garlic cloves! If you love garlic recipes, this one is for you. I couldn’t resist sneaking a few morsels while making the tart, and my recommendation to you is to make extra for later (or, who am I kidding, for sampling by the cook […]