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CRÊPES FLAMBÉES
The iconic crêpes flambées are made à la minute, flambéed in a syrup of lemon and orange juice, sugar, Grand Marnier and cognac. Impress guests with this dessert by flambéing the crêpes on a trivet sur la table and wait for the applause.
KING CAKE
Also known as the king cake, this sweet pie of almond cream sandwiched in a warm butter puff pastry is traditionally enjoyed during Epiphany in France. The ritual is to hide a fève (little figurine) inside the frangipane cream and serve the cake cut into slices covered with a clean tea towel. The lucky person who draws the slice with the fève is crowned king or queen and gets to wear a cardboard crown for the night. This is my no-fuss recipe that uses premade puff pastry and an almond filling. You can also add pastry cream to the almond paste for a true crème frangipane.
All Purpose SHORTCRUST
Contrary to what people think, making short crust pastry by hand is straightforward and fast. This recipe is a classic from culinary schools that yields a perfect result every time. The dough is easy to roll out, which is great for building confidence in working with pastry. Even better, this dough can be made with and without sugar, making it suitable for both sweet and savory delights, such as quiches, fruit tarts and custard flan.
CHEESE BEIGNETS
These Cheese Beignets are easy to make and require just four essential ingredients. They are the ideal sweet treats for those who appreciate delicousness with straightforward preparation.
Crème aux Oeufs
With just four basic ingredients and minimal prep time, you can create this creamy, sweet treat in just 30 minutes.
PERFECT crêpes
Having experimented with various methods of making crêpes over the years, this is my foolproof recipe that captures those delicious memories of the perfect crêpe.
CHAMPAGNE SABAYON
This simple, luscious dessert sauce is made with just egg yolks, sugar and champagne (for a splash of extravagance). Make it in minutes and serve it warm right off the stove with berries or your favourite fruit.
French Custard
The range of French desserts you can make with this sweet yellow sauce is astonishing. So, it’s an important technique to get right in French baking.
PINK PRALINES
Pink Pralines
SOUFFLE CREPES
A great alternative to the classic souffle.
BASTILLE CRêPES
Crepes to celebrate Bastille Day.
FIG & RASBERRY TART
A tart made for adults.
BASQUE CAKE
Basque cake
APRICOT ALMOND TART
Apricot Almond Tart made without a tart pan. Learn how to use puff pastry as a tart pan.
crème brûlée
The essential guide to making the perfect creme brulee.
VANILLA SLICE
How to make a simple French style vanilla slice in 30 minutes.
EASY PUFF PASTRY
This is by far the easiest puff pastry recipe you will find anywhere. It takes less than an hour to be ready and can be used in all sorts of savoury puff pastry recipes.
GRAND MARNIER SOUFFLE
Learn how to master the making of an Escoffier style Grand Marnier Soufflé.