french RECIPe

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Want to learn how to cook French food but struggling to find the motivation to start? I get it. Sometimes, just crossing that starting line can feel like the hardest part. That’s exactly why I made this video. I want to share five important tips you should know before you begin your cooking journey. And don’t worry, when you approach it the right way, learning French cooking is easier than you might think.

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HONEY & ALMOND GALETTE

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easy LEMON TART

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Palmiers

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GLUTEN-FREE SHORTCRUST

There are plenty of ways to replace wheat flour in shortcrust pastry. After some testing, I’ve landed on an easy, tasty gluten-free version you can serve to everyone—no need to make two separate quiches.

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CHOUX PASTRY

Be it baking or cooking, choux pastry is a staple in French cuisine, appearing in dozens of sweet and savory recipes.

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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.

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QUICHE AU FROMAGE

This triple cheese quiche is simply sensational. I carefully chose three styles of cheese (hard, soft, and a blue cheese) to create a fine balance of flavors. The nuttiness of the Comté contrasts beautifully with the soft, creamy texture of Fontina, and the addition of pieces of blue cheese on top delivers a little nugget of treasure every now and then.

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sweet shortcrust

If you want to make shortcrust in 10 minutes without breaking a sweat, using a food processor is the way to go. This technique is employed by chefs and is even featured in French culinary schoolbooks, so don’t feel guilty about utilizing a food processor. This recipe is extremely popular because it yields a perfect result every time, and the dough is easy to work with. But wait, there’s more! It can be prepared as either a savory or sweet crust, making it versatile for savory tarts, quiches, fruit tarts, and custard tarts.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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PINK PRALINES

Pink Pralines

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FINANCIER CAKES

Financiers are bite sized almond cakes flavored with a beurre noisette ('hazelnut butter)