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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.

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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. 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.

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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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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.