Confit de Canard (or confit duck legs) tastes absolutely fantastic. If you’ve ever tried making it yourself, you know that it requires a lot of duck fat/oil to make the dish – and that can get a bit expensive. By using sous vide, you can utilize the duck legs’ own natural fat content to cook … Read more
Here is the recipe for a delicious and easy-to-make chocolate mousse, which you can easily prepare for when you have guests. This chocolate mousse is made with lots of dark chocolate, making it extremely flavorful, while it is mixed until airy with stiff egg whites and whipped cream. The recipe below is straightforward and easy … Read more
Last night, we ended a fantastic summer with wonderful friends and an exquisite dinner. Tender grilled beef tenderloin with delicious sides – pork belly sandwiches for the kids and the young at heart? and Galette with?? peaches ~ marzipan topped with scoops of good vanilla ice cream for dessert. Galette ~ French fruit tart served … Read more
My take on the classic Sole d’ Albert – steamed sole baked in the oven. The dish is said to be named after a chef (Albert) at the French restaurant Maxim (in Paris). A few days ago, I had never heard of the dish, but I love talking to professionals and learning about their cooking … Read more
Delicious French baguettes with a light inner texture and a soft crumb, covered by a crispy crust – they were just perfect! My daughter is currently crazy about tomato soup, and of course, mom here makes sure we have some really good bread to go with it! I’m the type who always packs a lunch … Read more
My mother’s (and my children’s grandmother’s) version of the delightful French little cake petite madeleine. A delicate little historical sponge cake that is moist and delicious. You can leave out the lemon zest, but I love the tartness and depth it gives the cake. You can also decorate the cakes with lemon glaze, but we … Read more
YUUUUM!! I just made this French lemon tart ?? And wow, it tastes amazing!! ?? Who would you spoil with such a delicious, crisp, and fresh tart?! ?? Ps: check out the slice: Of course, I’ll share the recipe so you can make it at home! Delicious, right?! ?? Lemon Meringue Pie / French Lemon … Read more
Tarte Tatin – The King of Apple Pies? I slipped into the kitchen and ended up with a fragrant French apple pie. Tarte tatin is baked upside down, strange… but it makes sense when you see it. The King of Apple Tarts
I just made these incredibly delicious macarons cookies with peppermint and chocolate ganache; they were a huge hit! People say that French macarons can be quite difficult to make. However, these are actually relatively easy to get right, you could even say they are foolproof – though it can be helpful to have an extra … Read more
If you have been following MasterChef 2020, you’ve probably heard about Beurre monté. Beurre monté is a butter sauce, and it is a French technique that essentially involves cooking/poaching in melted butter. The French often use this method of cooking for vegetables, as it is a very gentle way of preparing them. When making Beurre monté, an emulsion occurs … Read more