From these last holidays, I had a leftover of homemade praline paste and was wondering what to make with it. This Chocolate and Praline Braided Brioche came across my mind. I made my own spread by mixing my leftover praline paste (recipe below) with some dark chocolate and sprinkled a few crushed hazelnuts on top. The…
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Lighter Buttermilk Oatmeal Pancakes
These Lighter Buttermilk Oatmeal Pancakes are great for starting your day. My sons love to eat them during the school week. It is easy to prepare a batch and freeze the rest for the next days. They are quick to reheat in the morning and perfect with any kind of fruit and a drizzle of maple syrup….
Nonnettes – French Gingerbread Cakes with Honey and Orange Marmalade
Nonnettes are French little round cakes made from gingerbread, honey, stuffed with orange marmalade, and covered with a fine sugary glaze. They a part of my childhood, a gift that I received for St.Nicholas Day on December 6th (if you want to know more about St. Nicholas Day). The Nonnettes take their name from “nuns”….
Aunt Janine’s Apple Cake
Aunt Janine’s Apple Cake is one of my childhood memories. It is a cake that my aunt Janine made us sometimes for the “goûter” (afternoon snack) when we visited her. If you read my blog, you know that I love any dessert with apples. The addition of raisins and walnuts in this cake give a little…
Lamb and Butternut Squash Gratin with Hazelnut Crust
Lamb and Butternut Squash Gratin with Hazelnut Crust is a great comfort dish to keep you warm during the cold season and my little twist to the traditional French “Hachis Parmentier” made of ground beef or leftover meat, mashed potatoes, and topped with a crust made of bread crumbs and cheese. Lamb in this dish adds…
Mandarin Pumpkin Bread
The trees don’t have their fall colors yet, but with Halloween decorations popping up in stores or across the street, I am feeling an irresistible craving for a pumpkin treat. Mandarin Pumpkin Bread is a delicious easily-made bread, spicy, and not too sweet. The mandarin juice keeps this bread really moist and pairs very well with the pumpkin…
Easy Mexican-Style Pasta Salad with Sausage
It is now officially fall, but summer is still in the air in Atlanta. I made this Easy Mexican-style Pasta Salad with Sausage from scratch with the last few tomatoes and peppers from my garden. This salad is colorful and flavorful with all the roasted vegetables, sausages, and spices in it. The lime-lemon dressing with its juice…
Fig Balsamic Tart Tatin
What would you say about a slice of this nice and sweet Fig Balsamic Tart Tatin for dessert? Sure, but what is a Tart Tatin? It is a classic French upside-down tart traditionally made with apples cooked in caramel and top with a crust. Figs are in season and for Labor Day weekend, I was looking…