This is a really versatile pastry and it adapts perfectly to both savoury and sweet recipes. … [read more]
Baking!
Apricot Cake
Or cake aux abricots in french! Apricots are plentiful this time of year and this is an easy way to … [read more]
Biscuit Roulé
A biscuit roulé (literally meaning rolled biscuit) is very similar to a swiss roll and particularly … [read more]
Crepes
French crepes are thin and delicate pancakes and can be filled with anything you like - … [read more]
Some recent recipes
Odlums Chocolate Chip Muffins
No recipe for todays baking because it came straight from the Odlums.ie website. I chose the recipe … [read more]
Quiche
There are lots of quiche recipes but this is the original, traditional 'quiche lorraine' from the … [read more]
Ficelle Picarde
A ficelle picarde is a savoury crepe, from, yep you've guessed it, the Picardie region. This a great … [read more]
French Pear & Almond Tart
This pear and almond tart or amandine aux poires is also known as Tarte Bourdaloue and was created … [read more]
Marble Cake or Gateau Marbré
This is another traditional french cake that is very popular at goûter time and is a real favourite … [read more]
Cured Pork with Green Lentils
Petit Salé aux lentilles is a classic french dish from the Auvergne region dish using pork that has … [read more]
Endive and Pear Salad
Endives are a great winter vegetable and can be eaten raw in salad or cooked, see this previous … [read more]
French Apple Tart
There is nothing nicer than a good old apple tart - plenty of apples around this time of year and as … [read more]
Chocolate Mousse
Chocolate mousse - an extremely easy dessert to make with only two ingredients! It's quick, easy and … [read more]