Hello everyone! Long time no see! I have enjoyed quite a long break since my last recipe and today I am back with another delicious dessert recipe. As you can see, this is a cheesecake recipe that is very popular in Alsace, in North-Eastern France. Unlike cheesecakes in North America, this one is not made…
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Parisian Gnocchis With Roasted Vegetables
Hello everybody! I’m coming back with a delicous and easy recipe which is simply perfect for the season! Most of you must have tried gnocchis before but have you ever tried Parisian gnocchis? Well unlike the Italian gnocchis, these ones are not made out of potatoes. In fact, the dough is the same as the…
Puffed Beignets
Hello everybody! Long time no see! I have been enjoying quite a long break between loads of work and a well deserved vacation back home which I will tell you all about soon. I was supposed to post this recipe for Mardi Gras but I didn’t have the time unfortunately so I’m sharing it with…
Alsatian Apple Beignets
Hello everybody! On March 5th was Mardi Gras in France and this is a very special occasion for us. We have carnivals in the cities and schools where we wear costumes and of course delicious beignets. I already shared with you 2 recipes of beignet before and I’m planning on sharing a brand new one…
Blood Orange Candies
Hello everybody! It’s blood orange season and of course I couldn’t miss on creating a new recipe with this delicious fruit. I made for you a very popular French candy called “pâte de fruit”, translated fruit paste. This fruit paste is a bit gelatinous, sticky and sweet. Pâte de fruit are very popular during Christmas…
Nutella & Strawberry Heart Pies
Hello everybody! Valentine’s Day is around the corner and I thought I would share a quick treat to make for the occasion! Whether you are single, in a relationship or just celebrating with friends, there is no reason not to treat yourself on Valentine’s Day. I am a sweet tooth so I cannot picture this…
Alsatian Kouglof
Hello everybody! Kouglof is a delicious Alsatian specialty which I have always enjoyed eating while I was leaving in France. My family is from a small village near Soufflenheim, a town very well known for their traditional Alsatian pottery. My grandma and even my mom have at home various potteries from this town, especially a…
Salmon & Spinach Gnocchi
Hello everybody! I already shared with you my love for that gorgeous spinach green color and it was time for me to create another recipe with it. I actually created this dish one weekend without really measuring anything and simply using whatever ingredients I had in my kitchen. I really liked the result and decided…
Spaetzle
Hello everybody! As I grew up with Alsatian culture and food, spaetzle has always been a staple food in our home and one of my favourite thing to eat. I remember my mom making them from scratch in that big Alsatian ceramic bowl and I still remember the delicious smell of the dough. I asked…
Cheddar & Onion Perogies
Hello everybody! When I moved to Toronto, I was amazed at all the international food available and for the foodie that I am, it was a paradise! One popular dish that I discovered here was perogies, those Polish dumplings filled with potatoes and cheese, and I truly fell in love with them. I honestly didn’t…
Walnut Bredele
Hello everybody! Long time no see! I have been very busy in December so I haven’t posted anything but I didn’t stop cooking! Every year for Christmas, I bake bredele which are traditional Alsatian Christmas cookies and I must say that I went overboard this year! You can find the ones I always make on…
Apple Slippers
Hello everybody, I’m back after a little break! The cold temperatures have been bad for me and I had a pretty bad cold so I needed some time to rest, but now back to cooking! These apple slippers or “chaussons aux pommes”, as we say in French, are a great dessert or snack which is…
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