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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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…
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…
Butternut Mini Quiches
Hello everybody! I’m sharing another seasonal recipe this week which is super easy to make and delicious! I had a party at home for Halloween and I wanted to make something that would go well with the theme and I thought what is better than something orange like a pumpkin? These mini quiches are made…
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