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January is the month of the galette des rois—the King’s cake. These round, flat galettes are made of puff pastry filled with almond paste and traditionally presented on the day of the Epiphany, January 6th. If you want to know more about this famous and delicious custom, read my blog post.
February has a widespread tradition in Europe: the chandeleur – Candlemas. It’s on February 2nd – 40 days after Christmas.
I love the cherry in all of its forms: cherry pie, cherry ice cream, cherry jam, cherry in cakes, cherry shortbread, cherry in sauce, etc. And last but not least: the cherry Clafoutis.
This is the right time of year to make cherry Clafoutis for dessert. I have a recipe I used to make when I was a teenager.
This is the cheesecake you simply cannot miss at any birthday party at Anne’s, my mother-in-law! In fact, it’s a cheesecake you cannot miss, period. Once you’ve made it and tasted it for yourself, you’ll be left wondering where it’s been all your life!
A berry a day keeps cancer, heart attacks, cardiovascular diseases, and more away! They are full of vitamins (C and K), an excellent source of folates and fiber, and they are high in antioxidants. Each berry has its particularities, but I’m safe when I say eating berries is very good for your health!
Plusieurs d’entre vous m’ont demandé la recette de la galette des rois en français. La voici! Comme je le disais, je ne peux pas dire que cette recette soit la mienne. J’ai essayé plusieurs recettes, je les ai changées, modifiées et j’ai ajouté mon grain de sel. On va dire que c’est la recette que je préfère!
The Epiphany – the arrival of the wise men – is January 6th, and if you’ve lived in Europe you have certainly seen the pastry shops loaded with the seasonal galette des rois – King’s cake. If you’re wondering what this delicacy signifies, read my blog post about this famous tradition.
A crumble is a delicious dessert that can be part of your Christmas menu. It’s a very easy and quick dish to prepare. You can make it in advance and warm it up at the last minute, as it should be eaten warm. You can easily double the portion if you are hosting a big group.
Lebanese cheesecake or the unpronounceable Knafeh be jibneh! This is a homemade version of it – maybe, and just maybe, a little bit lighter than the original.
There are many recipes for Tiramisu but I have to tell you that this one is simply the best. I made it again yesterday for my guests and they were licking the dish. I promise you, you’re going to impress your friends and family.
