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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.
I grew up hearing that carrots are good for your eyes. It is true that carrots have a lot of health benefits. Several experiments have shown that beta-carotene and antioxidants, both present in carrots, have either prevented or cured diseases. The benefits of eyesight are less obvious. Unless a person has an existing severe Vitamin A deficiency, eating carrots will not likely have a positive impact on vision. Sorry to dash your hopes, carrot eaters!
It’s zucchini season! Of course, we can buy them all year long, but the zucchini season starts in May and lasts until October, at least on the north side of the hemisphere.
The zucchini lovers will enjoy this recipe. It’s super easy to make, but to fully succeed, it’s very important to let the zucchinis rest long enough to release their water. Otherwise, the dough will be soaked and you’ll have a soggy tart.
This is another vegetarian Lebanese dish with an olive oil base. It’s always a success. Easy to make and as it is a cold dish, you can prepare it in advance – even a day or two before.
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.
Fall is here; the leaves are changing colors, the sky is deep blue, and the temperatures are dropping. I think a nice hot soup for supper will be more than welcome during cold days.
