Tag: christmas

  • Candy Cane Crème Brûlée

    Candy Cane Crème Brûlée

    As the holiday season sparkles with festive cheer, there’s no better way to embrace the magic than with a dessert that combines elegance and nostalgia: Candy Cane Crème Brûlée. This stunning treat takes the classic French custard and infuses it with the cool, refreshing flavor of peppermint, creating a decadent and whimsical dessert that’s as…

  • Duck à l’Orange

    Duck à l’Orange

    The holiday season is in full swing & on my menu this year is a popular French duck dish: Duck à l’Orange! A roasted & crispy skinned whole duck served with a citrusy bigarade sauce. This recipe is wonderful for smaller holiday gatherings & an intimate Christmas dinner, when a whole turkey is just too big.…

  • Salted Chocolate Ganache Tart

    Salted Chocolate Ganache Tart

    Along with winter comes a desire for chocolate. A seasonal pick-me-up from the cold and blustery weather this time of year! And, of course, what would the holidays be without some kind of chocolate indulgence? Salted Chocolate Ganache Tart Today, I’m sharing a classic French chocolate ganache tart, traditionally called “tarte au chocolat”. It sounds…

  • Gingerbread Bûche de Noël

    Gingerbread Bûche de Noël

    This season, I am sharing a modern twist on a French classic! The traditional Bûche de Noël is a Christmas dessert served in France, made of sponge cake to resemble a miniature yule log. The classic flavours include a vanilla sponge cake with chocolate frosting or a chocolate sponge cake with chocolate frosting. However, this modern Bûche…