Do you know rhubarb? Rhubarb is a vegetable, however, its culinary uses are those of a fruit: compote, pie, crumble, and jam of course. You only eat the rhubarb’s stalks, as the leaves are considered toxic because they are too loaded with oxalic acid. I always have a hard time finding fresh rhubarb in my grocery…
Fruits
French Southwestern Apple Croustade
Being in the Fall season gave me the desire to make this French Southwestern Apple Croustade that my mother-in-law showed me how to make when she came to visit us in Atlanta. Croustade is a popular dessert in Southwestern France. Depending on the area, the recipe and the name (called Croustade, Pastis Gascon, or Tourtière)…
Key Lime Pie
Key Lime Pie is a well-known dessert from Key West (Florida, USA) made of a graham cracker crust. The filling is a simple custard made of egg yolks, condensed milk, and key lime juice. This pie can be topped with whipped cream or meringue. For my oldest son’s birthday, I made this Key Lime Pie, one…
French Prune Plum Tart
I really like fruit tart desserts, and this simple French Prune Plum Tart is a memory from my childhood… All these beautiful purple prune plums we found at the market remind me of the time I went to pick them up in my grandparents’ garden or my aunt’s orchard in the Eastern part of France. In my…
Coconut Lime Ginger Bread 🥥🌴
With this capricious weather, I needed a comforting bread that would take me right away to the tropics 😀! The kitchen is the perfect place to travel in an instant right? In my closet, I found a coconut package that I left unused during the last holiday season. This idea of Coconut Lime Ginger Bread came up. At…
French Cherry Clafoutis
Cherry Clafoutis is a classic French recipe made with fruit, traditionally black cherries, covered with a crêpe-like batter. It is really easy to make. This is my favorite recipe of Cherry Clafoutis, because it is light, yet flavorful. It holds a special place in my heart because I used to make it during my childhood…
Aunt Janine’s Apple Cake
Aunt Janine’s Apple Cake is one of my childhood memories. It is a cake that my aunt Janine made us sometimes for the “goûter” (afternoon snack) when we visited her. If you read my blog, you know that I love any dessert with apples. The addition of raisins and walnuts in this cake give a little…
Mixed Berry Crumble
Crumble is a quick and delicious British dessert that you can make any time of year with different combination of fruit. I love the buttery crunch of the crumble with the fruit and the lemon zest gives a little freshness. This dessert can be eaten alone, but crumble becomes irresistible with a scoop of vanilla ice cream…