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…
Clafoutis, Crêpes, Omelettes, Pancakes, and Waffles
Wafflafels
What are Wafflafels? These Wafflafels I created combine the texture of savory waffles with a little taste of falafel. To make them, I used all-purpose flour, chickpea flour, eggs, whole milk, water, olive oil, spices, and fresh herbs. I added some bacon to satisfy my teens but you can use ham, sausage, smoked salmon or…
Lighter Buttermilk Oatmeal Pancakes
These Lighter Buttermilk Oatmeal Pancakes are great for starting your day. My sons love to eat them during the school week. It is easy to prepare a batch and freeze the rest for the next days. They are quick to reheat in the morning and perfect with any kind of fruit and a drizzle of maple syrup….
Curried Sweet Potato Omelette
For a lunch this summer, I made this light and delicious curried sweet potato omelette from scratch. To save time, I decided to grate my sweet potatoes instead of dicing them as I usually do and I also decided to add curry. As a result, my teen told me that I should make more food from scratch…
Buttermilk Oatmeal Pancakes
Buttermilk Oatmeal Pancakes are our favorite type of pancakes for breakfast. Oats give a great taste and texture to them and buttermilk the fluffiness. We like to eat them topped with maple syrup or agave with some fresh berries. Tips: to have a lighter version, you can substitute half of the butter by unsweetened applesauce….
Sweet Crêpes
After the salted version of crêpes in my previous posts, this is the sweet version of crêpes, which uses all-purpose flour instead of buckwheat flour. These sweet crêpes sent me right back in my childhood when my dad made us crêpes from time to time. We devoured them with our favorite topping. Since I am…
Buckwheat Crêpes with Mushrooms Ham Béchamel
Buckwheat crêpes with mushrooms ham béchamel sauce is a classic popular french combination that you can even find in a frozen aisle of any grocery store in France. It takes a little time to prepare but definitely worth it. It is delicious! The béchamel sauce is a white sauce made from a roux (same quantity…
Buckwheat Crêpe Complète
Anywhere in France you can eat sweet or salted crêpes in a place called a “Crêperie”, or in a takeaway restaurant. A popular drink to pair with buckweat crêpes is cider. Last summer in Paris, I really enjoyed, on several occasions, eating this delicious buckwheat complète crêpe with a glass of cider. Preparing buckwheat crêpe…