Summary: 'Cah-nuh-lay': Crispy and deeply caramelised on the outside, custardy and gorgeously soft in the middle, canelés are a French pastry from Bordeaux. They're made from a simple vanilla and rum flavoured batter which is rested overnight and baked in beeswax-lined moulds at two temperatures. Detail: The perfect recipe for those looking to put their … Continue reading Canelés Bordelais
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Boulangère Potatoes
I adore Gratin Dauphinoise for the luxurious, comforting satisfaction it brings to the table, but sometimes, just sometimes, the calorific creaminess of this French potato dish is too much. Step forward Boulangère. Named after the baker's oven in which it would have traditionally been cooked, this is an absolute classic which transports me to France … Continue reading Boulangère Potatoes
Mélange Salad
This recipe fills me with joy. Simple and rustic, yet so beautifully elegant, filling, nutritious and satisfying at the same time. It has its roots in France and brings out the best of 'whatever you have available'. You could call it a spin on the classic Salade Niçoise or Provençal, or even a Mesclun.. it all … Continue reading Mélange Salad