Chocolate Soufflé

Chocolate Soufflé

It is a quick, very rich & chocolaty dessert. Soufflé originated in France and it’s name comes from the French verb souffler which means to puff up. The puffiness of this dessert comes from the beaten egg whites. The secret to it is not only to keep 

Peanut Butter Cookies

Peanut Butter Cookies

Already the smell of these cookies makes it worth to bake them! I used homemade peanut butter (100% peanuts!), pure cocoa powder, dark chocolate, and just a bit of my homemade vanilla sugar. Ok, you should probably not have too many of them at once, but 

Quick Fruit Pie

Quick Fruit Pie

These last months I was very busy writing my doctoral dissertation and looking for a new laboratory I would like to work in. I didn’t have much time for the experiments in my kitchen. However, during this busy time I brought to perfection a new recipe 

Yeast Roses with Apples

Yeast Roses with Apples

This Cake is soft and fluffy. The recipe is inspired by the classical Cinnamon Rolls. Here I added some apples and formed the rolls into roses. My favorite, creamy lemon icing fits perfect here. [facebooklike] I used a round cake form (22cm of diameter and 

Croissants with Jam

Croissants with Jam

Livng in Paris we usually get croissants from the boulangeries (french bakeries). However, making your own croissants takes no time (especially if you buy your puff pastry at a supermarket). You can make yours special by adding your favorite jam inside.  On Saturday we got 

My Grandma’s Plum Pie ♥

My Grandma’s Plum Pie ♥

In its category, it is without any doubt the best pie in the World. I still clearly remember when as a little girl I was watching my grandma doing it. I loved stilling little pieces of the dough and eating it raw. But the most magical part 

Crème Brulée à la Vanille Bourbon

Crème Brulée à la Vanille Bourbon

Crème brulée is definitely one of my favorite French desserts. I LOVE the combination of the creamy, rich custard with the crispy caramel topping. The classical Vanilla version is my favorite one. creme brulee My favorite walks around Paris, always finish in yet another little 

Millet & Oatmeal Pancakes (Gluten Free)

Millet & Oatmeal Pancakes (Gluten Free)

Since I’m trying out a gluten free diet I miss sometimes some of my favorite flour dishes such as Cinnamon Rolls or Pancakes. I was really thrilled to find out that the latter are still delicious gluten free! Actually, for both of us, this version tastes 

Almond Poppy seeds Crackers (3 ingredients)

Almond Poppy seeds Crackers (3 ingredients)

These cute little crackers are made of only three ingredients: almonds, egg and poppy seeds. Just combine all ingredients & bake it. It’s a perfect snack for a lay day. And it is way healthier than the supermarket crackers! ♥ (and they are Gluten Free) [facebooklike] 

Baked Bananas with Walnuts, Agave Syrup & Mint

Baked Bananas with Walnuts, Agave Syrup & Mint

I have sometimes those days when I’m just too lazy to do anything. Even to cook! But a girl has to eat… The baked bananas are perfect for such a lazy mood. They require only 1 minute of actual work but the result is fantastic! ♥