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 

Boeuf Bourguignon (Beef Stew in Red Wine)

Boeuf Bourguignon (Beef Stew in Red Wine)

Boeuf Bourguignon is a traditional French dish. I was often choosing it in parisian restaurants because I thought it is too complex to do it in our little apartment. Recently I stumble upon an old video from 60s’ of Julia Child preparing the famous Boeuf 

Lemon Meringue Pie

Lemon Meringue Pie

During our last visit in Italy we got some amazing lemons straight from the tree! I had to find a decent recipe to celebrate it. 😛 The French Tarte au citron meringuée combines delicious lemon cream topped with sweet, soft meringue. Surprisingly simple to prepare! [facebooklike] for 

Shortcrust Pastry

Shortcrust Pastry

It is my favorite base for all salty and sweet tarts and tartlets. It is crispy & buttery, just perfect! [facebooklike] Proportions: ♥  75g flour (125ml) ♥  35g butter ♥  1 egg yellow Take twice as much of ingredients for a little tarte form. 3 times 

Mi-cuit au chocolat with Raspberries (!)

Mi-cuit au chocolat with Raspberries (!)

Simply by adding few raspberries to the batter and serving it in a ceramic or glass dish you can transform the classical mi-cuit au chocolat into a more elegant dessert. [facebooklike] Batter for 2 portions: ♥  70g black chocolate (70%) ♥  30g butter ♥  1 egg ♥  20g 

Buckwheat Crepes with Spinach & Feta cheese.

Buckwheat Crepes with Spinach & Feta cheese.

Buckwheat flour is very healthy (& gluten free). Together with spinach and the salty & creamy feta cheese it makes a delicious dish. Quick and easy to prepare! [facebooklike]  For around 4 (big) crepes: ♥  80g flour (1/2 glass) ♥  250ml milk (1 glass) ♥  1 egg ♥  pinch salt ♥  oil 

Gateau au Chocolat (French Chocolate Cake) with Walnuts

Gateau au Chocolat (French Chocolate Cake) with Walnuts

This cake is extremely simple to prepare and full of chocolate! I customized this traditional French recipe by adding walnuts. It is especially delicious when served still warm with a cup of coffee. [facebooklike] For a little cake you will need: (I used 20x13x5cm form) 

Brussels Sprouts Baked with Walnuts in Honey & Balsamic Vinegar

Brussels Sprouts Baked with Walnuts in Honey & Balsamic Vinegar

I like the most simple recipes that just underline the natural taste of vegetables. The brussel sprouts are already very flavory and you don’t need much to turn them into a delicious dish! Here I would like to propose you a light and extremely simple 

Steak Tartare (Beef)

Steak Tartare (Beef)

Today something special for Meat-Lovers! Even though serving a portion of raw ground beef with a raw egg yolk comes from France it is in Poland that I had the best one! My father do an amazing steak tartare ever! And it is his version of 

Pumpkin & Chestnut Soup

Pumpkin & Chestnut Soup

Baking the pumpkin and chestnuts in the oven permit to preserve all their flavors. This soup is creamy, slightly sweet with a note of celery and cinnamon. It is perfect for colder Autumn evenings. [facebooklike] For 3-4 servings you will need: ♥  1kg pumpkin ♥