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This popular dessert consists of a custard base and a soft caramel topping. The origins of crème caramel are unclear and disputed – the French, the English, and the Spanish all claim to be the original inventors of the dish. Although the name is French, some say that the French adopted it from English custard. …

Traditionally consumed by peasants in the historic Dauphiné region in France, gratin dauphinois is a savory dish consisting of thinly sliced potatoes, crème fraîche, and butter baked in a shallow earthenware cooking vessel. The dish can be eaten on its own, preferably with a salad on the side, or as an accompaniment to fish or …

This elaborately decorated, rolled, and filled sponge cake is frosted with chocolate buttercream made to look like a tree bark. Some of the decorations might include marzipan sticks, sugar cobwebs, and meringue mushrooms. The origins of the cake can be traced back to the old Celtic tradition of celebrating the winter solstice, the shortest day …

This savory, baked French delicacy consists of a thin flaky pastry crust topped with a delicious cheese mixture. The traditional open tart usually makes use of classic cheese varieties such as Gruyère, Camembert, or Roquefort, which are blended into a luscious custard of eggs and milk or crème fraîche.   The creamy filling is often …

Both crispy and creamy in texture, this French cake is traditionally made with almond or hazelnut meringue sponge cake separated with layers of whipped cream or buttercream. The cake takes its name from the French word dacquois, meaning from Dax, referring to a town located in southwestern France, but the term dacquoise itself has come to signify …

Amazingly tender and extremely light, chouquettes are airy pâte à choux pastry puffs studded with the so-called sucre perlé (lit. pearl sugar); coarse sugar crystals which hold both their shape and crunch when baked.   Chouquettes are basically profiterole shells and fall into the category of viennoiseries or, more precisely, pâtisseries viennoises. These Viennese-style baked goods are found in bakery shops throughout …

Sauce tartare is a mayonnaise-based sauce that most likely originated in France. The creamy base is traditionally made with mayonnaise, though some variations occasionally may opt for crème fraiche, while the optional additions usually include spices and mostly chopped parsley, chervil, tarragon, capers, and pickles.   Optionally, boiled egg yolks can also be added. Although …

Festive Cranberry Mimosas make the perfect holiday cocktail. This easy mimosa recipe uses tart cranberry juice, sparkling champagne and a sugar lime rimmed glass for the ultimate sip. Looking for more festive mimosa recipes? Try out my Sparkling Pomegranate Mimosa or my Apple Cider Mimosa. Cranberry Mimosa Recipe I don’t know why. But for some …

Easy Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies drizzled with chocolate for the perfect bite. Hands down the best peanut butter cookie recipe ever, they are soft, pillowy and taste just like the classic cookie you love! Looking for more Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes? You need to try my Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies or my No …

Easy Pesto Chicken Pinwheels make the perfect holiday appetizer or easy lunch idea. This delicious pinwheel recipe is filled with a pesto goat cheese chicken mixture then topped with sun dried tomatoes for one epic low carb bite! Looking for more Pesto Chicken Recipes? Try out my Pesto Chicken Zoodles with Burst Tomato or my …

This rich Vegan Chocolate Cake is layered with creamy Peppermint Buttercream and finished with a chocolate ganache. An easy recipe for extremely decadent and perfectly moist chocolate cake that you’ll swoon over! I guarantee this will be your new go to chocolate cake recipe! Looking for more Chocolate Desserts? You’ll love my Gluten Free Peppermint …

This Hot Spiked Cranberry Mulled Cider recipe is the perfect holiday drink for a crowd. An easy cocktail made in the crock pot with apple cider, cranberry juice, cinnamon, clove, star anise, orange slices and spiked with spiced rum. A must make for your next holiday party! Looking for more mulled drinks? Try my Spiked …

This Perfect Garlic Herb Prime Rib Roast is the perfect holiday dinner idea! An easy prime rib recipe that is slow roasted to lock in all the juices. This roast is topped with a garlic herb butter, then reverse seared to ensure a nice crust. It’s a fool proof prime rib recipe that is sure …

This Pomegranate Maple Glazed Ham is covered with a sticky sweet tangy glaze made with pomegranate juice, coconut sugar, dijon, maple syrup and warm spices. An easy holiday ham recipe is guaranteed to be the star of your dinner table. The Best Glazed Baked Ham Recipe Spiral Ham is kinda a thing during Christmas and …

This easy Christmas sangria is filled with citrus, pomegranate, pear, and cinnamon for one irresistible holiday cocktail! You’ll be the star of the holiday party with this easy cocktail recipe! No holiday is complete without a delicious sangria, in my humble opinion. I made this recipe last year for a Women’s Christmas Event and y’all, …

This White Christmas Margarita recipe will not disappoint. A creamy coconut margarita with lime juice, tequila, coconut water and cranberries that looks like Christmas in a cup. It is sure to be a hit at your holiday party and guaranteed to give you the merriest of holidays! This White Christmas Margarita Recipe will have you …

Are you ready for the hustle and bustle of the Christmas party season? I’ve got one step covered for you: the appetizers! Here is a list of the best appetizers for your holiday party. Everything is simple to make, can be prepped ahead of time, and absolutely delicious! Don’t forget the cocktails: Check out my …

This is the best Spinach Salad recipe with apples, candied pecans, pomegranate and gorgonzola cheese! It’s drizzled with a champagne vinaigrette, making it fancy enough to serve as a holiday side dish. Plus it only takes 5 minutes to make! Looking for more salad recipe ideas? A few other must try salads are my Avocado …

This easy salad is made with roasted butternut squash and brussel sprouts. It’s finished with a maple dijon glaze, pecans and cranberries, all of which add incredible flavor and texture. This is the perfect holiday side dish idea for Thanksgiving or Christmas! Alright, brace yourself we are officially into the good part of this holiday …