Tuiles Cookies

Tuiles is a classic, thin, crispy French cookie, which has a shape similar to a roofing tile (hens “Tuiles” in French). The Tuiles is considered to be a prestigious and expensive cookie and it can be found at any french patisserie.
It is served in tea parties all over the world, with ice cream or sorbet, and [...]

Cherry Clafoutis (What the hell is Clafoutis?!)

This recipe is very easy to follow, and basically is a warm cherry bake. Like with the case of other culinary kitchen related terms, you might find your self asking, what in god’s name is “Clafoutis”?? Well, there is more than one answer to that. The first is that that’s the name of the oval [...]

Pears in Red Wine and Spices

A classic wonderful dessert, which could be made in advance. You should buy a great Vanilla ice cream and serve it aside the pears - they go sooo good together. Plus- with the contrast between it’s dark red and clean white colors, this dessert would make any dessert table more interesting to look at…
Ingredients
(makes 4 [...]

Quick Chocolate Petit Fours

Those small, high-end chocolate candies are surprisingly easy to make. Don’t forget to buy small paper cupcake cups to house those yummy dessert treats.
Ingredients

(makes about 20-25 pieces)
1/2 pound (200 gr) dark chocolate
1/4 cup raisons
1/4 cup roasted almonds
1/4 cup peeled roasted pistachios

Instruction

Prepare a “double pot”: 2 cups of boiling water in a pot - on [...]

Quinoa and Cranberry Salad

Food, like many other things, is developing by trends sometimes. Without a doubt, both Quinoa and Cranberry are somewhat of hit items, because of their nutritional trades and their good taste. This trendy and colorful salad is good for any occasion, as a side dish or even a light main dish.
Ingredients
(makes about 4 portions)

2 cups [...]