Desserts

French Chocolate Mousse with Cocoa Nib Brittle

May 20, 2019

This recipe is definitely for chocolate lovers! An adaptation of Jean-Andre Charial’s chocolate mousse (mousseux au chocolate, craquant au grue de cacao, crème glacée au caramel) for home cooks. This is a slightly simplified version of Charial’s chocolate mousse that does not lose any of its deliciousness in the translation. Almost no other dessert could be …

David Scott Allen · Dessert · Pies & Tarts · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Double-Crust Rhubarb Pie

May 13, 2019

Rhubarb (rhubarbe) may not be something that jumps to mind as typically Provencal. However, it is actually fairly common to find this vegetable during the springtime at local markets and some grocery stores. Make this tart and tingly, double-crust rhubarb pie over perfumed soap.…

David Scott Allen · Dessert · Pies & Tarts · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Dinner Party: Apple Tarts – Tartes aux Pommes

April 22, 2019

Admittedly, not everyone can manage a weekday dinner party with an hour (maximum) to prepare the meal before your guests arrive, but I like that sort of challenge. However, to be able to pull it off, you need to be organized. After many years of entertaining, there are several tips I can offer, but perhaps …

Dessert · Pies & Tarts · Provencal Recipes · Tasha Powell · Taste

Why Lemon Tart is a Perfect Finish to any Meal

March 25, 2019

The funny thing about lemon flavoured desserts is that often non-sweet lovers like the tart-sweet combination. If you are making this Lemon Tart - Tarte aux Citron from scratch (which I recommend) it includes several steps.…

Dessert · Flans, Puddings · Maison Mirabeau Wines · Provencal Recipes

Easy Saffron Panna Cotta Recipe

February 27, 2019

This panna cotta recipe is made with local saffron, light and refreshing the perfect dessert to enjoy at the end of any meal. Panna cotta (cooked cream) is a dessert with Italian origins. …

David Scott Allen · Dessert · Flans, Puddings · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Chocolate Hearts Coeur à la Crème au Chocolat

February 13, 2019

This dessert – a heart of cream – might just as easily be called “You had me at chocolate.” Coeur à la Crème au Chocolat lives up to its name: creamy, chocolaty and delicious. Make this dessert at least a day in advance to ensure the liquid has time to drain. This dessert is straightforward …

Cakes & Cookies · Dessert · Maison Mirabeau Wines · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Pretty in Pink Praline Brioche à la Praline Recipe

January 14, 2019

Brioche à la Praline is a sweet treat from the gourmet city of Lyon. The recipe from the Mirabeau Wine kitchen is festive, perfect for guests or for that special someone. Don't forget the rosé! Pink Pralines are pink sugar-coated almonds, and a specialty from the city of Lyon, also known as the French capital of gastronomy.…

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Desserts

French Chocolate Mousse with Cocoa Nib Brittle

Double-Crust Rhubarb Pie

Dinner Party: Apple Tarts – Tartes aux Pommes

Why Lemon Tart is a Perfect Finish to any Meal

Easy Saffron Panna Cotta Recipe

Chocolate Hearts Coeur à la Crème au Chocolat

Pretty in Pink Praline Brioche à la Praline Recipe

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