Madeleines

The Sweet Pleasure of Lemon and Lavender Madeleines

May 12, 2022

Recently, I felt inspired to bake some delicious Lemon and Lavender Honey Madeleines. I hadn’t made madeleines since I left my last restaurant job several years ago. My madeleine moulds were still wrapped in the same plastic from the day when my pastry chef handed them back to me. The perfect treat to share! This …

Cakes & Cookies · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Dessert · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Classic French Madeleine Recipe from Duchess Bake Shop in Edmonton

April 11, 2022

What does one do about a sweet craving? Giselle Courteau found a way to satisfy it. Courteau discovered baking early on and has spent a lifetime perfecting her recipes. This sweet affair has led Courteau to co-ownership of the Duchess Bake Shop, Duchess Atelier, and Cafe Linnea, all in Edmonton, Canada. She is also the …

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Sweet Madeleines Made with Orange Blossom Water

April 28, 2021

The term “Madeleine” was used to describe a small cake in the 18th century and is now synonymous with France and its delicate desserts. There are many different ways to prepare madeleines, and they are a great treat to have on hand when inviting friends over for tea. This recipe comes from Rose features the …

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Craving Madeleines a Sweet French Fix in Aix-en-Provence

October 22, 2020

Susan Gish may not have a long history of reading works by Marcel Proust, but she shares his love for the classic French cookie-cake = madeleines. She wrote the following, “All I knew was that I am addicted to them. Not all madeleines, just those from Christophe Madeleines in Aix-en-Provence. Being far from an intellectual, …

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Everyone Loves Madeleines Salées Try this Savoury Version

July 18, 2018

This recipe for Madeleines Salées uses ingredients more typical of Provence - olive oil, tomatoes, cheese, basil and thyme. These little bites are perfect with some chilled Provencal rosé.…

Cakes & Cookies · Dessert · Paula Kane · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Madeleines a Classic French Recipe that are Easy to Make

March 28, 2018

However the reality is many recipes are quick and easy to make including these classic Madelines. Baked off fresh right before serving is best and easy to do. This recipe is courtesy of Daniel Boulud, but I added a little vanilla. I love vanilla…

Cakes & Cookies · David Scott Allen · Dessert · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Sweet Citrus Clementine Flavoured Madeleines

April 17, 2017

A génoise type cake batter flavoured with fresh clementine juice and zest make these light and fluffy sponge cakes even more irresistible.…

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Madeleines

The Sweet Pleasure of Lemon and Lavender Madeleines

Classic French Madeleine Recipe from Duchess Bake Shop in Edmonton

Sweet Madeleines Made with Orange Blossom Water

Craving Madeleines a Sweet French Fix in Aix-en-Provence

Everyone Loves Madeleines Salées Try this Savoury Version

Madeleines a Classic French Recipe that are Easy to Make

Sweet Citrus Clementine Flavoured Madeleines

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