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French Bakery & Cuisine

A collection of classic French recipes — made slowly, with care. From the boulangerie to the bistro.

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Croissants au Beurre
Advanced3 hrs + overnight

Croissants au Beurre

Classic Butter Croissants

The croissant is the soul of the French boulangerie. Laminated with cold butter, folded with patience, baked until the kitchen smells like Paris on a Sunday morning.

Tarte Tatin
Intermediate1 hr 15 min

Tarte Tatin

Upside-Down Apple Tart

Born from a happy accident in the Loire Valley, the Tarte Tatin is caramelized apples slow-cooked in butter and sugar, crowned with a buttery pastry lid — then flipped to reveal its amber glory.

Soupe à l'Oignon Gratinée
Beginner1 hr 30 min

Soupe à l'Oignon Gratinée

French Onion Soup

Slowly caramelized onions, a rich beef broth, a thick slice of crusty bread, and a blanket of melted Gruyère. This is warmth you can taste.

Poulet Rôti Provençal
Beginner1 hr 45 min

Poulet Rôti Provençal

Herb Roast Chicken with Provençal Vegetables

Sunday roast chicken, French style. Rubbed with herbes de Provence, nestled on a bed of fennel, tomatoes and olives, and roasted until golden. The kind of meal that fills the whole house with joy.

Madeleines au Miel
Beginner40 min + 1 hr rest

Madeleines au Miel

Honey Madeleines

Small, shell-shaped, golden. Proust wrote a novel because of these. They are humble and extraordinary at once — the perfect afternoon companion with a cup of Earl Grey.

Crème Brûlée
Intermediate1 hr + 4 hrs chilling

Crème Brûlée

Classic Vanilla Custard with Caramel Crust

The crack of the spoon through the caramel crust is one of the great small pleasures. Beneath it, a custard so silky it feels like it was made by someone who truly cared.