Hello, hello! I know, I haven’t shared a recipe in a while, but I promise today’s recipe will be worth the wait. I want to tell you about this fabulous Italian cake, « Amore di Polenta »! I had never heard of this cake before, but just hearing its name made me want to make it. Also known as “Dolce di Varese,” as it originates from the beautiful city of Varese in northern Lombardy. « Amore di Polenta » or « Dolce di Varese » is a delightful sponge cake made with polenta and almonds. It is baked in a special mold with ridges, but you…
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Continue readingThese hazelnut & caramel cookies from chef Cédric Grolet were amazing. They are very addictive, easy to make, infinitely declinable as you will see, and above all not too much sweet Cookie lovers, I present to you THE COOKIE which will make you forget all those you have tasted so far. Gourmet and perfectly balanced, with a chewy and crispy dough, a soft center filled with a delicious hazelnut praline, all topped with a creamy hazelnut caramel and a small hint of fleur de sel. I must say that this exceptional chef had already reconciled me with the cookie, thanks…
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Continue readingWhen you see it from the top you have the impression that it is a cookie. Well, it’s the chocolate and hazelnut cookie brioche imagined and made by the talented french chef Tristan Rousselot. This hybrid recipe between brioche and cookie is just sublime. I must even admit that it is the best of all those I have made . Not very sweet, melting and very light in the mouth that it feels like eating a cloud. Without forgetting the melting chocolate – gianduja and praline which is just perfect. You can taste this beauty during the tea time served…
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Continue readingFirst time I have made these hazelnut financiers, was for the charity organised by my husband’s company, I also made one of my favourite sweet “amaretti with honey, citrus and orange blossom – Ottolenghi “. I was so happy to be part of this event which was for the benefit of the “Emirat Red Crescent”. Financiers are a classic French pastry, they are versatile and can be made with chocolate, pistachio, hazelnut, coconut, fruit or plain. They are also known as “friands “ in Australia and New Zealand. These financiers are chef Nicolas Bernardé ’ s recipe. I had already…