One of the pleasures of summer is the abundance of fresh produce.
And when it comes to chocolate recipes, even the garden can be a source of inspiration.
Zucchini and chocolate are an unlikely combination, but the resulting marriage of… Read the rest
August 28th, 2010 | Posted in Recipes | No Comments
These delicate macarons with a smooth and light lemon curd are refreshing and perfect for summer.
July 26th, 2010 | Posted in Macaron Recipes, Recipes | 1 Comment
This moist and delicate marble cake is a favourite from the classic French cookbook Je sais cuisiner (French Edition)
, by Ginette Mathiot (Albin Michel), also available in English as I Know How to Cook. 
I like the… Read the rest
June 13th, 2010 | Posted in Recipes | 2 Comments
This month’s MacTweets Mac Attack challenge was to create a French macaron inspired by a wild animal or bird of Africa.
And so this post takes us on a little side trip, far away from the cafés and… Read the rest
June 5th, 2010 | Posted in Macaron Recipes, Recipes | 9 Comments
There are countless variations of this simple yet elegant French chocolate dessert, said to have been invented by chef Michel Bras in 1981.
The basic formula for all chocolate fondants is pretty much the same: plenty of dark chocolate, butter… Read the rest
June 2nd, 2010 | Posted in Recipes | 1 Comment
The MacTweets Mac Attack challenge for the month of May was to find inspiration in a favourite childhood book.
It’s no easy task to choose a single book when one has been fortunate to have a childhood filled with so many tales… Read the rest
May 7th, 2010 | Posted in Macaron Recipes, Recipes | 5 Comments
Macarons au café, or coffee macarons, are one of the classic macarons you’ll find in almost any French boulangerie-pâtisserie.
In upscale shops such as Ladurée, Pierre Hermé or Arnaud Larher, the varieties and colours of macarons are… Read the rest
April 19th, 2010 | Posted in Macaron Recipes, Recipes | No Comments
Chocoparis decided to let a bouquet of Easter flowers (tulips) serve as inspiration for this month’s MacTweets Mac Attack Challenge.
These pretty pink chocolate and raspberry macarons were made with just a few simple variations to last month’s recipe… Read the rest
April 5th, 2010 | Posted in Macaron Recipes, Recipes | 4 Comments
Delicious crunchy chocolate chip cookies with just a hint of cinnamon.
March 31st, 2010 | Posted in | No Comments
A recipe for the classic macarons you’ll find in Parisian pâtisseries.
March 2nd, 2010 | Posted in | 3 Comments
Delicious at breakfast or with afternoon tea.
March 2nd, 2010 | Posted in | No Comments
A quick and simple variation of the chocolate tart.
February 27th, 2010 | Posted in | No Comments
A smooth and luscious, melt-in-your-mouth dessert that goes well with berries or seasonal fruit.
February 27th, 2010 | Posted in | No Comments
An easy soufflé recipe for a hot, melt-in-your mouth chocolate dessert.
February 25th, 2010 | Posted in | No Comments
A deliciously decadent dessert that’s easy to make and sure to please.
February 23rd, 2010 | Posted in | No Comments
Thin, crunchy almond and fruit cookies on a chocolate base.
February 23rd, 2010 | Posted in | No Comments
A delicious, light dessert that is the perfect complement to any French-themed meal.
February 21st, 2010 | Posted in | No Comments
Especially popular at Christmastime, these heavenly chocolate truffles are easy to make.
February 21st, 2010 | Posted in | No Comments
This silky-smooth chocolate sauce is the perfect topping for ice cream, cakes and other desserts.
February 21st, 2010 | Posted in | No Comments
This elegant chocolate-covered cake consists of layers of biscuit soaked in coffee syrup and garnished with butter cream and chocolate ganache.
February 21st, 2010 | Posted in | No Comments
An old-fashioned recipe for authentic French-style hot chocolate.
February 21st, 2010 | Posted in | No Comments
A classic French chocolate tart, adapted from La Maison du Chocolat’s own recipe.
February 21st, 2010 | Posted in | No Comments