dessert

hazelnut banana bread

Hazelnut banana bread

Hazelnut banana bread is the perfect twist on the classic recipe, combining the rich, nutty flavor and crunch of roasted hazelnuts with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas. A little swirl of chocolate hazelnut paste makes it even more delightful. Sometimes the best recipes are born when you have ingredients you need to use up. …

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french style chocolate chip cookies

French style chocolate raspberry hazelnut cookies

These chocolate hazelnut cookies are packed with fillings and topped off with raspberry compote, hazelnut praliné spread, and flaky sea salt. They’re absolutely extravagant and are inspired by cookies you’d find in a Parisian bakery! One thing that stood out to me when living in Paris was the difference in chocolate chip cookie styles. You …

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apple tart

A guide to tart crust

I just finished week 2 of French pastry school, and the focus was on tart shells. Here are some tips and learnings from the week! Tart crust ingredients Basic tart crusts use just a few common ingredients. Of course, different chefs will experiment with different ingredients depending on the final texture and flavor they are …

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