Index of all recipes
Take your pick from the recipe cards below.
For the lazy gourmet: all recipes are deliciously easy and accessible to make at home. Most of them are French and above all, they’re reduced in sugar. Like macarons, many recipes are gluten-free and some recipes, such as desserts and starters, are designed to be served with your macarons – and now little cakes – from the books.
If you’re looking for my macaron recipes, you’ll find them in Mad About Macarons and Teatime in Paris. The latest book also includes step-by-step recipes for éclairs, tarts, millefeuilles and more. As you can appreciate, Waverley Books prefer these recipes are not shared online – instead I’ve collected more of my favourite recipes here, so help yourself and feel free to share them…
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Raspberry Clafoutis with Lemon Verbena
A delicious twist to the classic French clafoutis recipe using raspberries and a lemony touch of verbena - it's gluten free too!
Salted Toffee Cherry Tomatoes
Make the most of tomato season and the last of the summer with a this fun apéritif. You'll love them!
Flourless Chocolate Cake
A sweet, classic gluten free chocolate cake recipe that's perfect for birthdays or any occasion - guest post from Chef Jason Galletti, Melbourne.
Mini Rhubarb Crumbles
An easy dessert made in advance: rhubarb rose compote, crunchy oat crumble & a light white chocolate mousse. Just top with a macaron!
Rhubarb, Hibiscus & Rose Jam
How to make rhubarb jam beautifully pink without strawberries but with tea and rose.
Corsican Brocciu Lasagne
An easy version of the classic dish of Cannelloni au Brocciu, with a secret ingredient that makes all the difference.
Passion Fruit Mango Creams
A healthy, easy no-bake fruity dessert that goes so well with Easter chocolate!
Potato Gratin Savoyard
A simple family recipe for potato gratin, a lighter version of a Gratin Dauphinois with no cream and just as delicious.
Chocolate Ginger Passion Cake
Say it with chocolate cake for any occasion - with ginger, passion fruit and top with macarons!
Brandy Snaps – Mojito Style!
Retro brandy snaps given a lime, mint and rum twist to make Mojito Snaps - something rather adult for Mother's Day
Cheese Scones with Spring Onion & Rosemary
How to make the fluffiest cheese scones for teatime!
Macaron Tiramisu (gluten free)
Tiramisu macaron shells are given a creative twist to make a gluten free version of the Italian classic dessert
Apple Rose Tarte Tatin
Easy to make in advance! Surprise you Mum for Mother's Day with apple caramel tarts and a red apple rose.
Corsican Veal Stew with Red Peppers
A warming easy casserole that's even better reheated next day and fabulous served with pasta (plus glass of red!).
Orange Caramel Cake
Sticky orange caramel cake - great served warm for breakfast and teatime, if there's any left!
Smoked Garlic Arugula (Rocket) Soup
A delicious detox & warming soup to keep the flu at bay or fight it off if you didn't have a Mickey mask.
Gingerbread Apple Caramel Trifles
Recipe for Gingerbread Apple Caramel Trifles, a perfect festive dessert over the holiday season and delicious served with salted caramel macarons.
Mincemeat Pinwheels
A quick and handy vegetarian recipe that's perfect to make in advance for your festive end-of-year parties
Quick No-Suet Mincemeat
A quick and deliciously easy mincemeat recipe, ideal for Vegetarians since it's without suet - and great for filling macarons!
Easiest Nougatine Recipe
As the world is going nuts, it's time for a crunch with a French salted caramel nougatine!
Fiadone Corsican Cheesecake
The laziest cheesecake on the planet! A Corsican family dessert typically served between November and June.
Chorizo Risotto with Prawns
A quick, easy and versatile recipe - saucy risotto with a kick!
Mini Macaron Trifles – Ispahan Style
A trifle of British nostalgia given a mini Parisian touch for Mother's Day
Fig & Almond Pudding
A simple, elegant figgy pudding with the added French touch of mini raspberry macarons
Spiced Plum Jam & Digital Jam Scale Review
How to make consistently perfect jam with a clever new digital jam-making scale
Corsican Fig Jam
The perfect partner to put out a Corsican cheese fire.
Healthy Fruit & Nut Flapjacks
Lighten routine with these healthy, reduced sugar flapjacks for breakfast or after-school
Gluten Free Cheese Waffles
Have a healthy start to the day with these breakfast waffles inspired by Brazilian cheese puffs!
Roasted Nectarines & Lemon Verbena Ice Cream
A perfectly light dessert that celebrates summer in France.
Monkfish French Brittany Stew – Lotte à l’armoricaine
A deliciously easy French classic: monkfish stew or Lotte à L'Armoricaine
Gluten-Free Chocolate Pistachio Brownies
Lush, fudgy gluten-free brownies inspired by Chambelland in Paris.
Strawberry, Almond & Rhubarb Tart
An upside-down tart that turns into a chic French cake
Chocolate Cherry Ganache – Macaron Filling
Rain in some Kirsch in these dark chocolate and cherry macarons!
Asparagus, Mint & Pea Clafoutis (Gluten Free)
A delicious dose of asparagus for vegetarian week and Celiac Awareness month.
Rhubarb and Custard Cheesecake with Strawberries
A rather Franglais-style cheesecake & ranting over Brexit
Dried Rhubarb Chips
Easy wow-factor decor for your rhubarb recipes
Rhubarb Rose Sorbet
A perfect light dessert for Mother's Day - serve with macarons and a bunch of roses for Mum!
Pink Rhubarb & Ginger Compote
Adding a touch of fruity tea to Parisian rhubarb to give that pretty pink blush.
Palets Bretons Recipe – French Butter Biscuits or Cookies
Slightly sweet & salty French butter biscuits - just irresistible!
Apple Oat Crumble – A Scottish French Alliance
Who would have thought that the good old Apple Crumble would be so popular in Paris these days? And trust the French to make it sound so romantic as "crrum-belle"!
Drambuie Ice Cream (No-Churn)
This Scottish whisky liqueur, honey and herb ice cream will liven up any dinner party when it’s served with dessert! Strictly for adults only…
Top Ten Last-Minute Valentine Dessert Ideas
Where has this week gone? All those plans of making a fabulous…
Orange Blossom and Pomegranate Rice Pudding
Orange Blossom Pomegranate Rice Pudding with macarons from Teatime in Paris!
Creamy Orange Curd – a perfect topping for Crêpes!
A deliciously zingy, creamy topping for crepes or pancakes this February.
Flamiche Recipe – French Leek Pie
A typical French winter classic: leek pie from Picardy which uses 4 egg yolks! For National Pie Day.
Cullen Skink Smoked Haddock Soup
Don't ask me why, but I'm needing a fix of my favourite warming Scottish recipes ...
It's hard enough to take a sexy photo of a bowl of soup but why the name, Cullen Skink?
Macaroon Jam Tarts
Happy Delicious New Year to you!
2016 has started more like "out with the new" and "in with the old"!
The other day, I re-discovered an old faithful baking guide ...
How to Make a Giant Paris-Brest Choux (Eclair) Christmas Pastry Ring
This Christmas pastry ring sums me up just now: I'm going around…
Stuffed Cabbage (Chou Farci): A Cheat’s French Classic Winter Recipe
A French Classic recipe of stuffed savoy cabbage made easy by using turkey stuffing leftovers.
Dark Chocolate Lava Cakes with Runny Hearts
A French dessert menu classic that's so quick to prepare and great for any occasion.
Chestnut, Pumpkin & Mushroom Tarts – and Beaujolais Nouveau!
A taste of pure Autumn on a plate!
Pumpkin, Sage and Parmesan Financiers
Today the sun is shining again on the city we love so much. While…
Caramel and Jasmine Macarons and Tea-Infused Recipes
Apparently 9 November is International Tea Day. When I saw…
Egg Pasta Recipe: Alsatian Noodles
You know how I love sharing egg yolk recipes with you - especially…
French Apple Custard Tart – An Easy Yolk Recipe you HAVE to try!
The last time I made this French Apple Custard Tart, I earmarked…
A Fragrant Rice Tea Pudding Recipe with Little Bear from Theodor Paris
The first Autumn chill hit the Paris air last week. Suddenly…
Pure 100% Cacao Chocolate Mousse Recipe by Patrice Chapon
How many chocolate storefronts do you know resemble dark chocolate?…
Tarte Tatin – An Easy French Classic
It's a lot easier to make than it looks!
Upside-Down Dark Chocolate, Coffee & Pear Cake
That did it - it had to be a chocolate pear cake since the pears…
Sweetcorn and Red Pepper Soup
A magnificent way to enjoy the freshest farmers' market corn-on-the-cob for a taste of summer
Banana Chestnut Coffee Cake
Give yourself a kick-start to school mornings with this reduced sugar loaf, Corsican-style with chestnut flour.
An Avignon Summer Festival Taste plus an Aubergine Tart
Chill the rosé for a theatrical Avignon annual festival. Dates for 2017: 6-26 July.
A Taste of Provence with Chickpea Spread
This view is from my parents-in-law's house in the Luberon, the…
Passion Fruit and Raspberry Macaron Filling
Standing in the buzzing queue of many of Paris's best pâtisseries,…
French Clafoutis – Baked Cherry Custard Dessert
Clafoutis is a French speciality from the Limousin region. It's…
Carrot Cakes
Light and airy individual carrot cakes with reduced sugar, tons of carrots & spices. Ideal for parties, picnics and school bake sales.
Pastéis de Nata Portuguese Custard Tarts Recipe
After tasting the exquisite Pastéis de Nata from Comme à Lisbonne in…
Maple Granola – Homemade Breakfast Cereal
Pamper your body with this organic homemade breakfast muesli
Confiture de Lait Recipe and How to Store Vanilla Beans
I have a confession to make. I'm glad it hasn't really snowed…
Honey Lemon Sablé Biscuits
A quick and easy egg yolk recipe that's perfect with a cup of ginger rooibos tea at teatime
Chocolate Coffee Fondant Cakes
"I'm starving!" Lucie flew in the door with the rain blowing…
The French’s Favourite Casserole: Blanquette de Veau
Enjoy this French Winter classic casserole, which is surprisingly light too!
Happy New Year with a Cheesecake from Paris!
Cinnamon & Orange Cheesecake, inspired by Jean-François Piège of Thoumieux in Paris & given the Mad About Macarons touch!
Festive Desserts with Macarons and Peppermint Creams
Festive holiday menu ideas to serve with your macarons, from desserts to even savoury!
Express Mini Christmas Puddings
I'm on a roll again. Have you noticed all the snowballs coming…
Chocolate Brownie Cookie Crumbles
It all started this summer. In August, to be precise. Lucie…
Scottish Macaroon Bar Snowballs
We have been lucky lately in Paris. Up until Sunday the weather…
Chocolate Coconut Snowballs (gluten-free)
Who would know they're gluten free? Deliciously high in chocolate and low in sugar.
Chocolate and Chestnut Pudding for the Holiday Season
You can tell that chocolate has been quite prominent in our diets…
Pumpkin Spice Macarons & Roasted Red Kuri Squash Filling
An autumnal macaron filling made with pumpkin - and the spices!
Beetroot Horseradish Risotto – with Macarons
I'm often amazed how some of my recipes, like this Beetroot Horseradish…
Whisky Toffee Frozen Crème Brûlée with Macarons
It was a sign: a Scottish saltire traced onto such dazzling…
Pistachio-Strawberry Panna Cotta with Macaron Kisses
Continuing to follow the sun this summer, we stopped for breath…
The Boat House Edinburgh and a Lemon & Thyme Tart Recipe
As the Commonwealth Games kick off in Scotland, I'm taking you…
Fromage Blanc Ice Cream – Egg Yolk Recipe
It has been a while since I posted an egg yolk recipe on le blog.…
A Sexy Valentine Dessert Recipe with Parisian Macarons
A super easy gluten-free red fruit Bavarois dessert for your Valentine
Forgotten Apple Chutney, Curry Macarons and a Mole
An easy and quick recipe for making homemade apple chutney with mango and apricot.
A New Year Kir Royal from Normandy
Happy, bubbly New Year to you! It's good to be back.
Do you…
Savoury Macarons: Festive Starter Ideas
Who can believe that the year has just about made a wrap? Before…
Chocolate Hazelnut Rocher Truffles
As I got the ball rolling with chocolate hazelnut macarons for…
Red Onion Chevre Tatin
An easy savoury twist to the French classic with caramelised onions and goats' cheese.
France’s Smallest River, Watercress Beds and Soup
A recipe for watercress soup and a visit to the watercress beds during harvesting in Normandy.
Raspberry, Redcurrant and Rose Macaron Filling
As the sweet queues became out of line via Pierre Hermé's pâtisserie…
Chocolate Drizzle in the Black Forest
The hills were alive with the sound of cattle bells and gradual…
Black Forest Cakes in Germany and a No Bake Chocolate Cherry Dessert
Do you really think a sweet tooth determines our family holiday…
Food Writer Friday, Lemon Ice Cream and the Orgasmic Chef
This time last year I had a wonderful surprise on my return from…
Strawberry Tart with Pistachio Pastry Cream
Ouf! Over the years, I've come to use this word just as the French…
Rose, Raspberry and Lychee Eclairs
Did I ever tell you how much I actually enjoy visiting my dentist?
It's…
Roasted Vanilla Pineapple with Passion Fruit
As we're enjoying the pineapple season, I can't help noticing…
Lemon Cream Meringue Nests (Gluten Free)
It was time to return to France before I put on weight. We certainly…
White Asparagus French Clafoutis
Become totally asparagused with this delicious French savoury clafoutis inspired by Chef Eric Fréchon
Patrick Roger’s Chocolate Cake for Easter
A dense layered chocolate cake from the MOF himself. Let's crown it with macarons!
Chocolate Cream Desserts for Macaron (Yolk) Lovers
Poor blog. I've neglected it and so my apologies. Chest infection…
To Make Macaron Hearts, Think ‘V’ for Valentine
How to make macaron hearts for your Valentine
How to Make a French Religieuse or a Scottish Mac Snowman
I have a confession to make. I should have made something more…
How to Make Rice Pudding like the French – Riz au lait!
When my Frenchman asked me to make rice pudding years ago, it…
Happy Sweet 2013 from Paris with Galettes des Rois
So we made it to 2013. It wasn't the end of the world after all,…
Lemon Sauce for Roast Chicken and Stuffed Mini Pumpkins
This week the Autumnal chill has hit abruptly, just as much as…
Corsica on the Rocks and Savoury Macarons
Wild waves were crashing on the rocks off the west coast of Corsica…
Glace Plombières: No-Churn Candied Fruit Ice Cream
I'd promised the children a taste of the best ice creams in Paris…
Cremini Mushroom Cappuccino with Mini Macarons
Just look at this tray of healthy looking cremini mushrooms from…
Racing with Banana Almond Cakes for the Egg and Spoon
I know. I'm not the biggest fan of cake. But suddenly remembering…
Arise, Sir Brioche
This sign popped out to say bonjour as we were meandering on…
Apricot and Lavender Jam
Imagine my surprise back from holidays and seeing this last crate…
The Heat is on: Pistachio Vanilla Wasabi Ice Cream
Are you feeling the heat? You're lucky. Mid July in Paris and…
Strawberry Eclairs with Poppy and Vanilla Pastry Cream
What on earth has been going on? I have not wanted to cook…
Strawberry and Rhubarb Gratin
I'm just back from the market in St Germain-en-Laye. It's a luxury…
Begging for Chocolate Macarons and Mendiants for Easter
Meaning "Beggar" in French and representing four mendicant monastic orders from the Middle Ages, these popular chocolates are great to make for Easter!
Passionfruit Milk Chocolate Crème Brûlée: Walking on Mars?
Have you ever imagined what it could be like to walk on Mars?…
I’m a Guest at Lazaro Cooks!
Today is cool: I'm a guest over at Lazaro Cooks. What an honour…
The Cutest Wombat Bento Box by Pudding Pie Lane
I don't watch TV much these days but I'm hooked on Top Chef.…
Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chip Cookies
It's already the second week of the mid-term school winter holidays.…
Making Chouquettes with Cravings of a Lunatic
Chouquettes are mini versions of choux buns. For anyone who hasn't…
It’s Mardi from Eat. Live. Travel. Write and a Raspberry Curd Recipe
Surprise! It's mardi. It's Tuesday. It's Mardi Gras, and I'm…
White Chocolate Mousse with a Valentine’s Touch
How often have you heard of perfectly competent cooks and bakers…
Mango and Orange Tarte Tatin for Marsha’s Birthday
Tatin! Joyeux Anniversaire from Paris, Marsha!
I just couldn't…
Smoked Haddock Fishcakes with Tartare Sauce
Tintin may still make the odd appearance in French shop windows…
Chestnut Vanilla Ice Cream
Baby it's cold outside. I've been humming this song most of the…
Leek, Pumpkin and Ginger Soup with Curry Macarons
A perfectly simple yet healthy winter warming soup with a few benefits of leeks.
Poached Coffee Vanilla Pears with Mocha Macarons
A deliciously light, simple yet stunning dessert - inspired by Anne-Sophie Pic
Beet-Horseradish Macarons with Apple and Salmon
Are you all enjoying the festive season? Still merry? Dead beet?…
Nougat Glacé Choux Buns with Orange Caramel
As you may have gathered, I'm not just mad about macarons, but…
Knitted Choux Carnival of Festive French Chouquettes
A promise is a promise. Remember I said I'd make my own homemade…
Passion Fruit, Cardamom and Ginger Panna Cotta
Who prefers light desserts to heavy puddings? I do; particularly…
Sticky Toffee Pudding Sauce
Why don't the French do sticky toffee pudding? OK, it's…
Parsnip, Round Carrot & Coriander Soup
The French call the parsnip (le panais) one of the "forgotten"…
Melting Moments (or Mini Oat Cookies)
Ouf! It's the school holidays. Enfin!
The children…
Corsican Stuffed Courgettes-Zucchini with Mint
Mamma Mia! When Manu asked me to guest post, my adoration for…
Guest Recipe: Pumpkin Spice Bread
Paris this week has been blessed with an incredible Indian Summer.…
French Mushroom and Truffle Macarons of the Season
There has been a definite change in the air over the past 10…
Roasted Figs in Marsala with Giant Tiramisu Macarons
They can say what they like.
I do give a fig.
Fig. Season.…
Quick and Easy Fig Tart Recipe
When Mardi asked me to guest post on her blog, I was so excited.…
Crispy Papaya Nests, Prawns, and Skinny Sweet Potato Fries
I'm not into fried foods. It's like an unspoken rule to avoid…
Sticky Baked Amaretti Peaches
A quick and easy summer dessert to make the most of peach and raspberry season
Sweet Potato, Crab & Thai Herb Croquettes
There's something magical about holidays. It's not only a precious…
Basil & Lime Pesto: Quick and Saucy
Could you get me some basil, please? Antoine came back from the…
Herb-Hugging John Dory with Smoked Tea Beurre Blanc
The signs were all there. First this one, rue St Pierre - or…
Guest Recipe: Rum and Toasted Coconut Ice Cream (low carb/gluten free)
How often do you dream about food? Do you think about lunch…
Peppermint Millefeuille with Fraises des Bois
Last weekend these little wild strawberry jewels…
Cherry Tomato, Wild Strawberry & Rocket Salad
When Mum came to visit recently, she left an enticing pile of…
Warm Goat Cheese Salad (salade de chèvre chaud)
My husband refuses to eat salad as a main dish. C'est comme…
Guest Recipe: White Chocolate and Raspberry Paris-Brest
Today is an extra special Guest Post. My lovely Irish guest,…
Creamy Lemon, Prawn and Asparagus Spaghetti
This has to be one of my favourite pronto pasta dishes after…
Guest Recipe: Strawberries and Cream Mousse Pie
How often have you felt harried or harrassed? My guest this…
Guest Recipe: Crème Caramel (Purin)
This has been a LONG week. I'm such a party-pooper since cancelled…
Guest Recipe: Caesar Salad Dressing with Croutons
Fancy a change of scene? Well, this week we're heading into…
Guest Recipe: Mango Egg Tarts
Do you ever get all soppy sentimental over certain foods? It…
Guest Recipe: Chocolate Crunchy Trifle with Egg Yolk Buttercream Frosting
"Nice driveway", Kate had on her personal blog profile. I was…
Thyme to be Sage with Buttered Asparagus
This past week I was so ashamed of the garden. I had run away…
Guest Recipe: Biscuits Bretons
When my friend, Joshua, told me he had the perfect French recipe…
Stinging Nettle Pesto
Nettles are full of healthy nutrients. So this Stinging Nettle…
Guest Recipe: Chocolate Pots de Crème
It has been a while since we've seen chocolate on the site. Passing…
Guest Recipe: Blueberry Curd
Blueberries are so healthy so why not make this blueberry curd recipe, which also uses egg yolk - so use the whites for macarons!
Passion Fruit Caramel Choux Buns & a Choux-Choux Train
I used to think that Choux pastry was complicated. Until…
Guest Recipe: Genovesi Ericine
I'm excited yet again. As part of the new series on egg yolk…
1st Guest Post: Pineapple Curd
I am so excited. Not only for hosting my first Guest Post but…
Lime Macarons with Marinated Mango, Coconut, Vanilla, Lemongrass & Passion Cream (gluten free dessert)
This photo…
Saltimbocca: Veal and Parma Ham Spirals
A few years back, Antoine gave me a clever Christmas present:…
Sweet Potato & Sage Roman Gnocchi
As some of you may know, I'm married to a Frenchman but whether…
Crispy Sage Leaves
Crispy Sage Leaves are one of my favourite decorations to…
Scotch Corsican Pancakes with Chestnut Flour
A delicious teatime twist on the classic drop scone or pancake with chestnut flour and orange
Salted Caramel Sauce (Caramel au beurre salé)
This has to be one of the most satisfying of homemade sauces:…
Fish, Chorizo and Black Pudding
We just came back from Scotland yesterday morning. I'm suddenly…
Rose & White Chocolate Panna Cotta with Cherry & Cardamom Coulis
A perfectly light dessert for Saint Valentine's Day: Rose and white chocolate panna cotta with a black cherry and cardamom coulis.
Pigeon with Whisky, Ginger and Apricots
This is a quick and easy dish for entertaining. First, find…
Chocolate Beetroot Flourless Fondants
Why is it that most people pull a face when you mention chocolate-beetroot…
Orange Blossom & Cinnamon Pannacotta
A quick, light and easy dessert that can either be served…
To Orange Blossom & Paris Lovers
It has been chilly in Paris this week. On a damp, drizzly Monday…
Crab, Ginger & Coriander Gluten-free Quiches
This is such an easy starter. You’re basically…