French spring bake recipes

Fresh Spinach Quiche

Perfect for brunch or company, and one way to use up leftover fresh spinach. Use half Swiss cheese and half mozzarella if preferred. Do not bake…

small almond cookies

nice moister almond cookies

Roasted Loch Cuart Salmon with Chanterelle Mushrooms

Plate and serve individually or family style with my Corn Fondue and Sauce Diable.

Bistro Breakfast

Bistro Breakfast straight from France is only 5 simple ingredients that include tangy cheese and savory bacon that is comforting and show stopping…

Mache with warm brie and apples

A friend invited us over for a BBQ and made this appetizer. I don't like brie, never have, and this is to die for! I couldn't stop thinking about…

Strawberry and Almond Tartlets

Bring out your inner baker with these scrumptious strawberry tartlets.

Cherry Claflouti

The French version of a cobbler, great with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream.

Chocolate Filled Lemony Brioche

Broccoli, salmon and manchego quiche

Quiches are delicious and eye-catching, this one pairs salmon, broccoli and manchego for a Spanish twist of…

Bacon Rose Quiche

This Bacon Rose Quiche is so rich and creamy; it will melt in your mouth. It’s the best quiche recipe I have ever tried! Bacon slices made into…

Strawberry and Almond Clafoutis

Some call this something in between a cake and a custard. I call it a huge baking success. I baked these Strawberry and Almond Clafoutis pronounced…

Dark Chocolate Tarts

I served these tiny tarts at the wedding I catered for my friends Patrizia and Ed. (Full menu here). They were a real hit - rich and creamy and just…

Zucchini & Cheese Gratin

Delicious and beautiful...the French way. Serves 4-6 Prepared in 25 minutes Cooks in 35 - 45 minutes.