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Lavender Crème Brulee

by thelittlefrenchcottageupdated on May 24, 2021May 18, 202110 Comments

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Pompe a l’huile (sweet orange and olive oil bread)

by thelittlefrenchcottageupdated on May 18, 2021May 18, 2021Leave a Comment

Until recently I had never heard of Pompe a l’huile and wow have I been missing out! This Provençal sweet orange olive oil bread is a bit like a firmer brioche and is a relative of the fougasse. It is a Christmas tradition in France, forming part of the 13 desserts served after midnight mass. …

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Blackberry Recipes

by thelittlefrenchcottageupdated on May 24, 2021October 28, 202010 Comments

Autumn is my favourite season for cooking. Our blackberries have been collected and our apples harvested. Warming crumble leaves the sweet smell of cinnamon filling the air. Blackberry recipes are hard to beat in the Autumn. Blackberries have such a short season though, so we always collect plenty and freeze them to use throughout Autumn …

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Simple Lavender Syrup

by thelittlefrenchcottageupdated on September 20, 2020September 3, 20201 Comment

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Flan Pâtissier (Parisian) Recipe

by thelittlefrenchcottageupdated on August 27, 2020August 27, 20204 Comments

A French Classic This flan could quite possibly be my favourite dessert (although I do love a cheesecake…..A LOT). Flan Pâtissier (or Parisian) is a simple custard tart and a classic French recipe. I first tried this flan on holiday in Paris. Sat outside a cafe on a Spring afternoon. Perfect. However, it was only …

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Blueberry and Lavender Ice-Cream

by thelittlefrenchcottageupdated on September 20, 2020July 10, 202010 Comments

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Tomato and Tapenade Tart

by thelittlefrenchcottageupdated on September 20, 2020July 1, 20202 Comments

Making the most of tomato season and a spot of alfresco dining

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Olive Houmous (Vegan and Gluten Free)

by thelittlefrenchcottageupdated on August 27, 2020June 26, 2020Leave a Comment

This is a lovely and easy recipe for Olive Houmous. It is perfect to keep in the fridge to snack on or as part of a healthy lunch. It can be made in advance, is gluten free and vegan. Can we add that this recipe can be made quicker than it will take you to …