Tag Archives: fraises

Crumble aux fraises

Posted on May 28, 2021 by Meg

This is a very unusual crumble in that the strawberries are not baked but rather piled fresh into a glass and layered with crumble baked separately, whipped cream and homemade caramel sauce. The result is a light, fresh spring/summer dessert … Continue reading →

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Confiture aux fraises et pétales de roses

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Meg

Can you imagine a more sensual tribute to spring than jam made of strawberries and rose petals? And the best thing about it is that you can open a jar in the deep midwinter and feel transported back to June. … Continue reading →

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Mousse aux fraises

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Meg

Who would have thought that something like strawberry mousse could spark a sex war? But that’s what happened the other day when, experimenting with this recipe, I took two versions of it to a friend’s place for a lunchtime dessert. … Continue reading →

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Soupe de rhubarbe aux fraises

Posted on May 31, 2013 by Meg

Full disclosure: I first tasted this fresh spring dessert at the home of a French ambassador. His chef whipped it up one morning while we were visiting. When I brought the spoon to my lips, there was a surprising burst … Continue reading →

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Salade d’épinards aux fraises et pignons de pin

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Meg

This is a salad I dreamt up the other day after meeting two cool French guys in a Paris café. It combines baby spinach, red onion, pine nuts and strawberries, dressed with a balsamic vinaigrette, for a light starter with … Continue reading →

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Gateau aux noix avec fraises

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Meg

The blush of red, the burst of sweetness: with strawberries in season, it’s tempting to make them part of every dessert. And why not? They add that little je-ne-sais-quoi to whatever you may be serving, for example a simple but … Continue reading →

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Fraises et framboises à la crème

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Meg

At last it’s strawberry season! The Paris markets are overflowing with red ripe berries. First came the large and rather flavorless strawberries trucked up from Spain, and now the homegrown gariguettes, a highly prized French variety that’s bursting with sweet … Continue reading →

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