Every year around this time, my mind invariably fills with thoughts of France. In my former life as a cruise director, Tony and I spent several spring seasons sailing around the western coast of ...

After spending a good amount of time in France and developing a love for French pastry, I decided that it was time to learn how to make a classic madeleine cookie recipe. These mini butter cakes are a ...

Classic French Madeleines are one of the easiest, most delicious little tea cakes you can make. I flavor them with vanilla and lemon for a classic taste, and the iconic shell shape makes them look so ...

Professional cook and baker David Lebovitz continues his observations about cooking and the culinary culture of France with a cookbook dedicated to remastering classic French dishes. This recipe is ...

Sophie Evanoff has been a fan of delicate pastries and flavorful desserts since she was a child. "I always loved baking with my mom," said Evanoff, a Michigan native, who grew up outside of Detroit.