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Little boats with jam
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Little boats with jam

The little boats with jam are the recipe I make when I need a quick dessert, without any hassle and with ingredients I usually have in the fridge. I've made it many times, especially when someone...

Eclairs
Dessert

Eclairs

The first time I made éclairs at home, I was amazed that they turned out well on the first try. I admit, I made too few of them. I used the classic cream recipe, and for the glaze, I added as much...

Buturugi
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Buturugi

I usually make these "logs" when I have egg whites to use up or when I have leftovers from other desserts. The recipe isn't complicated, but it requires a bit of patience for the meringues and the...

Islands
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Islands

I usually make these cookies before the holidays because they hold up well and can be filled and glazed even a few days later. I've known the recipe for a long time, and my daughter always asks for...

Bounty cake
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Bounty cake

I have made the Bounty cake several times, usually when I need a quick coconut dessert that keeps well in the fridge. It's the kind of recipe that doesn't pose many problems, and the base, cream, and...

White poppy seed biscuits
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White poppy seed biscuits

I first tried these white poppy seed cookies after testing the recipe with walnuts and then with sesame. I found a small bag of white poppy seeds at the store, which is somewhat rare around here, and...

Syrup-soaked pastries
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Syrup-soaked pastries

The first time I made these syrupy croissants, I worked on the dough with my daughter. She was excited to mix and knead the cocoa part, while I handled the white part. I found it interesting to split...