Espresso Crème Brûlée A Bold, Creamy Dessert With a Coffee Twist
The Story & Intro Espresso Crème Brûlée always takes me back to slow afternoons in Crete, when the kitchen smelled of strong coffee and warm milk simmering on the stove. …
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Orange Crème Brûlée French Toast
Section 1: The Story & Intro Every time I make Orange Crème Brûlée French Toast, I’m instantly taken back to slow mornings in Crete, when the sun spilled through the …
Almond Croissant Bake
The Story & Intro Almond Croissant Bake has a very special place in my heart. Growing up in Crete, my grandmother believed that no pastry should ever go to waste. …
Vanilla Bean Custard Tart vCreamy, Elegant & Comforting Dessert
Section 1: The Story & Intro Every time I make this Vanilla Bean Custard Tart, I’m instantly transported back to my grandmother’s kitchen in Crete. I can still see her …
French Apple Tart (Tarte Tatin Style): Sweet, Caramelized Delight
The Story & Intro Hi, I’m Marilyn, and desserts have always held a special place in my heart. One of my fondest memories is helping my grandmother in her Crete …
Brioche French Toast with Custard Center: A Decadent Breakfast Treat
The Story & Intro Hi, I’m Marilyn, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned in my years of cooking, it’s that breakfast can feel like a celebration. I remember the …
Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding: Irresistibly Gooey & Decadent
There’s something magical about chocolate and croissants coming together, isn’t there? I still remember the first time I experimented with this recipe in my cozy kitchen in Crete. It was …
Classic Vanilla Crème Brûlée Silky, Sweet, and Irresistible
I still remember the first time I tasted crème brûlée as a teenager visiting Paris with my family. We had wandered into a small, sunlit café in Montmartre, and the …
Crème Brûlée French Toast Bake: A Decadent Breakfast Treat
Breakfast has always been my favorite meal of the day. Growing up in Crete, Sundays were special because my grandmother would make something sweet and comforting to share with the …
Mixed Seafood Lasagna with Mozzarella: Irresistibly Creamy & Flavorful Delight
Seafood has always been a big part of my life growing up on the beautiful island of Crete. I still remember those long summer afternoons with my grandmother, who would …