Catharina

Catharina has a passion for all things French and cooking. She can easily spend hours in a kitchen supply store or trying out new recipes. She has yet to find a recipe that lets her successfully combine her favorite ingredients – cheese and chocolate. Whilst based in Sweden, she visits France and the City of Light as often as she can.

Website: http://www.iblameparis.com/

Gougères: French Cheese Puffs Recipe

The French take their pre-dinner drinks very seriously. Known as the apéro (derived from the word apéritif) it’s a pre-dinner drink with finger food and can encompass everything from olives and cured ham to elaborate bite-sized snacks. The star of any pre-dinner drinks, however, is the gougère, the French cheese puff. Light, fluffy and with a delicious cheese flavor, it feels warm and welcoming at the same time. ... Read More

Indulgently Delicious Salted Caramel & Chocolate Tarte!

Typical chocolate tarts consist simply of chocolate ganache and crust – but this indulgent version has a super secret salted caramel layer hidden inside! The sweetness of the caramel cuts the richness of the dark chocolate, while the hint of salt on your palate maintains the perfect balance. Try making this crowd-pleaser for your next get-together or event, and you’re sure to please! ... Read More

Garlic Lamb Chops with Warm Bean Salad & Persillade

This delicious recipe for lamb chops involves marinating them in garlic and herbs and serving together with a warm white bean salad and oven-baked tomatoes, finished with a “persillade” – a simple dressing, made out of fresh parsley and basil, garlic, lemon and olive oil. ... Read More

Perfect for a Parisian Picnic: The Baguette Niçoise

There’s nothing more French than a baguette sandwich eaten outdoors, so whether you’ll be picnicking in the Jardin du Luxembourg or in your own backyard, this baguette sandwich recipe will have you feeling the French spirit in no time! Have you heard of the quintessential Niçoise salad? Well, this is the sandwich version! ... Read More

Eiffel Tower Sugar Cookies with Royal Icing & Dark Chocolate

Just in time for Easter, these playful sugar cookies combine a classic springtime treat with the most iconic Parisian landmark – the Eiffel Tower! This year, impart a little Parisian flair into your Easter baskets with this fun recipe, or enjoy them throughout the year – anytime is a good time for cookies, icing and chocolate! ... Read More

Chèvre & Honey Cream Galettes with Polka Beetroots

We’re all familiar with the sweet crêpe, but did you know that the savory version is actually called a “galette”? They are made from a buckwheat batter and hail from Brittany, a coastal region in France. This recipe will show you how to make a traditional Breton galette, topped with a beautiful combination of goat cheese, honey and beets! ... Read More

Orange-Maple Glazed Pears with Vanilla Crème Fraiche

This is the kind of desert you’ll never have to feel guilty about eating because it’s made with fresh fruit! At least that’s what you can tell yourself as you savor the tender pears, luscious vanilla cream and crunchy almonds. This simple, rustic recipe allows each separate ingredient to shine, making for the perfect after-dinner treat! ... Read More