
A silk-smooth vanilla custard finished with a glassy, caramelized sugar crust — creamy, fragrant, and just crackable. The contrast of cool custard and warm, brittle topping makes every spoonful satisfying.
2 cup heavy cream
1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped
½ cup granulated sugar
6 egg yolks, room temperature
1 pinch salt
3 tbsp granulated sugar, for topping
Nutritional information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.

A crisp-edged buckwheat crepe folded around warm ham, melted cheese, and a runny yolk—the rustic, savory street-food of Brittany made approachable at home. Resting the batter and cooking over moderate heat yields a lacy, tender galette with a nutty flavor.

A tender, custardy tart studded with juicy cherries and a lightly sweet, crêpe-like batter. Simple to assemble and baked until puffed and golden, it’s an elegant, unfussy French dessert for brunch or after-dinner sharing.

A slow-simmered French beef stew that turns humble ingredients into a rich, aromatic broth and fall-apart meat; each bite balances tender beef with mellow root vegetables and a bright parsley finish.