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Olena Vasylchuk Updated 04.11.2026

51 French recipes for the home kitchen: reliable ratios, honest timings and clear step-by-step guidance.

Madeleines

Madeleines: little French shell cakes made with brown butter, honey and lemon zest. Cold batter and a hot oven give them their signature hump.

Hands-on time: 47 min plus waiting time: +1 h Difficulty: Medium

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Meringue Kisses
Hands-on time: 2 h 20 min plus waiting time: +1 h Difficulty: Medium
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Éclairs
Hands-on time: 1 h 20 min plus waiting time: +2 h Difficulty: Challenging
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Profiteroles
Hands-on time: 1 h 5 min plus waiting time: +1 h Difficulty: Medium
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Meringue Ghosts
Hands-on time: 1 h 55 min plus waiting time: +2 h Difficulty: Medium