You don’t need measuring cups or a mixer to make this treat. Simply Recipes / Laurel Randolph I have exactly zero French lineage, nor do I have any command of the language, but I’ve always had an ...

Living in Paris as a child, Aleksandra Crapanzano observed the ease with which chic Parisians could tie a silk scarf, transforming the most basic attire into an elegant ensemble in seconds. That ...

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter one 8-inch cake pan, line bottom with parchment paper, grease parchment paper and dust pan with cocoa powder. Tap out excess. Put room temperature butter in a large ...

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One beloved French cake is so easy that it is often the first recipe children are taught. And the main ingredient’s container is as crucial as the ingredient itself. Gâteau au yaourt, or yogurt cake, ...