European
Navettes
Navettes are boat-shaped cakes from Provence traditionally flavored with orange water.
Homemade Ginger Beer
This ginger beer is very spicy. Adjust the amount of lime juice and sugar to your taste.
Blueberry-Walnut Muesli
Serve with yogurt, berries, and a drizzle of honey.
Muesli with Yogurt
The muesli can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Lemon-Blueberry Petits Fours
We baked these treats in mini brioche pans; small fluted tartlet pans would work just as well.
Cornmeal Biscotti with Dates and Almonds
The biscotti may be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Apricot-Walnut Biscotti
Sanding sugar is used to coat the biscotti because it won’t melt in the oven. We dipped half of the batch in melted chocolate. To dip them all, double the amount of bittersweet chocolate.
Almond Macaroons
The cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Amaretti Crisps
To achieve the greatest volume, whisk the egg whites in a metal bowl set over a pot of simmering water until just warm to the touch.
Cinnamon-Raisin French Toast
Any bread is lovely in this buttermilk batter.
Praline Napoleons with Almond Cream Filling
You can make puff pastry from scratch by following the recipes on page 653 or 654.