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A traditional Victoria sponge cake features two cake layers with jam and buttercream or whipped cream. My recipe is a traditional version with strawberries and some gorgeous edible flowers. I fell in love with Victoria sponge cake on a trip to Dublin. The cake itself was so deliciously light but […]
This brioche recipe is so easy and it’s the best for making decadent brioche French toast!
This homemade granola recipe is inspired by my Aunt Melissa. We lived on a commune in Vermont in the 1960s and 70s, where we grew and prepared all our own food. The actual granola recipe was lost when my aunt passed away decades ago, but I know this one is […]
Get into the spooky season spirit with these fun Halloween desserts! I love looking back at some of my old recipes. These three Halloween desserts are from the early years of my blog (which is obvious from my photography skills) when my kids were younger and loved fun Halloween-themed treats. […]
This pear pie with caramel is a perfect fall or winter treat! It looks stunning, but you’ll be surprised just how easy it is to put together. Simply make a few components, then assemble and bake. It’s another take on this pear almond tart recipe. I put together this pear […]
This is the pumpkin creme brulee I make with my son, Henri, on Zoë Bakes on Magnolia Network after visiting Barten Pumpkins. My Substack Extras subscribers can access a Q&A with the owners of Barten Pumpkins here.
This is the Pumpkin-Pear-Cranberry Hot Dish that I make on Season 2, episode 12 of Zoë Bakes on Magnolia Network.
This hand pie recipe is a fun way to make customizable mini pies. This recipe with strawberry makes a perfect breakfast pastry, but these simple treats can be filled with all kinds of sweet or savory flavors. These are also the strawberry hand pies I made on Zoë Bakes on […]
These are the savory curry chicken hand pies I made on the Hand Pies episode of Zoë Bakes on Magnolia Network! When the Minnesota weather turns cold, I stock my freezer with easy, bake-and-take hand pies. In this episode I make both sweet strawberry and savory curry chicken pies, and […]
This is the Swedish cream recipe I made in the Nordic Treats episode of Zoë Bakes on Magnolia Network where I pay tribute to my Nordic heritage by preparing Swedish cream and krumkake, a pressed cookie and visiting a ladies’ church group for a lesson in making the traditional Norwegian […]
You can’t attend a gathering in Minnesota without bringing some bars. I made these sour cherry streusel bars on an episode of Zoë Bakes that pays homage to my Nordic heritage. It’s a simple recipe that shows off just a bit of tartness from the sour cherries. The episode also […]
These krumkake are the pressed cookies I made on the Nordic Treats episode of Zoë Bakes on Magnolia Network! In this episode I pay tribute to my Nordic heritage by preparing Swedish cream and krumkake, and visiting a ladies’ church group for a lesson in making the traditional Norwegian flatbread, […]
I'm Zoë François and I love to bake. This is where I play with sugar and take the mystery out of baking everything from cookies to wedding cakes. I studied pastry at the CIA (the culinary school, not the spy agency), worked in restaurants, have written 10 cookbooks and you can find more of my creations in my Substack Newsletter and YouTube videos. More...
