ZoëBakes

Challah

In season 2, episode 8 of Zoë Bakes on Magnolia Network my mom and I meet Morgan Dachis and her lovely family to learn about her business, Morgan’s Broth and Buns. She also taught us a thing or two about making beautiful loaves of challah.

Lorraine’s Chicken Noodle Soup

I’m not exaggerating when I say that this is the most requested recipe from my show, Zoë Bakes on Magnolia Network. It’s a savory recipe and it’s not mine. Go figure! In all honesty, I’m thrilled to share this chicken noodle soup recipe with you. This recipe was ubiquitous in […]

Spinach and Cheese Souffle

This is the spinach and cheese souffle recipe I made on the Brunch Bakes episode (season 2, episode 9) of Zoë Bakes on Magnolia Network where I hosted a brunch for my women’s small business group, The Ladybrainers!

Manicotti Crepes

These are the manicotti crepes I made on the Family Crepes episode of Zoë Bakes on Magnolia Network. In this episode I demonstrate the delicious versatility of crêpes with everything from bananas Foster crepes to these savory manicotti crepes. For more inspiration, I also visit local pastry chef Diane Moua […]

Host Zoe Francois' savory cheesecake with roasted tomatoes and feta, as seen on Zoe Bakes, season 2.

Savory Cheesecake with Roasted Tomato & Feta Sauce

My son, Henri, does not adore sweets like I do (believe it or not!). But he does love a good cheesecake and we decided to make a savory version featuring cheeses we tasted at Redhead Creamery. This cheesecake features cream cheese, fromage blanc, and cheddar and is topped with an […]

Cherry Chocolate Cake (Black Forest Cake) on a wood and marble cake stand

Cherry Desserts That Are Sweet and Tart

Cherries may be best known as Northeastern fruit (D.C. cherry blossoms, anyone?), but different varieties are plentiful across the northern states. I love using cherries in cakes and desserts because they are tart AND sweet, making them a burst of balanced fruit flavor. They’re tasty in toppings, filling or inside […]

Strawberry Rhubarb Pie | ZoeBakes by Zoe Francois

12 Fruit Pie Recipes For Summer

Why should fall and winter get all the pie fun? Yes, pie is the perfect dessert for a holiday gathering, but let’s not forget about all the fruit pies for summer. You’ll find blueberries, strawberries, cherries, and more in this collection of summer pie recipes. Looking for more pie recipes […]

Cinnamon Roll Star Bread on a marble countertop

Cinnamon Star Bread

This beautiful cinnamon star bread recipe is shockingly easy to create. It’s perfect for so many occasions—from holiday breakfast to a regular old Saturday brunch. The beauty of this easier-than-it-looks recipe is that you can play with the flavors to match your mood, sweet or savory! You’ll find the recipe […]

Mango Curd Tart with fresh mango, berries

11 Tropical Desserts For Beach Vibes

I love tropical desserts because of the sweet, tart flavors. Key lime pie, for example, is one of my favorite desserts and I seek it out whenever I can. Plus, tropical fruits are vibrant and colorful, which makes for a gorgeous serving plate. I’ve put together a list of some […]

Baked Alaska with Raspberry Sorbet & Lime Ice Cream

If you’ve followed my work for a while, you likely know that I love Baked Alaska. I have several on this site, including a red, white and blue version for the Fourth of July, a coffee bourbon chocolate baked Alaska, and a passion fruit baked Alaska, which I have dubbed […]

12 Memorial Day Desserts To Kick Off Summer

Kick off your summer with some tasty Memorial Day desserts. These recipes will please a crowd and are great for the summer season. Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer here in Minnesota. I think that’s true almost everywhere, but after the long, cold winter and often erratic […]

Lime Angel Pie

This lime angel pie features lime curd, a beautiful meringue and fresh berries. Think of it like a key lime pie filling in a beautiful Swiss Meringue shell! When my grandmother passed away she left me her recipe box, her collection of Norwegian spoons, other sentimental things from my childhood […]