ZoëBakes

Host Zoe Francois’ pumpkin creme brulee, as seen on Zoe Bakes, season 1.

Pumpkin Crème Brûlée

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.

Pumpkin-Pear-Cranberry Hot Dish

This is the Pumpkin-Pear-Cranberry Hot Dish that I make on Season 2, episode 12 of Zoë Bakes on Magnolia Network.

Strawberry Hand Pies

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 […]

Curry Chicken Hand Pies

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 […]

Host Zoe Francois' Swedish creme with lingonberry jam, raspberries and krumkake, as seen on Zoe Bakes, season 2.

Swedish Cream

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 […]

Sour Cherry Streusel Bars

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 […]

Krumkake

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, […]

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 […]