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Super quick and easy homemade hot chocolate kits with homemade marshmallows makes a great party gift on a cold winter day. Send your guests home with a kit to make a cozy cup of hot chocolate when they get home and don’t forget to fix up a big batch so […]
Be sure to check out all the other recipes from my holiday special, Holiday Party with Andrew & Zoë!
Be sure to check out all the other recipes from my holiday special, Holiday Party with Andrew & Zoë!
Be sure to check out all the other recipes from my holiday special, Holiday Party with Andrew & Zoë!
Be sure to check out all the other recipes from my holiday special, Holiday Party with Andrew & Zoë!
Be sure to check out all the other recipes from my holiday special, Holiday Party with Andrew & Zoë!
Be sure to check out all the other recipes from my holiday special, Holiday Party with Andrew & Zoë!
Sure, you could put out a cookie plate, but why not also make a show-stopping croquembouche? Or a modern version of the yule log? From the most dazzling centerpieces to a humble (but delicious!) cookie, this list of Christmas desserts has something for everyone. Looking for even more holiday favorites? […]
This guide is the perfect companion to my New York Times bestselling book, Zoë Bakes Cookies. You’ll find some basic cookie tips and a bunch of recipes below. As I write this guide, it is early December, also known as “official cookie season.” There is no wrong way to make […]
One of my favorite ways to celebrate just about every holiday is with a big brunch. It’s the perfect meal for combining all kinds of sweet and savory flavors, and putting together a beautiful spread. This list of holiday brunch recipes includes some of my favorites that are perfect for […]
There are so many magical moments in baking, it’s one of the things I love about being a pastry chef. I went to culinary school to learn the techniques of baking, but I also wanted a better understanding of why cakes rise, what makes cookies spread and how to fix […]
Lefse is a super-simple and surprisingly delicious Norwegian flatbread made by mixing mashed potato, flour, and butter together, rolling it thin, and cooking it on a griddle. The recipes are all similar and yet every Norwegian family seems to have their own secret way of making them. Some like a […]
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...
