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 | I plan on finishing most of my holiday preparations early this season, and, in part, that means my baking and confection-making. I like to give an epicurean treat to the special people in my life each year, and this year I decided to make Calissons for the gourmands on my list. Try these fantastic make-at-home treats for your loved ones and be sure to visit the French food homepage for the latest recipes, articles, and photo tutorials. | |
Orangettes Recipe
 Orangettes are strips of candied orange peel dipped in dark chocolate. They make an elegant gift and look great served on a decorative dish along with the coffee at the end of a meal. This recipe is several steps long, but it can be doubled if you want a bigger serving for the time spent in the kitchen... Read more.
| Nougat Noir Recipe
 Typically, nougat is a chewy, whipped, egg white-based candy. black nougat recipe could not be further from the classic version. In this recipe, two varieties of honey reduce into a dark - not black, like the name suggests - nut-studded brittle.... Read more.
| Montelimar Style Nougat Recipe
 This nougat blanc recipe is a classic Montelimar-style candy. Nougat de Montelimar is specifically protected by an AOC, or controlled term of origin. The famous candy must hail from the city in southeastern France and contain at least 28% almonds, 25% honey, and 2% pistachios, all of the highest quality. This recipe meets the ingredients standard, and although you may not be sitting in Montelimar right now, you can whip up a delicious batch of the low-fat candy in your own kitchen... Read more.
| Calissons Recipe
 Most of the world's supply of Calissons, a unique almond paste candy, comes from Aix en Provence. Most visitors to Aix come away with a penchant for the distinctive candy. They're hard to find, but taking the time to make them from scratch is well worth the effort... Read more.
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