I propose you here cooking classes in my workshop in Porte des Lilas! Do not hesitate to contact me for any request for private lessons, lessons for company committees or renting the place to do your own lessons.
Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 2pm: Vietnamese cooking workshop! In this course, we’ll look together at four dishes from Vietnamese cuisine. First of all, the famous Banh cuons, delicious rice and tapioca pancakes stuffed with pork and mushrooms. Then banh kots, small coconut milk and rice flour pancakes, topped with shrimp and pork. We’ll simmer an irresistible dish of pork with lemongrass, and the course will end with an explosive dish of flavors and textures, crispy beef with chili sauce. SOLD OUT
Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 2 p.m.: Maki and mochi workshop! An afternoon devoted to Japanese cuisine. We’ll prepare the sushi rice, then each of us will make two maki, those famous and delicious rolls, with crab, surimi and avocado. We’ll be making mochi, those fluffy little sweets. First, we’ll look at the ingredients used, then cook the azuki bean paste, anko, and its more versatile sidekick, the white bean-based shiroan, which will be used to prepare the lime mochi. We’ll also be making tamagoyaki , the irresistible Japanese omelette! You’ll go home with the maki and mochi you’ve made. Registration HERE
Sunday, June 30 at 2pm: Vietnamese cooking workshop! In this course, we’ll look together at four dishes from Vietnamese cuisine. First of all, the famous Banh cuons, delicious rice and tapioca pancakes stuffed with pork and mushrooms. Then banh kots, small coconut milk and rice flour pancakes, topped with shrimp and pork. We’ll simmer an irresistible dish of pork with lemongrass, and the course will end with an explosive dish of flavors and textures, crispy beef with chili sauce. Registration HERE
Saturday, November 23 and Sunday, November 24, 2024: Chocolate Madness Workshop! This two-day course is unique in France. We will indeed see the manufacture of the bean to the tablet. The dark, milk and white chocolate will be made live and together. We will make homemade Nutella, pralines, but we will also learn more about cocoa butter and its tempering. We’ll start this course on Saturday morning with a hot chocolate and learn all the secrets of chocolate: roasting, crushing, winnowing and conching… My book “Je fais mon chocolat maison” published by Solar and prefaced by Christophe Michalak, will also be offered during this workshop! Registration HERE
See registration details below.
Payment is made in advance by credit card online on my website atelier-stagingapp15670.cloudwayssites.com. Do not hesitate to ask me for private lessons from 1 to 5 students.
To register, click on the following link: https: //www.atelier-stagingapp15670.cloudwayssites.com/les-cours/
The workshop is located in Les Lilas, 4 minutes walk from the metro “Mairie des Lilas” on line 11 (15 minutes door to door from République).
For this new adventure, partners followed me and allowed me to make this dream come true. KitchenAid was the first to provide me with all the necessary equipment. We will work with gas, hood, steam oven, Twelix oven, microwave oven, food processors, utensils, pots and pans of the brand.
The place is even from September, a permanent KitchenAid showroom in France!
If you are a blogger and dream of teaching your readers, I rent the workshop at a special blog rate. All materials are available (an empty fridge/freezer is dedicated to workshops) and you can accommodate your students (up to 10 or 12 depending on what you do as a class) in a 100m2 space. Contact me at contact@stagingapp15670.cloudwayssites.com for pricing and to arrange a visit.
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An autumn cheesecake with everything I love about it. A chewy texture, but also crunchy on top with the addition of a cinnamon crumble, all on a speculo base. It’s an irresistible delight for all cheesecake lovers. The melting apples add a touch of freshness to this rich, flavorful cake.
I prepared many more to eat as they were, without putting them all in the pannukakku. Peel them and cut them into quarters.

Place in a frying pan with the butter, sugar and cinnamon.


Cook for 30 minutes over low heat, with a lid, shaking the pan from time to time. They should become very tender.

Put the speculos in a blender to reduce them to a powder.


Pour the melted butter, sugar and specula powder into a small bowl.

Mix well, then pour into a 23cm removable-bottom mold lined with parchment paper.

Bake for 15 minutes at 170°C.
In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, which has been out of the fridge for at least 2 hours, with all the ingredients: cream, eggs, sugar and vanilla.

Mix well with a whisk.

Pour half over the pre-cooked speculo base.

Sprinkle with chopped cooked apples.

Pour over the remaining cream and sprinkle with apples.

Mix the butter, flour, brown sugar and cinnamon powder by hand.

Compact the dough between your hands, then break into pieces to sprinkle over the top of the cake.

Bake for 1h15 to 1h30 at 170°C over static heat (not ventilated heat).

Leave to cool completely, then chill for at least 3 hours. Add a little powdered sugar for decoration!



Not quite a far, nor a dutchbaby, still less a pancake, pannukakku is the Finnish version with its own identity of this type of dessert. The idea is to cook the dough in butter in a frying pan, then put it in the oven until it’s a lovely golden color! Here’s my version with cinnamon apples, to get in the autumn mood.
For apples:
Start by preparing the apples. I prepared a lot more so that I could eat them as they were, without putting them all in the pannukakku. Peel them and cut them into quarters.

Place in a frying pan with the butter, sugar and cinnamon.


Cook for 30 minutes over low heat, with a lid, shaking the pan from time to time. They must be getting all soft.

Place the eggs, sugar, flour and liquid vanilla in a bowl and whisk vigorously.

Pour in the milk while whisking.


Melt the semi-salted butter in an ovenproof frying pan. For this I used the Lodge brand (this is NOT a sponsored article, just my opinion) which is easily found on the internet.

When it starts to turn nutty, pour in the batter.

Sprinkle with apple pieces. If the wedges are too large for your taste, cut them in half.

Place in the oven at 205°C for 25 to 30 minutes on convection heat.

The pannukakku must be golden brown!

Serve hot, warm or chilled with a dusting of powdered sugar!



A deliciously comforting, nourishing and balanced soup! If you’re new to this Finnish dish, now’s the time to get started, because it’s not only very easy to make, but also very, very good! The soup is quick to prepare and the salmon is cooked at the last minute, just before dinner. I just added a small piece of fennel to this traditional dish, as seen once in Helsinki. And just writing the recipe makes me salivate all over again!
Start by cleaning and cutting the leek and fennel into very small pieces.

To do this, remove the leafy part of the leek and its roots. Strain the top of the leaves to get rid of any soil, then chop.

Cut the fennel in the same way.

Place the butter in a large saucepan or casserole dish.

Heat over moderate heat with the leek and fennel. Cook for 7 to 8 minutes.

I used small potatoes for this recipe.

Cut them into pieces. I keep the skin on, but you’re free to peel them.

Peel and chop the carrots.

Pour into the casserole dish.

Pour in 1.25 liters of water. I simply added 3 teaspoons of powdered fish stock, no more!

Bake for 20 minutes until potatoes are tender. Then pour in the cream.

Finely chop the dill and add it to the casserole.


Cut the salmon into cubes.

Add the salmon 3 minutes before serving. You can therefore prepare the soup in advance without the salmon, then reheat it at the last minute by cooking the fish just before serving.

Simmer the salmon for 3 minutes, then serve immediately! Add salt and pepper to taste.

A good cake with fresh figs and hazelnut powder, very melt-in-your-mouth, that’s the recipe I suggest. I use mixed figs in the batter, but also chopped figs for even more flavor and softness. A delicious cake, as good warm as out of the fridge.

Start by washing the 200g of fresh figs at the beginning of the ingredients list.

Remove the stalks and place in a small blender with the 100g milk.

Blend well to obtain a sort of fig cream.

In the bowl of your food processor, or in a bowl, combine the butter, oil and brown sugar.


Add the eggs and fig cream.

Mix, then add the flour, hazelnut powder, baking powder and baking soda.

The dough should be smooth.

Finish with the 200g of fresh figs, cut into pieces.


Pour into a 22cm square mold lined with parchment paper. You can also use a 24-25cm-diameter round tin.

Bake for 1h15 at 155°C over static heat (not fan-assisted or convection heat).

Let cool completely before cutting into slices.


Recipe for “cold zucchini soup”:
-3 medium zucchini
-3 white onions
-3 tablespoons of olive oil
-500g of water (a little more if the zucchini are huge!)
-1 bouillon cube
-100g of “boursin ail et fines herbes
-salt, pepper, tabasco
-fresh cilantro
-pine nuts
Start by washing and cleaning three white onions.
A surprising and totally addictive mix. I love asparagus, green or white. I took this photo with green asparagus because it cooks in two or three minutes in a pan, but you can do the same with white asparagus. They should then be peeled and steamed for about 20 minutes. The combination of beurre blanc, in which I keep the shallots, and the black tahini sauce is incredibly good and delicate. You’ll certainly need some fresh bread to clean your plate!
White butter :
Black tahini sauce :
Comment choisir ses asperges ?
Privilégiez les asperges fraîches, bien fermes, avec des tiges sans taches. Pour cette recette, les asperges vertes sont idéales, mais les blanches peuvent aussi être utilisées après épluchage et cuisson à la vapeur.
Peut-on préparer les sauces à l’avance ?
Oui, vous pouvez préparer le beurre blanc et la sauce tahiné noir à l’avance. Conservez-les au réfrigérateur et réchauffez doucement avant de servir.
Quel type de vin utiliser pour le beurre blanc ?
Un vin blanc sec comme un Sauvignon Blanc ou un Chardonnay fonctionne très bien. Évitez les vins sucrés.
Où trouver du tahiné noir ?
Le tahiné noir se trouve dans les boutiques bio ou les rayons spécialisés des grandes surfaces. Assurez-vous qu’il s’agit de pur sésame noir et non d’une version sucrée.
Astuces pour la cuisson des asperges
Pour des asperges vertes, une cuisson rapide à la poêle avec un peu d’huile d’olive donne une texture croquante. Si vous utilisez des asperges blanches, épluchez-les et cuisez-les à la vapeur pendant environ 20 minutes.
Comment empêcher la sauce beurre blanc de trancher ?
Ajoutez une cuillerée de crème liquide entière à la fin de la préparation. Cela stabilise la sauce et empêche qu’elle ne se sépare.
I bought this black sesame tahini at an organic store near my home. It’s important to check that it only contains sesame, because there’s also a sweetened black sesame cream spread (available in the dairy section), and it’s not the same product at all!

Place the black sesame cream and a little water (which you weigh before cooking) in a container.

Initially, the tehena solidifies slightly, then is re-spread by adding water gradually, while stirring.

Add the remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly. Leave it out.

Peel and finely chop the shallots. Place them in a small saucepan.
Pour the 150ml of dry white wine. Add pepper and boil until almost no liquid remains, just a slight melt. This takes about 15 minutes.


Add the salted butter in 4 or 5 additions over low heat, stirring constantly. The first piece should melt well before adding the next. I keep the shallots here, I think it’s a shame to remove them like in many beurre blanc.

Stir constantly over low heat. The butter keeps its creamy texture and does not slice.

When all the butter has been added, pour in a tablespoon of whole cream to block the sauce from slicing, and you’re ready to go.

Grill the washed and dried green asparagus in a frying pan with a little olive oil for 2 minutes over fairly high heat. Add salt and pepper to taste.


Pour a little of both sauces onto the plates, then arrange the asparagus on top. Enjoy with freshly baked bread.


A delicious, versatile sauce that goes well with anything you like. Meat, fish, vegetables, rice, vegetable cakes, etc. An absolute delight, and very easy to make at home. It should be prepared at least a day in advance, to give the ginger time to marinate. I had bought a jar of the equivalent of this sauce in Tokyo and immediately thought that I would have to make it again and offer it on my cooking site! It contains no fat. Store in an airtight container for at least 10 days in a cool place.
To obtain 300g of peeled ginger, take 400g of fresh ginger. Choose a plump one!

Peel it like an apple, it’s as simple as that. A good knife will do the trick.

Cut into pieces and place in a small blender.

Blend it fairly finely, but without turning it into a paste.

Pour into a container, then simply add the remaining ingredients. I used a brown miso paste, but any miso paste will do.

Mix thoroughly, then cover with cling film. Place in a cool place overnight to ensure that the flavours blend as perfectly as possible and the ginger has time to marinate.
The sauce is perfect with anything you like. Grilled meat, vegetables, vegetable patties, on white rice… It’s totally addictive and ultra-savory!


Here’s a recipe idea for an aperitif or starter with friends. These breaded mozzarella balls are delicious, especially with the colourful sauce! You have to like wasabi, and you can of course use another sauce to serve these crispy balls! Make sure you prepare them in advance if necessary, and fry them at the last minute for maximum crispiness.
For the wasabi mayonnaise :
Yes, it’s perfectly possible to prepare your mozzarella balls in advance. Freeze them raw to preserve their freshness and texture. Simply fry them at the last minute for an incomparable crispness.
For breadcrumbs that adhere perfectly, make sure your mozzarella balls are well drained and perfectly dried before coating them. Residual moisture could compromise the breading’s adhesion.
Absolutely! Vary your taste buds by opting for a pesto sauce, a lighter spiced fromage blanc sauce, or even a homemade paprika mayonnaise. All these options will add a unique touch to your mozzarella balls.
For a light, crispy breading, panko is your best ally. Make sure the frying oil is at the right temperature, ideally 180°C, for the perfect texture.
Of course, feel free to experiment with cashews or roasted almonds instead of peanuts. These alternatives bring different flavors that are just as delicious.
Here are the mozarella balls. Take them out of the packet and drain.

Place the roasted peanuts in a small blender and grind to a powder.

Pour into a dish with the panko (or breadcrumbs).

Mix well.

First, dip the balls in flour.

Then dip them in fermented milk (or beaten egg, which also works).

Then roll them in the peanut/panko mixture.

Set aside as you go along.

Heat a small pan of oil to 180°C. Dip in the breaded marbles. Cooking will be quick. When they’re golden brown, they’re good. You can also hear the sound of frying changing, as the mozzarella will release liquid at some point, indicating that they need to be removed from their oil bath.

Place on absorbent paper.

The sauce:
For the sauce, mix all the ingredients together. Watch out for the action! For this recipe, a good quality industrial mayonnaise will do, although of course I make my mayonnaise at home most of the time.

Serve the breaded balls while they’re still hot, and enjoy them with the sauce right away!
Warning: unfortunately, they’re only good when they come out of the fryer. If you reheat them in the oven afterwards, the cheese will melt as it spreads out in the dish! It’s best to prepare them in advance, bearing in mind that they can be frozen raw and fried at the last minute.


Pork with extra-crispy skin is often seen in Asian rotisseries. I’ll give you the recipe for a delicious result at home: pork cooked just right, juicy and richly flavored, with a super-crispy skin for those who love it.
You’ll need pork belly, and of course you can remove the fat as you like once it’s on the plate. Delicious with rice and a few vegetables, just to clear your conscience!
For this recipe, choose the size of meat you prefer. Just ask for the pork belly, with skin.

This is the Chinese wine I use for this recipe. This is not a drinking wine, but a cooking wine.

For the “5 flavors” or “5 spices” blend, you’ll find it in Asian grocery stores. Not to be confused with “4 spices” for gingerbread!

Turn the breast over onto a board, flesh side down. Drizzle Chinese wine over the entire surface (not the skin). Sprinkle with 5-flavour spices, salt and white pepper. Once again, only on the flesh side.

Turn the meat over onto a piece of aluminum foil (or 2 overlapping pieces if the piece of meat is too large).

Close the foil around the meat, leaving only the skin visible.
Prick the skin with the tip of a knife, or a metal skewer. Only prick the skin, not the flesh. Otherwise, the meat will release juices and prevent the skin from becoming crispy afterwards. You have to prick everywhere, which is a bit tiring. I made holes every 5mm or so.

Wipe the skin with absorbent paper.

Then brush white spirit vinegar all over the skin.

Then pour coarse salt over the entire surface of the skin, to a good thickness. I used about 250g of coarse salt for the piece I had.

A generous crust of coarse salt is essential.

Then bake for 1 hour at 180°C.

Let the meat cool, then remove all the salt – without rinsing! Scrape with a knife as much as possible. Return the meat, skin side up, to the pan without the foil.

Set the oven to the “grill” function only. Do not place the dish too close to the heating elements, but approximately in the first third of the bottom of the oven. Grill for about 30 minutes, depending on your oven and the meat, which must not burn. The skin will “blow” and become extra-crispy.

Take out the meat and cut the skin with a saw, then the flesh underneath with a knife.

Enjoy it straight away with plain rice and a few green vegetables!

