There are a few classics a serious baker must absolutely master. For the serious Francophile baker — or the baker with a literary interest — the list of classics most certainly includes a madeleine.

Classic French Madeleines are one of the easiest, most delicious little tea cakes you can make. I flavor them with vanilla and lemon for a classic taste, and the iconic shell shape makes them look so ...

Every year around this time, my mind invariably fills with thoughts of France. In my former life as a cruise director, Tony and I spent several spring seasons sailing around the western coast of ...

Food writer and home cook Gemma Plunkett tries her hand at perfecting Hyoju Park and Rong Yao Soh’s yuzu spin on the classic ...

Makes 12 madeleines. Resting time: 2 to 3 hours. Baking time: 9 to 10 minutes. Recipe by Fabrice le Bourdat, baker-pastry chef of the bakery Blé sucré, is from “Let’s Eat France!” by François-Régis ...

Professional cook and baker David Lebovitz continues his observations about cooking and the culinary culture of France with a cookbook dedicated to remastering classic French dishes. This recipe is ...