A soft, vintage-inspired Easter brunch table filled with warm breads, fresh fruit, and quiet spring light. At the center, classic hot cross buns bring a touch of tradition to a gentle, welcoming morning.
Hot Cross Buns & a Spring Easter Brunch Table
Olive Oil Chocolate Cake | Easy Chocolate Dessert
A tender, deeply chocolate cake made with olive oil instead of butter. Unfrosted, restrained, and meant to be served simply — a February dessert for lingering.
Whipped Ricotta with Honey
Silky whipped ricotta finished with honey, lemon zest, and cracked black pepper — an understated appetizer meant for warm bread, shared plates, and lingering winter evenings.
Cinnamon-Date Scones
Gently spiced with cinnamon and studded with tender dates, these Cinnamon–Date Scones are a quiet nod to traditional winter baking. Best served warm with butter or cream, they’re a comforting addition to the holiday table and a perfect companion for afternoon tea. From The Gilded Table: December Edition.
Pissaladière Provençale Tart
Pissaladière Provençale — French Onion & Anchovy Tart Rustic, briny, and kissed by the Mediterranean sun — this tart is a Provençal apéritif staple. Born in Nice and beloved along the Riviera, Pissaladière is the savory tart of summer gatherings. Golden caramelized onions mingle with thyme and bay, layered over a flaky crust and adorned... Continue Reading →
Strawberries & Cream Gâteau | Easy Summer Dessert
Strawberries & Cream Gâteau — Crème Fraise Couronne A crown of pastry and cream, ribboned with strawberries — fit for queens and midsummer dreams. This airy gâteau is inspired by French pâtisseries and late-summer birthdays — a delicate pâte à choux ring, filled with sweet whipped cream and ribbons of macerated strawberries. It’s a crown... Continue Reading →
Fig & Honey Spritz | The Gilded Glass
Golden Fig & Honey Spritz — Spritz de Figue Dorée Sunset in a glass — golden, herb-kissed, and summer’s perfect sendoff. This luminous spritz combines golden fig preserves, fresh thyme, and a kiss of honey with sparkling wine and a splash of soda water. It’s floral, fruity, and gently effervescent — a drink made for... Continue Reading →
Honeyed Plum Shortcake | Easy Summer Dessert
Honeyed Plum Shortcake — Shortcake aux Prunes Mielées Sun-warmed plums, soft cream, and golden honey — a late-summer shortcake worth lingering over. This charming dessert is a soft-spoken celebration of plum season — tender shortcakes tucked with honeyed plums and soft whipped cream. A little rustic, a little romantic, and absolutely irresistible with a final... Continue Reading →
Savory Socca Bites | French Chickpea Appetizer
Savory Socca Bites — Canapés de Socca Provençale Golden bites of Nice, transformed into elegant canapés with creamy herbs and roasted tomato confit. Socca — the beloved Niçoise street snack — gets a refined twist in these canapé-style bites. Crisp-edged chickpea rounds are topped with herbed crème fraîche and bursts of slow-roasted tomato. This effortless... Continue Reading →
Salade Niçoise | Classic French Riviera Salad
Salade Niçoise à la Riviera — A Signature Summer Classic A sunlit spread of Provençal simplicity — layered, composed, and kissed with sea breeze. This composed salad captures the relaxed elegance of a Riviera summer — heirloom tomatoes, green beans, soft potatoes, and tuna nestled beside olives and eggs. Dressed in Dijon vinaigrette and garnished... Continue Reading →
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