Les préparations de base en cuisine : Les meilleures recettes

All Basic Preparations recipes

On this page, you’ll find all the basic preparation recipes lovingly crafted by the site’s culinary experts.

Basic preparations form the foundation of cooking and baking—essential techniques that serve as the starting point for a wide variety of recipes. Mastering these basics ensures success with everything from simple dishes to more complex creations. Whether you’re an amateur or a professional, they’re essential for understanding the mechanics and interactions of ingredients.

In savory cooking, basic preparations include elements such as sauce stocks (brown stock, white stock) or mother sauces like béchamel, hollandaise, or tomato sauce. They allow you to create flavorful dishes, from creamy gratins to meats in sauce.

In pastry making, the basics are just as crucial. Shortcrust pastry, used for savory or sweet tarts; puff pastry, essential for croissants or mille-feuilles; and pastry cream, which fills éclairs and choux pastries, are iconic examples. Add to that ganache, perfect for chocolates and glazes, or the various meringues that elevate many desserts.

These preparations, both simple and technical, constitute the universal language of cooking. By mastering them, you gain creativity and confidence to venture into more elaborate recipes, where these basics transform into true culinary masterpieces.

So, get your basics ready, set, ... go! 😃

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My Easy Pastry Cream

Here is my easy custard recipe, inspired by Françoise Bernard’s. For younger readers, this author is known for her simple, economical, and user-friendly recipes that have influenced several ...

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My Easy Dark Chocolate Ganache

Here is my recipe for an easy dark chocolate ganache. This chocolate sauce is one of the most popular creations in pastry making. Its origins date back to 19th-century France, where pastry chefs ...

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Breton beer galettes

Here is the recipe—tried and tested time and again—for Breton buckwheat galettes made with beer. In Brittany, these galettes are used for savory dishes, while wheat flour is reserved for sweet ...

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My foolproof caramel

Here is my foolproof caramel recipe, which I learned in a cooking class. It will help you make a delicious caramel sauce on your own, safely. By following the tips provided here, you’ll avoid any ...

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My homemade shortcrust pastry

Here’s my go-to recipe for homemade shortcrust pastry—it’s easy to make. This is my tried-and-true recipe that I’ve been using for years, and it’s helped me create countless delicious, authentic tarts ...

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Hand-rolled shortcrust pastry

Here is my complete recipe for making shortcrust pastry by hand, which will allow you to easily create this delicious and essential dough without a mixer. Shortcrust pastry is indeed one of the ...