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Ginger Snap and Mandarin Orange Upside-Down Cake with warm spices and a maple glaze. A zesty twist on a classic dessert!

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Ginger Snap and Mandarin Orange Upside-Down Cake

1 hour 15 minutes Easy

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It looks like a molten lava cake, but the texture is completely different. This is a Valrhona Browned Butter Custard Cake. 🍫✨

We bake it until fully set, so instead of a liquid center, you get a dense, fudgy interior that feels like a warm truffle. The secret? High-quality @valrhonausa shavings emulsified with hot browned butter.

And because it’s rich, we needed acid. I made a Reduced Riesling Caramel, reducing the wine first to concentrate the fruit notes before hitting it with brown sugar and butter. It cuts right through the chocolate.

Pro Tip: Rub your ramekins with butter and coat them in sugar (not flour). It creates a crispy, crystallized crust that shatters when you dig in.

Recipe live at hecooks.co

#valrhona #chocolatecake #brownbutter #dessertrecipe #baking #f52grams #gastrique #riesling #custardcake #hecooks

It looks like a molten lava cake, but the texture is completely different. This is a Valrhona Browned Butter Custard Cake. 🍫✨

We bake it until fully set, so instead of a liquid center, you get a dense, fudgy interior that feels like a warm truffle. The secret? High-quality @valrhonausa shavings emulsified with hot browned butter.

And because it’s rich, we needed acid. I made a Reduced Riesling Caramel, reducing the wine first to concentrate the fruit notes before hitting it with brown sugar and butter. It cuts right through the chocolate.

Pro Tip: Rub your ramekins with butter and coat them in sugar (not flour). It creates a crispy, crystallized crust that shatters when you dig in.

Recipe live at hecooks.co

#valrhona #chocolatecake #brownbutter #dessertrecipe #baking #f52grams #gastrique #riesling #custardcake #hecooks

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It looks like a molten lava cake, but the texture is completely different. This is a Valrhona Browned Butter Custard Cake. 🍫✨ We bake it until fully set, so instead of a liquid center, you get a dense, fudgy interior that feels like a warm truffle. The secret? High-quality @valrhonausa shavings emulsified with hot browned butter. And because it’s rich, we needed acid. I made a Reduced Riesling Caramel, reducing the wine first to concentrate the fruit notes before hitting it with brown sugar and butter. It cuts right through the chocolate. Pro Tip: Rub your ramekins with butter and coat them in sugar (not flour). It creates a crispy, crystallized crust that shatters when you dig in. Recipe live at hecooks.co #valrhona #chocolatecake #brownbutter #dessertrecipe #baking #f52grams #gastrique #riesling #custardcake #hecooks

22 hours ago

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This is not packet cocoa. It is shaved Valrhona Nyangbo 68% melted into hot coffee and milk, finished with a cap of cold hand frothed cream. Vanilla, warm spice, deep chocolate, and that hot and cold contrast in every sip. Save this for your next snow day.

#hecooksco #hotchocolate #decadent #valrhona #drinkstagram #winterdrinks #cozydrinks #chocolatelover #homebarista #coffeeandchocolate #nyangbo #holidayvibes

This is not packet cocoa. It is shaved Valrhona Nyangbo 68% melted into hot coffee and milk, finished with a cap of cold hand frothed cream. Vanilla, warm spice, deep chocolate, and that hot and cold contrast in every sip. Save this for your next snow day.

#hecooksco #hotchocolate #decadent #valrhona #drinkstagram #winterdrinks #cozydrinks #chocolatelover #homebarista #coffeeandchocolate #nyangbo #holidayvibes

This is not packet cocoa. It is shaved Valrhona Nyangbo 68% melted into hot coffee and milk, finished with a cap of cold hand frothed cream. Vanilla, warm spice, deep chocolate, and that hot and cold contrast in every sip. Save this for your next snow day.

#hecooksco #hotchocolate #decadent #valrhona #drinkstagram #winterdrinks #cozydrinks #chocolatelover #homebarista #coffeeandchocolate #nyangbo #holidayvibes

This is not packet cocoa. It is shaved Valrhona Nyangbo 68% melted into hot coffee and milk, finished with a cap of cold hand frothed cream. Vanilla, warm spice, deep chocolate, and that hot and cold contrast in every sip. Save this for your next snow day.

#hecooksco #hotchocolate #decadent #valrhona #drinkstagram #winterdrinks #cozydrinks #chocolatelover #homebarista #coffeeandchocolate #nyangbo #holidayvibes

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This is not packet cocoa. It is shaved Valrhona Nyangbo 68% melted into hot coffee and milk, finished with a cap of cold hand frothed cream. Vanilla, warm spice, deep chocolate, and that hot and cold contrast in every sip. Save this for your next snow day. #hecooksco #hotchocolate #decadent #valrhona #drinkstagram #winterdrinks #cozydrinks #chocolatelover #homebarista #coffeeandchocolate #nyangbo #holidayvibes

1 day ago

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Powder makes water. Real chocolate creates weight.

I brought this 68% Nyangbo back from Tain l'Hermitage. We steep the milk with whole cinnamon and allspice, whisk in the chocolate, and top it with cold, hand-frothed cream.

It isn’t morning fuel. It’s liquid dessert.

The recipe is live at hecooks.co

#hecooks #valrhona #tainlhermitage #hotchocolate #wintersips #chefmode #darkchocolate #feedfeed #f52grams #cocoabutter #dessertdrink #frenchcooking

Powder makes water. Real chocolate creates weight.

I brought this 68% Nyangbo back from Tain l'Hermitage. We steep the milk with whole cinnamon and allspice, whisk in the chocolate, and top it with cold, hand-frothed cream.

It isn’t morning fuel. It’s liquid dessert.

The recipe is live at hecooks.co

#hecooks #valrhona #tainlhermitage #hotchocolate #wintersips #chefmode #darkchocolate #feedfeed #f52grams #cocoabutter #dessertdrink #frenchcooking

Powder makes water. Real chocolate creates weight.

I brought this 68% Nyangbo back from Tain l'Hermitage. We steep the milk with whole cinnamon and allspice, whisk in the chocolate, and top it with cold, hand-frothed cream.

It isn’t morning fuel. It’s liquid dessert.

The recipe is live at hecooks.co

#hecooks #valrhona #tainlhermitage #hotchocolate #wintersips #chefmode #darkchocolate #feedfeed #f52grams #cocoabutter #dessertdrink #frenchcooking

@hecooksco

•

Powder makes water. Real chocolate creates weight. I brought this 68% Nyangbo back from Tain l'Hermitage. We steep the milk with whole cinnamon and allspice, whisk in the chocolate, and top it with cold, hand-frothed cream. It isn’t morning fuel. It’s liquid dessert. The recipe is live at hecooks.co #hecooks #valrhona #tainlhermitage #hotchocolate #wintersips #chefmode #darkchocolate #feedfeed #f52grams #cocoabutter #dessertdrink #frenchcooking

3 days ago

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3/8

Paris feeds you between meals too.
Walking from wine bars to boulangeries and hunting Invader tiles on the corners. Same curiosity. Same game.

Palate Passport: Paris coming soon.

#HeCooks #PalatePassport #Paris #ParisFood #ParisStreets #StreetArt #Invader #TravelEats #CityTexture #FoodAndTravel #BetweenBites #eatwithyoureyes

Paris feeds you between meals too.
Walking from wine bars to boulangeries and hunting Invader tiles on the corners. Same curiosity. Same game.

Palate Passport: Paris coming soon.

#HeCooks #PalatePassport #Paris #ParisFood #ParisStreets #StreetArt #Invader #TravelEats #CityTexture #FoodAndTravel #BetweenBites #eatwithyoureyes

Paris feeds you between meals too.
Walking from wine bars to boulangeries and hunting Invader tiles on the corners. Same curiosity. Same game.

Palate Passport: Paris coming soon.

#HeCooks #PalatePassport #Paris #ParisFood #ParisStreets #StreetArt #Invader #TravelEats #CityTexture #FoodAndTravel #BetweenBites #eatwithyoureyes

Paris feeds you between meals too.
Walking from wine bars to boulangeries and hunting Invader tiles on the corners. Same curiosity. Same game.

Palate Passport: Paris coming soon.

#HeCooks #PalatePassport #Paris #ParisFood #ParisStreets #StreetArt #Invader #TravelEats #CityTexture #FoodAndTravel #BetweenBites #eatwithyoureyes

Paris feeds you between meals too.
Walking from wine bars to boulangeries and hunting Invader tiles on the corners. Same curiosity. Same game.

Palate Passport: Paris coming soon.

#HeCooks #PalatePassport #Paris #ParisFood #ParisStreets #StreetArt #Invader #TravelEats #CityTexture #FoodAndTravel #BetweenBites #eatwithyoureyes

@hecooksco

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Paris feeds you between meals too. Walking from wine bars to boulangeries and hunting Invader tiles on the corners. Same curiosity. Same game. Palate Passport: Paris coming soon. #HeCooks #PalatePassport #Paris #ParisFood #ParisStreets #StreetArt #Invader #TravelEats #CityTexture #FoodAndTravel #BetweenBites #eatwithyoureyes

3 days ago

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4/8

We’re chasing a different kind of heat here. That deep, smoky sweetness that only comes from aggressively roasting Roma tomatoes and red bell peppers. This is a salsa with real weight behind it.

Get the recipe at hecooks.co

#HeCooksCo #PalatePassport #RoastedSalsa #SalsaRecipe #HomeCooking #ChefDriven #MadeWithIntention #TasteTheStory #NewMexicanFood #BoldFlavor #TacoTuesday #ComfortFood

We’re chasing a different kind of heat here. That deep, smoky sweetness that only comes from aggressively roasting Roma tomatoes and red bell peppers. This is a salsa with real weight behind it.

Get the recipe at hecooks.co

#HeCooksCo #PalatePassport #RoastedSalsa #SalsaRecipe #HomeCooking #ChefDriven #MadeWithIntention #TasteTheStory #NewMexicanFood #BoldFlavor #TacoTuesday #ComfortFood

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We’re chasing a different kind of heat here. That deep, smoky sweetness that only comes from aggressively roasting Roma tomatoes and red bell peppers. This is a salsa with real weight behind it. Get the recipe at hecooks.co #HeCooksCo #PalatePassport #RoastedSalsa #SalsaRecipe #HomeCooking #ChefDriven #MadeWithIntention #TasteTheStory #NewMexicanFood #BoldFlavor #TacoTuesday #ComfortFood

6 days ago

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5/8

He cooks a sheet pan chicken dinner that hits that cozy, bright middle ground. Brined thighs roast until the skin crisps and the squash, potatoes, and shallots turn sweet in the pan drippings. Everything lands over fresh greens with a sharp white wine vinaigrette and toasted pepitas for crunch. Simple, satisfying, and exactly what I want on a cold night.

Recipe’s live at hecooks.co

#hecooksco #sheetpandinner #chickenrecipes #fallrecipes #weeknightdinner #homecooking #simplemeals #cookwithintention

He cooks a sheet pan chicken dinner that hits that cozy, bright middle ground. Brined thighs roast until the skin crisps and the squash, potatoes, and shallots turn sweet in the pan drippings. Everything lands over fresh greens with a sharp white wine vinaigrette and toasted pepitas for crunch. Simple, satisfying, and exactly what I want on a cold night.

Recipe’s live at hecooks.co

#hecooksco #sheetpandinner #chickenrecipes #fallrecipes #weeknightdinner #homecooking #simplemeals #cookwithintention

He cooks a sheet pan chicken dinner that hits that cozy, bright middle ground. Brined thighs roast until the skin crisps and the squash, potatoes, and shallots turn sweet in the pan drippings. Everything lands over fresh greens with a sharp white wine vinaigrette and toasted pepitas for crunch. Simple, satisfying, and exactly what I want on a cold night.

Recipe’s live at hecooks.co

#hecooksco #sheetpandinner #chickenrecipes #fallrecipes #weeknightdinner #homecooking #simplemeals #cookwithintention

@hecooksco

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He cooks a sheet pan chicken dinner that hits that cozy, bright middle ground. Brined thighs roast until the skin crisps and the squash, potatoes, and shallots turn sweet in the pan drippings. Everything lands over fresh greens with a sharp white wine vinaigrette and toasted pepitas for crunch. Simple, satisfying, and exactly what I want on a cold night. Recipe’s live at hecooks.co #hecooksco #sheetpandinner #chickenrecipes #fallrecipes #weeknightdinner #homecooking #simplemeals #cookwithintention

1 week ago

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6/8

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Copenhagen doesn’t shout. It just feeds you well. And then hugs you. Smørrebrød, markets, bars, and of course, glögg. This city knows how to charm. Catch the full episode on YouTube now. #PalatePassport #CopenhagenEats #CopenhagenFood #CPHFoodScene #NordicCuisine #HeCooks #FoodTravelGuide #WhereToEatCPH #TravelToTaste #Smørrebrød #NordicFlavors #glöggseason

1 week ago

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7/8

This is fall cooking at its best. Simple technique. Real comfort. Big flavor.

Carnival squash brings sweetness and depth, the spiced lamb brings warmth, and the silky squash purée ties it all together.

Recipe at hecooks.co

#lambrecipes #stuffedsquash #fallsquash #carnivalsquash #fallcooking #comfortfoodrecipes #seasonaleats #homecookingrecipe #dinnerideas #foodwithdepth #autumnrecipes #hecooksco

This is fall cooking at its best. Simple technique. Real comfort. Big flavor.

Carnival squash brings sweetness and depth, the spiced lamb brings warmth, and the silky squash purée ties it all together.

Recipe at hecooks.co

#lambrecipes #stuffedsquash #fallsquash #carnivalsquash #fallcooking #comfortfoodrecipes #seasonaleats #homecookingrecipe #dinnerideas #foodwithdepth #autumnrecipes #hecooksco

This is fall cooking at its best. Simple technique. Real comfort. Big flavor.

Carnival squash brings sweetness and depth, the spiced lamb brings warmth, and the silky squash purée ties it all together.

Recipe at hecooks.co

#lambrecipes #stuffedsquash #fallsquash #carnivalsquash #fallcooking #comfortfoodrecipes #seasonaleats #homecookingrecipe #dinnerideas #foodwithdepth #autumnrecipes #hecooksco

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This is fall cooking at its best. Simple technique. Real comfort. Big flavor. Carnival squash brings sweetness and depth, the spiced lamb brings warmth, and the silky squash purée ties it all together. Recipe at hecooks.co #lambrecipes #stuffedsquash #fallsquash #carnivalsquash #fallcooking #comfortfoodrecipes #seasonaleats #homecookingrecipe #dinnerideas #foodwithdepth #autumnrecipes #hecooksco

2 weeks ago

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