The Big Baker's Collection (set of 3 books)

French Sweet Pastries.

 Meike Schaling, founder of Petit gâteau, one of the most popular bakeries in Amsterdam, shares the most original and tested recipes for French sweet pastries, which she skillfully brings to life together with her husband, French chef Patrice Andrioux. Croissants, brioches, flans, choux, éclairs, macarons, madeleines, cannelés, several types of tarts, as well as mousses, cakes, and more… This book seems to open the door to a classic French pastry shop, where we are enveloped by cozy warmth and a delightful bouquet of sweet aromas, and on the shelves are waiting the tenderest pastries under glass domes…

 Tartlets. Delicious ideas for the festive table.

 Meike Schaling, founder of Petit gâteau, one of the most popular bakeries in Amsterdam, reveals the secrets of making impeccable sweet tartlets. By mastering the basic ideas and principles of their creation, you will be able to vary flavor combinations endlessly. Take crumbly shortcrust pastry, add one of the delicate fillings (Lemon, almond, or custard? Clafoutis? Or maybe caramel or ganache?), then add some fruits or berries (fresh or stewed, baked or caramelized) and finally decorate according to your preferences, for example with crumble, nuts, or chocolate… Voilà, a luxurious tartlet is ready!

“The tartlets themselves are indeed very easy to make, and the filling often consists of no more than three components. Despite this, the tartlets turn out to be very appetizing, beautiful, and tasty!” (Meike Schaling)

 Savory Pastries.

 Meike Schaling, founder of Petit gâteau, one of the most popular bakeries in Amsterdam, along with her husband, French chef Patrice Andrioux, presents a collection of original recipes for savory pastries. By combining cheeses and vegetables, aromatic herbs and mushrooms, spices and seeds, you can prepare unforgettable quiches, muffins, tartlets, brioches, madeleines, and other gourmet snacks. Vol-au-vents with cream cheese and salmon or vegetable tartlets will adorn the festive table; a cake with olives or mushrooms will become a hearty snack; flaky butterflies and sticks will delight guests at the party… Experiment and fantasize — the possibilities are limitless!

“I hope this book brings you a lot of pleasure.” (Meike Schaling)