Colder weather always makes me crave spiced desserts, and this Fresh Ginger Cake is exactly that kind of treat. This cake has such bold flavor and tastes so good that my family went wild for it. It has a lot of fresh ginger, a whole quarter pound, and that makes the difference. It is irresistible and very original. You also don’t need a mixer, just two bowls, a whisk and a small saucepan.

I first ate Buckwheat Crêpes in Quebec City, Canada, and I was taken by their incredible taste. They are fabulous, but they do not photograph well. A camera sees a flat brown circle with an egg in the middle. It misses the crisp, lacy edges and the nutty flavor of the buckwheat. It also misses...

This classic grated carrot salad is one of the simplest dishes you can make, and one of the brightest. In France it’s called carottes râpées. You’ll find it in bistros, delis and lunch boxes all over the country, often served as a light first course. The recipe needs only a handful of ingredients. Freshly grated...