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About Anne Willan

Anne Willan is a recognized authority on French cooking and the founder of the Ecole de Cuisine La Varenne in France. A veteran cooking teacher and author of more than a dozen cookbooks, Willan has received many prestigious accolades, including two James Beard Awards and the lifetime achievement award from the International Association Culinary Professionals. @annewillanlv

A potato pancake, with cheese and bacon, with a slice missing, on crumpled parchment

Potato Cake with Cheese and Bacon

Feb 11, 2018 posted by LC Editors

Truffade is French for “potato pancake graced by bacon and laden with Cantal or Gruyere cheese.” In other words, this.

A tarte Tatin, or upside-down caramelized apple tart, on a white cake stand

Tarte Tatin ~ Upside-Down Caramelized Apple Tart

Apr 26, 2007 posted by LC Editors

This upside-down tart, also know in French as tarte Tatin, is filled with golden apples covered in a deep caramel that sit atop a flaky, buttery crust.