This dessert, which is taken from French cuisine, is a soft, rich custard topped with a contrasting layer of hard caramel.

Instead of making you scream for it, this sea salt caramel ice cream will leave you speechless. Really. I served it at a small gathering and conversation was replaced with quiet moans of pleasure.

You’ll just have to try these sweet and salty brownies. This recipe takes that food science theory to the next level by adding sea salt crystals sporadically to the top of each brownie.

These Parisian-style street crêpes are the real deal. During my trip to Paris, France, I discovered how wonderful, yet simple crêpes could be. The key ingredient to making these crêpes authentic is to use butter imported from France, such as Président.