MasterChef Jr Winner Alexander Weiss Aces the At-Home Cronut®

3rd November 2014

While Chef Ansel’s cookbook contains beginner recipes easily replicated by the home cook, the At-Home Cronut® pastry recipe is one of the most challenging. It has already been simplified compared to the proprietary recipe Chef Ansel’s uses in his bakery kitchen, but it does require the same amount of time: more than three days of …

Harpers Bazaar Lists the 10 French Places in NY

30th October 2014

From classic French bistros to new cafes and bakeries, Harpers Bazaar lists their top 10, here. We’re excited to be included!

GMA Celebrates Chef Dominique’s Book and The At-Home Cronut®

29th October 2014

Chef Dominique shares his recipe and a demo of the At-Home Cronut® with reporter Sara Haines on the launch date of his new book, Dominique Ansel: The Secret Recipes.

Food52 Lists Chef Dominique’s 10 Must-Have Tools

23rd October 2014

“[W]hen it comes to baking, you need to buy a lot of toys,” says Chef Dominique. “A dash of this and a pinch of that sounds romantic, but it’s a pastry chef’s nightmare. Real baking relies on precise science and an investment in a few tools that will dramatically improve the quality of your work. The …

Le Figaro Announces Chef Dominique’s Cookbook

From stories of celebrities in line to the viral internet buzz, Le Figaro recounts the story of Chef Dominique and the Cronut ® while announcing the Secret Recipes cookbook, which will launch October 28th! For more, read here.

Food Network Shares Chef Dominique’s Chocolate Cookie Recipe

22nd October 2014

Food Network dishes on their first look at Chef Dominique’s first cookbook, The Secret Recipes.  “Ansel’s tour through his approach to pastry is fascinating. The insight he lends to his inspirations and process for developing new, innovative desserts is enthralling,” writes Mallory Viscardi.

Serious Eats Highlights the 25-Layer Tart Tatin

14th October 2014

With the Fall officially hear and the peak of apple harvest season, Serious Eats aptly talks about the Tarte Tatin and it’s golden comeback into New York restaurants. Chef Dominique’s 25-layer Tarte Tatin makes it to the list of the top with is tender salted butter cookie and layer after layer of caramelization (the apples …

GMA’s Exclusive First Reveal of the At-Home Cronut® Recipe

6th October 2014

Good Morning America announces that Chef Dominique has revealed his At-Home Cronut® recipe from his soon-to-be-released book, DOMINIQUE ANSEL: The Secret Recipes (out on October 28th). The recipe took the chef more than 4 months to create using ingredients and techniques that are better suited for a home kitchen. See the first taste tests and …

PEOPLE: 16 Cookbooks You Need this Fall

25th September 2014

PEOPLE Magazine picks the “16 Cookbooks You Need this Fall”, and Chef Dominique’s debut book — Dominique Ansel: The Secret Recipes — made the list. For more information on the book, check out www.dominiqueanselbook.com. And for other fun Fall reads, click here for the full slideshow.

Tokyo! We’re Coming!

22nd September 2014

Our dear fans — We’ve got big news for you! Today, Chef Dominique Ansel announced that he will be opening up his first international flagship in Tokyo, Japan, in partnership with Transit General Group and TSI Holdings (together they not only operate some of the top fashion brands in the world, but also have created …