Eric Ngo
School
University Of California San Diego, Ferrandi Paris
Expertise
French Pastry, Baking, Copycat Recipes
- In 2014, Eric started teaching french pastry classes at La Cuisine Paris. He has since instructed over 10,000 students.
- His passion for photography at a young age became a perfect match for his skill as a pastry chef which led him to develop recipes for Mashed and Tasting Table in 2020.
- Since 2017, Eric has been leading food tours in small groups for Context Travel in Paris where he highlights the best chocolates and pastries the city has to offer.
Experience
Eric is an expert in making professional-grade recipes at home. Today, Eric works at the culinary school of French gastronomy, Ferrandi Paris, as the head chef for the events department. His missions include leading french culinary courses, masterclasses, recipe development, and food photography.
Education
Eric graduated from the University of California, San Diego with a bachelor's in French literature. After graduating, he moved back to France and worked as an English teaching assistant for a year before attending culinary school at Ferrandi Paris, where he graduated with a CAP (certificat d'aptitude professionel) in french pastry.
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Stories By Eric Ngo
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In this recipe, a marinade provides a savory punch, and the twice-fried chicken wings get tossed with some stir-fried vegetables for extra texture and flavor.
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Take a break from American-style apple pie and give this Dutch apple pie recipe a try.
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There's something tantalizing about the crispy, crunchy flavor of a classic chicken tenders recipe. This recipe is simple, straightforward, and delicious, too.
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The secret to this French toast's delicate, cloud-like fluffiness? Using shokupan, also known as Japanese milk bread.
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The only thing better than the sweet cinnamon goodness of these traditional snickerdoodle cookies is the nostalgia factor.
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If you want to make a dessert that tastes fancy, looks fancy, but is actually pretty easy to make, give this crème brûlée recipe a try.
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If you want to make an authentic French dessert in your own kitchen, give this cannelés de Bordeaux recipe a try.
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The French typically eat this pastry in January to observe the Epiphany. But its flaky crust and sweet almond filling deserve to be celebrated all year long.
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Learn how to make this hearty and satisfying soup. Cauliflower contributes to its creamy texture while also making it a balanced, veggie-forward dish.
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This easy quiche Lorraine is loaded with eggs and bacon, making for the perfect dish at breakfast or brunch.
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This southern meatloaf recipe has a barbecue sauce topping — instead of ketchup — providing the perfect hit of sweet flavor.
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If you've never made a pear-focused dessert before, it's time to whip up this recipe for a pear almond tart. It's the perfect decadent dessert.
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This recipe for classic lemon meringue pie will give you a much needed taste of summertime.
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A croque monsieur is a classic French dish that doubles as the perfect comfort food. What's not to love about a cheesy toasted ham sandwich with béchamel?
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Looking for an elegant dessert treat that is sure to impress your guests? Then put on your pro chef hat, and look no further than this pistachio macaron recipe.
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When it comes to vanilla cream puffs, they are sure to hit the spot every single time.
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Classic gougeres are pastries that incorporate gruyere cheese, making them savory and decadent.
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By following this recipe, you can have Italian meringue macarons ready to serve for a special dessert in under an hour.
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These hazelnut financiers aren't as simple as preparing your typical batch of cookies, but they sure will make an incredible presentation.
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These mini chocolate eclairs are not only super cute, but they are also really tasty.
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Although this recipe for cream puff swans has multiple steps, it's easy to follow along with, and you'll feel like a pro pastry chef in no time.
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Master classic glazed doughnuts by simply frying up rings of yeasted dough, and coating them in a sweet vanilla glaze.
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If you're a fan of the classic McMuffin, then this elevated and homemade version is sure to improve your on-the-go mornings.
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Learn how to make a classic tiramisu using a modern method. The contrast between the rich creamy mascarpone and bitter coffee is hard to beat.