grenache blanc cake
Cakes & CookiesDavid Scott AllenProvencal RecipesTaste

Make this Easy Cake with Grenache Blanc Wine from Scratch

Last year, I celebrated International Grenache Day (September 15) by sharing a delicious cake created by Sue Tipton, owner and vintner of Acquiesce Winery, for which she doctors a box cake mix to make her Acquiesce Grenache Blanc Cake. Well, you know me — I love cooking too much to …

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cremoso de mote
David Scott AllenMain CourseProvencal RecipesTasteVegetarian

Wheat Berry Risotto with Vegetables a Vegetarian Main Course

This recipe for Cremoso de Mote is my soft wheat berry risotto variation. It is a dish that we ate twice while visiting Easter Island in 2019. Soft wheat berries (trigo mote) are cooked risotto-style, then sautéed vegetables are added. I didn’t get an exact recipe from the chef, but …

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moroccan spiced zucchini and chèvre tart
David Scott AllenProvencal RecipesStarter CourseTaste

Zucchini and Chèvre Tart with Moroccan Flavours

We travelled through Morocco with friends staying in unique and beautiful riads along the way. However, it was the first trip we’ve taken in almost 30 years that didn’t include working kitchens. Cooking with local ingredients is one of my joys when travelling, and on this trip, I learned I …

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Paella Negra
David Scott AllenFish & SeafoodMain CourseProvencal RecipesTaste

Learning to Cook Paella

You are correct if you think paella is not a typical French recipe. The origins of this rice-based dish are certainly Spanish, from the Valencia region. However, as with many culinary traditions, recipes have evolved and travelled within Europe and beyond. Most markets in Provence have at least one vendor …

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oeufs mimosa Deviled Eggs Recipe Variation
AppetizerDavid Scott AllenProvencal RecipesTaste

Make Oeufs Mimosa a Deviled Eggs Recipe Variation

Imagine discovering a new recipe outside Essaouira, Morocco! When I was invited to lunch by vintner Charles Mélia and his wife, Zina. They own Domaine du Val d’Argan, where they produce wine and olive oil. We were all given a tour of the winery and its beautiful vineyards. The meal …

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Chicken Saffron Quince Recipe
David Scott AllenMain CoursePoultryProvencal RecipesTaste

Chicken with Saffron and Quince a Fall Recipe

Qunice, or coing in French, is a lemon-yellow coloured fruit that looks like a lumpy pear. Although it is a genetic relative to apples and pears, the only way to eat quince is to cook it.  One popular preparation is membrillo (pate de coing), a dense, sweet, sliceable paste often …

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Cream of Shrimp Soup Velouté de Crevettes
David Scott AllenProvencal RecipesSoupTaste

Cream of Shrimp Soup My Velouté de Crevettes Recipe

I always think of cream soup as being one of the most elegant starters for a special meal. However, cream soups can be a little tricky to perfect. Getting today’s soup just right has taken me a few tries. Checking many sources and heeding their advice, rice was used as …

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Morocco Lamb Tagine with Prunes and Almonds
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Flavours of Morocco Lamb Tagine with Prunes and Almonds

Last year we travelled to Southern Spain. It’s hard to imagine how quickly the days have passed since that trip. This year we headed to Morocco. As always, for me, learning about food is part of our preparations for the trip. Markipedia is doing his bit to ensure we don’t …

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Tart with Fresh Apricots
David Scott AllenDessertPies & TartsProvencal RecipesTaste

A Delicious Tart Made with Fresh Apricots

Regarding dessert, tiny fruits merit tiny tarts like this recipe for a fresh apricot tart. I am trying to make smaller desserts: small-batch cookies, cakes, and (case in point) tarts. This approach yields fewer tempting leftovers. As it turns out, I have a very small and rather adorable pie plate …

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Sous Vide Poached Halibut in Butter
David Scott AllenFish & SeafoodMain CourseProvencal RecipesTaste

Sous Vide Poached Halibut in Butter a Lighter Recipe

Until recently, I had never poached anything solely in butter. When Provence WineZine friends Susan and Towny gave me some vanilla salt, I wanted to use it as a finishing salt for halibut poached in butter. I googled “butter poached halibut” and was alarmed to find that fully submerging four …

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