Fresh Berry Shortcake with Verbena cream
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Fresh Berry Shortcakes a Dessert Recipe for Berry Season

Indulging in these fresh berry shortcakes with lemon verbena cream is a delightful experience. The texture of the spongy cake contrasts nicely with the smooth, flavourful cream. The sweet and slightly tart taste of the berries, coupled with the citrusy and aromatic notes from the lemon verbena, bursts with freshness …

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Fresh Garlic Provence Markets
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Aioli Provencal a Garlic Mayonnaise Recipe to Master

Making mayonnaise at home may seem daunting, but it is a right of passage for a Provencal cook. However, after you have seen it made, you will realize that it’s just a matter of fresh eggs and a good whisk. Aioli is an excellent condiment with fries, of course, with …

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Recipe Starter Course pea hummus jambon tartine
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Open-faced Sandwich Recipe a Tartine with Pea Hummus and Cured Ham

This delightful tartine with pea hummus and cured ham seamlessly blends the fresh spring flavour of shelled peas and green onions with the rich, savoury notes of ham. Each component of this open-faced sandwich contributes to a harmonious blend of flavours, creating a mouthwatering experience that transcends the ordinary. The …

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Purple Artichokes with Lemon and Capers a Delicious Side Dish
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Purple Artichokes with Lemon and Capers a Delicious Side Dish

Artichokes are a harbinger of the warmer months ahead. It’s common to find purple artichoke – les petit violets in Provencal markets. These smaller artichokes are a purple globe variety, with a nuttier flavour than the larger green globe version. Since culinary historians believe that Catherine de Medici introduced the …

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Roasted Chicken with Herbes de Provence
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Easy Recipe for Roast Chicken Legs with Herbes de Provence

The brining process makes these roast chicken legs extra succulent, and the zesty lemon and herbes de Provence sauce elevate the flavour. The citrusy notes from the lemon harmonize seamlessly with the aromatic herbs, infusing the chicken with a burst of freshness and complexity. The symphony of flavours transforms this …

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Seared Butternut Squash Recipe with Garlic Ricotta and Walnut Crumble
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A Seared Butternut Squash Recipe that is Perfect for Cool Weather

In Provence, a sure sign of the changing seasons is the new varieties of produce in the grocery store. While it is not a wholesale change from one week to the next, regionally grown tomatoes are no longer prominent. Instead, apples, pears, green beans, mushrooms, carrots and colourful squash take …

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French Dessert Tarte Tatin Pear Tarte Tatin Atelier Laurel
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French Dessert Tarte Tatin with Pears for a Seasonal Sweet

My husband arrived from the family orchards with a box of perfect pears. These medium-sized pears were bright green with hints of red and slightly but not too ripe. So I decided that Tarte Tatin aux Poires – Tarte Tatin with Pears- would be on the menu for my upcoming …

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Learn How to Make Panisse
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Learn How to Make Panisse an Easy Recipe

While you have most likely tried polenta before, if you have not visited the South of France you may not have sampled panisse or socca. Golden brown, slightly crispy and topped with a fleur de sel, it’s hard to resist freshly made panisse. Below is my easy recipe for panisse …

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Roasted Red Pepper Entree
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Make a Delicious Roasted Red Pepper Entrée this Summer

This appetizer recipe is from Laurel, my cooking school and professional kitchen in Fontvieille, a beautiful village in the Alpilles. The recipe is quick to prepare and brings together fresh summer flavours. Serve with crusty bread and some chilled rosé or cocktail of your choice. This is an easy and …

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Try Blistered Cherry Tomatoes on the Vine
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Tomato Fan? Try these Blistered Cherry Tomatoes on the Vine

This recipe is so easy. It’s hardly a recipe, but I must share it as tomato season in Provence is almost upon us, and these blistered cherry tomatoes are a perfect summer side dish. When you join a cooking class at Laurel in Fontvieille, we will make several dishes, including …

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