Barbara Schuerenberg

Cuisine de Provence Recipes

Butternut Squash Soup – Velouté de Butternut

October 8, 2018

This Butternut Squash Soup might become your "go-to" for cool fall days. It requires very little preparation and only four ingredients. The heat of your oven will keep you warm while you wait.

Barbara Schuerenberg · Main Course · Poultry · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Easy Chicken Dish for Summer Poulet Basilic aux Tomates Confites

July 27, 2018

This chicken recipe combines the flavours of southern of the Mediterranean - basil, tomatoes, olive oil and pine nuts into a versatile main dish. You can serve Poulet Basilic aux Tomates Confites (chicken with caramelized tomatoes) hot or at room temperature. This recipe is simple to prepare, uses fresh ingredients and it is great for a picnic - a perfect summer dish.

Appetizer · Barbara Schuerenberg · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Everyone Loves Madeleines Salées Try this Savoury Version

July 18, 2018

This recipe for Madeleines Salées uses ingredients more typical of Provence - olive oil, tomatoes, cheese, basil and thyme. These little bites are perfect with some chilled Provencal rosé.

Appetizer · Barbara Schuerenberg · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Verrine Tricolore a Bell Pepper and Goat Cheese Starter

July 13, 2018

Verrine appetisers and desserts remain popular in France. The idea of layering flavours and textures in a small glass vessel is visually appealing. Think of this recipe as a savoury parfait starter to serve with drinks or as the first course. I make this Verrine Tricolore with two different coloured bell peppers and fresh goat cheese.

Barbara Schuerenberg · Condiment · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Recipe for a Pesto with a Provencal Twist Pistou de Roquette

June 15, 2017

This recipe is a Provencal variation on traditional Italian basil pesto, without the cheese. The rocket (arugula), in place of basil, gives the pistou de roquette a fresh, tangy taste. This sauce is super quick to make and extremely versatile. Toss some pistou on just-cooked (and still hot) pasta. Or use ...

Barbara Schuerenberg · Provencal Recipes · Side Dish · Taste

A Dish of Tender Leeks – Poireaux en Vinaigrette

June 6, 2017

This easy recipe for Provencal tender leeks in a simple vinaigrette. The markets of Provence are a bit like a food-filled treasure hunt. The produce changes with the seasons and even within the region local specialties might not be found outside a limited geography.

Barbara Schuerenberg · Provencal Recipes · Salad · Taste

The Tastes of Spring a Salad with Fresh Asparagus and Parmesan

May 5, 2017

When the almond blossoms fill the sky with a pink hue, you know that Spring produce will quickly follow. Bright green asparagus seems to be the harbinger of the longer, warmer days ahead. This simple salad highlights the flavours of the fresh green asparagus with a tangy bite of citrus and hint of parmesan.

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Herbes de Provence in Pretty Canisters

These dried herbs are from Esprit de Provence. Grown in France, the selection includes Herbes de Provence, Rosemary, Thyme, Oregano, Garlic, Salt with Piment d'Espelette, and Salad Herbs. Buy the collection and make some Provençal recipes.

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Guest Towels 100% French Linen Herb Garden Design

These beautiful guest towels from My French Country Home bring the beauty and fragrance of a French herb garden to your home . Designed with an elegant botanical print featuring beloved culinary herbs, these towels add a fresh and sophisticated touch to any guest bathroom or kitchen. Made with 100% high-quality linen and sold as a set of two (2).

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Perfume Diffuser Rose’s Sun Water

This stylish glass bottle contains a fragrance created in Grasse exclusively for Rose et Marius. The 7 sticks perfume your home with a floral bouquet of jasmine, rose, orange blossom and vanilla. "Just like a summer day in Provence."

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Makeup Bags and Travel Kits in Provencal Designs

Available in several different patterns and 3 sizes these makeup bags are constructed with quilted fabrics and made to last. Made in Provence by an artisanal textile manufacturer. Choose a pattern that you like and buy the matching set.

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Lavender Sachet from Provence

L'AUGUSTE Provence organic lavender sachets are decorative objects with additional wellness benefits and the delicate scent is soothing.

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Natural Soap from Provence with Fig Fragrance

Rose et Marius soaps are made with 97% natural ingredients (palm oil-free) and exclusive fragrances. Formulated with poppy and olive oil from Provence, this soap has a perfume that will remind you of a fig tree in summer.

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Travel Journal – Côte d’Azur

A beautiful journal for your adventures on the Côte d’Azur. This travel journal from My French Country Home features watercolour prints on the cover and throughout its 128 pages. Size: 14.5 x 20.5 cm, made with recycled paper.

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Antique French Basket

My French Country Home sourced this classic French wicker basket. It is ideal for harvesting flowers, vegetables or fruit around the garden! The wicker basket is attached to two wooden feet, giving it extra weight and height. It is a lovely piece.

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Botantical Sensitive Skin Toner

Grown at Okanagan Lavender & Herb Farm, this toner includes distilled damask roses and lavender blended with a note of chamomile – a year-round favourite for hydrating and nourishing your face. Especially beneficial for mature and sensitive skin as it helps to heal and balance redness and irritation. (Shipping in Canada only).

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Barbara Schuerenberg

Cuisine de Provence Recipes

Butternut Squash Soup – Velouté de Butternut

Easy Chicken Dish for Summer Poulet Basilic aux Tomates Confites

Everyone Loves Madeleines Salées Try this Savoury Version

Verrine Tricolore a Bell Pepper and Goat Cheese Starter

Recipe for a Pesto with a Provencal Twist Pistou de Roquette

A Dish of Tender Leeks – Poireaux en Vinaigrette

The Tastes of Spring a Salad with Fresh Asparagus and Parmesan

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