Fish & Seafood

French Seafood Ragout Recipe with Scallop and Lobster

November 23, 2022

We recently invited friends Lee and Barbara to dinner to celebrate Barbara’s birthday. For a friend new to our circle, it was a delight to make a special dinner as a birthday gift. And, as I have often said, the gift of food is definitely one that comes from the heart. I pored over my …

David Scott Allen · Fish & Seafood · Main Course · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Easy Seafood Seared Scallops with Asian Flavours

October 17, 2022

It might be surprising to find wok vegetables, handrolls, and sushi on menus in Southern France. But, as we know, the culinary world is global, and chefs love experimenting with Asian-flavoured food and wine pairings. In this case, it was challenging to find a match for a 2019 Côtes de Provence rosé. My recipe for …

David Scott Allen · Fish & Seafood · Main Course · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Easy Grilled Halibut and a Provencal Wine Pairing

October 14, 2022

The thing is, we weren’t planning on grilled halibut for dinner. But sometimes, that is how things go when you get to the grocery store, and they don’t have what you had planned. In most cases, that isn’t too complicated a switch, but for this meal, we had planned a cooking and wine pairing with …

Fish & Seafood · Let’s Eat the World · Provencal Recipes · Starter Course · Taste

Razor Clams à la Provencale an Easy Appetizer

September 15, 2022

Razor clams, found on sheltered ocean shores, most often during low tide, have long been a popular and easily foraged delicacy. You can usually see them with the naked eye, but if you toss some salt on the water above their burrows, you can watch the little white clams wiggle their way to the surface. …

Fish & Seafood · Main Course · Maison Mirabeau Wines · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Crab and Tarragon Tagliatelle a Summer Pasta

August 19, 2022

Crab and tarragon is a flavour combination that goes particularly well with flat-ribbon pasta like linguine, tagliatelle and fettuccine. The result is light, yet filling and an ideal companion to a chilled glass of Mirabeau Pure. The recipe can easily be adapted to one’s taste preferences. I quite often add an extra pinch of chilli …

Appetizer · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Fish & Seafood · Provencal Recipes · Taste

How to Make Tielle Sétoise Fisherman’s Octopus and Tomato Pies

June 2, 2022

This recipe for Tielle Sétoise (fisherman’s hand pie) is from the kitchen at La Maison du Rire, a Food and Wine School in Corbières, France. Author, wine instructor and gourmet cook, Emma Kershaw has lived in the region with her family since 2010. You can make these pies as bite-sized appetizers, or in a larger …

Fish & Seafood · Guest Post · Main Course · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Zarzuela Fish Stew is the Catalan Version of Bouillabaisse

May 27, 2022

Similar to Marseille’s bouillabaisse, Zarzuela from Catalan is hard to pin into a category it’s either a hearty soup or a stew with a tasty broth. And with both soup/stews, there are endless different recipes. The following recipe for Zarzuela Fish Stew comes from Emma Kershaw’s Taste of le Sud cookbook. Both Zarzuela and bouillabaisse …

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Charming 18th-Century Farmhouse with Bed and Breakfast Rooms

Mas le Jas is a beautifully appointed Provençal farmhouse with two (2) comfortable bed and breakfast guest rooms. The Mas (farmhouse) is just a few minutes from the centre of Cavaillon.

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5-Bedroom Country House Near Apt

Chez Manon is a private countryside location that is large enough for family gatherings and a relaxing place to unwind and explore Provence.

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Vaucluse
Five Bedrooms

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Eygalières Hotel: Domaine La Pierre Blanche

The moment you drive through the front gate, you enter the embrace of this exclusive 15-room boutique hotel located minutes from Eygalières.

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1-Bedroom Apartment in Villefranche-sur-Mer

Le Beau Balcon is a sunny apartment on Rue Volti in the heart of the old town, the building is a short walk to shops and restaurants.

Côte d’Azur (French Riviera)
One Bedroom

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Villefranche-sur-Mer Gem 1-bedroom holiday rental

Le Petit Bijou is a 1-bedroom apartment on Villefranche's waterfront. The apartment is fully outfitted, ideal for a Riviera holiday.

Côte d’Azur (French Riviera)
One Bedroom

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Fish & Seafood

French Seafood Ragout Recipe with Scallop and Lobster

Easy Seafood Seared Scallops with Asian Flavours

Easy Grilled Halibut and a Provencal Wine Pairing

Razor Clams à la Provencale an Easy Appetizer

Crab and Tarragon Tagliatelle a Summer Pasta

How to Make Tielle Sétoise Fisherman’s Octopus and Tomato Pies

Zarzuela Fish Stew is the Catalan Version of Bouillabaisse

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