Provencal Recipes

Let your taste buds explore this digest of traditional Provencal recipes and innovative culinary twists using regional, seasonal ingredients from the South of France.

Spanish Tortilla Fan? Make Room for La Trucha from Nice

September 4, 2023

Eggs and Swiss chard are the main ingredients in la trucha, a culinary favourite in Nice, France. Like the Spanish tortilla de patatas, made with egg and potato, la trucha covers a range of meals from snack food to picnic fare to a light meal. Easy to prepare and served hot or cold, la trucha …

David Scott Allen · Lamb · Main Course · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Flavours of Morocco Lamb Tagine with Prunes and Almonds

August 28, 2023

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 miss anything en route! Since …

Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Provencal Recipes · Soup · Taste

A Traditional Soupe au Pistou Recipe from Provence

August 25, 2023

Marie-Helene Beriot is the president of Remember Provence, an online store selling only genuine French creations. She also enjoys cooking traditional recipes such as soupe au pistou for her family, which she shares below. Having grown up in Provence, Marie Helene has an innate ability to identify authentic, high-quality goods from those that might be …

David Scott Allen · Dessert · Pies & Tarts · Provencal Recipes · Taste

A Delicious Tart Made with Fresh Apricots

August 18, 2023

Regarding dessert, tiny fruits are well-suited for tiny tarts, such as 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 that is …

Maison Mirabeau Wines · Provencal Recipes · Salad · Taste

Tomato and Burrata Salad with A Provencal Lavender Twist

August 7, 2023

In reality, cooking with lavender isn’t au fait with the locals, but used with subtlety and restraint, the perfume of Provence pairs perfectly with the more traditional native ingredients – garlic, honey and oil – for this simple dressing. Serve with lots of bread for scooping up the juices. This Maison Mirabeau recipe makes for …

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

Sous Vide Poached Halibut in Butter a Lighter Recipe

July 28, 2023

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 fillets required two pounds of …

Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Provencal Recipes · Soup · Taste

Soupe au Pistou a Summer Soup from Nice, France

July 24, 2023

While we often think of soup as a cold-weather dish, some recipes bridge the seasons perfectly. Filled with vegetables and legumes, la soupe au pistou is one such dish. In Nice and traditional Cuisine Nissarde pistou soup is a summer dish. A mix of seasonal vegetables, potatoes and beans cook in a light broth and …

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5-Bedroom Country House Near Apt

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Seaside 2-Bedroom Apartment in Villefranche

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Rental Home in Crillon-le-Brave for 6 People

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Studio Apartment Minutes from Aix-en-Provence

Surrounded by vineyards, the air-conditioned studio apartment has a bedroom, bathroom, a small kitchenette, and a sitting area.

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Alpilles 2-Bedroom Rental Stunning Guesthouse

La Picholine is a completely renovated barn with 2 ensuite bedrooms in the centre of the quiet village of Mollégès in the Alpilles. It's a perfect base for a holiday in the area.

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Hand Rolled Beeswax Candles

Lucienne is one of the signature candles fabricated by Apis Cera. Rolled by hand these 100% pure beeswax candles come in a box of 9. The honeycomb wax is rolled around a cotton wick with an approximate burning time of 5 hours.

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Maison Pichon Braided Ceramic Baskets

My French Country Home is showcasing Maison Pichon braided ceramic baskets. These decorative pottery stands are beautiful decorations but equally practical on your kitchen counter for fruit or other objects. Available in two colours, the Maison Pichon products are handmade in Uzes.

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Jacquard Cotton Tea Towels

Made with 100% jacquard cotton these tea towels from Remember Provence are ideal for the kitchen and as gifts. Made in Provence they are very absorbent with a sufficiently thick fabric but are quick-drying. This version has a playful sardine pattern.

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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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Canadian Herbes de Provence

Okanagan Lavender & Herb Farm 2024 blend of Herbes de Provence are in stock. This dried herb mix (oregano, savory, thyme, rosemary, basil and lavender) what you want for seasoning roasted vegetables, dry rubs, or marinades. Note: Shipping in Canada only.

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Sunflower Design Provencal Table Linens and Cushions

Provence's sunflower for your home with this beautiful collection in two background colours (white or blue). Choose from tablecloths (of different sizes), runners and cushions. Made with 100% cotton these products from Remember Provence are durable and easy to clean.

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Heart-Shaped Plates in Olive Wood

Add some flair to your next dinner party with these heart-shaped plates made with French olive wood. Sold individually, these plates are easy to maintain; wash them in soap and water and dry them immediately. Not suitable for dishwashers. They are sold by My French Country Home Box.

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Home Diffuser Rosé Wine Fragrance

As the sun warms the temperatures in Provence, chilled rosé becomes a popular choice for the weather. Rose et Marius worked with an haute parfumerie in Grasse to craft a fragrance that captures the essence of this wine in a stylish glass diffuser.

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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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Provencal Recipes

Let your taste buds explore this digest of traditional Provencal recipes and innovative culinary twists using regional, seasonal ingredients from the South of France.

Spanish Tortilla Fan? Make Room for La Trucha from Nice

Flavours of Morocco Lamb Tagine with Prunes and Almonds

A Traditional Soupe au Pistou Recipe from Provence

A Delicious Tart Made with Fresh Apricots

Tomato and Burrata Salad with A Provencal Lavender Twist

Sous Vide Poached Halibut in Butter a Lighter Recipe

Soupe au Pistou a Summer Soup from Nice, France

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