Tomato confit is a foundational element in my cooking. It features in many of my recipes. I love how tomato flavours intensify and sweeten after long, slow cooking. Slow-roasted tomatoes add wonderful tastes to almost everything, from lamb, chicken, and fish to pasta. As a consequence, they find their way …

Autumn is a season of rich flavours and warm dishes that embody the season. Our unique fall recipe collection, featuring 25 easy-to-follow recipes and menu suggestions from Provence, celebrates this culinary urge. Download the Fall Recipe and Menu Collection Our fall recipe collection is a diverse culinary journey that begins …

Let’s be honest; no one can make French Baguettes without the perfect French flour, the correct French yeast, or a wood-fired oven. But I still want to bake something at home with the right texture and that distinctive crinkling sound when gently squeezed. Sure, we can buy decent bread where …

Fall in Provence is my absolute favourite time of year. Since it is la récolte season, it is a time to harvest figs, pears, apples, pumpkins, butternut squash, and chestnuts. The grape harvest in Provence, known as la vendange, often starts in late August or September, depending on the year. …

Playing around with this recipe for paella (Arroz con Pollo) took me years to perfect. Paella is a Spanish dish from the Valencian Community but is often found in Provencal markets. The exact ingredients are up to the chef, but this version was inspired by Jacques Pépin’s Arroz con Pollo, …

Hot summer days are precisely when you want an easy recipe that requires no cooking, a few fresh ingredients and a blender. The recipe for Cucumber Gazpacho with Culinary Lavender found below comes from ElsaLenthal.com and is republished with her permission. Lavender Craftsmanship in Provence Elsa Lenthal founded Fuseaux de …

The best thing about salads is their versatility. Some salads are delicate and meant to be eaten right away, and others are well-suited for transport to, say, a picnic or a potluck; some versions taste even better the following day. While many salads are typically cold or at room temperature, …

Lavender’s intoxicating fragrance is like a journey into a perfume bottle. So why not take that into the kitchen? The herb is a member of the mint family, and specifically grown culinary lavender is edible and adds a unique flavour to baked goods, desserts, and savoury dishes. The important thing …

We asked Celine O’Donnell, a bilingual walking tour guide who lives in Nice, France if she would select the 2024 Summer menu for Perfectly Provence readers. Celine decided on a collection of her favourite, typical Niçoise recipes – Pissaladière, Truccha, Salade Niçoise and Tourte de Blettes. We hope you enjoy …

Since summer entertaining should be a breeze, this recipe collection, designed with simplicity, features 20 easy-to-follow recipes and a few menu suggestions. If you’re not in the mood for cooking, consider the refreshing salade Niçoise, the chilled gazpacho, the sweet fig and tomato salad, or the indulgent frozen nougat with …