Dessert from France Floating Islands (Iles Flottantes)
DessertFlans, PuddingsProvencal RecipesTasha PowellTaste

Floating Islands Iles Flottantes a Dessert from France

Floating Islands (Iles Flottantes) are a traditional French dessert that you find on classic menus. Not quite a pudding, not a custard and not a creme brulée, Floating Islands are a delicious finish to a meal. This dessert was part of a menu that I created for my virtual cooking …

READ MORE  Floating Islands Iles Flottantes a Dessert from France
Stained Glass Pear Topper
Provencal RecipesTasha PowellTaste

Valentines Cocktail and Festive Stained Glass Pear Slices

Stained Glass Pear Slices are an exciting way to add sparkle and elegance to any holiday. I highly recommend using a Mandolin to cut the slices super thin so that when they are crystallized and dry, they are practically transparent. I have made these Stained Glass Pear slices as garnishes …

READ MORE  Valentines Cocktail and Festive Stained Glass Pear Slices
Warm Winter Recipes from Provence
LambMain CoursePetra CarterProvencal RecipesSeasonal MenusTasteWinter in Provence

My Warm Winter Menu from Provence

The following menu is for cold days, regardless of where you live in the world. These three recipes are easy to prepare. The soup can, and almost should be, made in advance to maximize the marriage of flavours. The slow-roasted lamb requires very little preparation time and even less monitoring …

READ MORE  My Warm Winter Menu from Provence
Make Simple Roasted Chicken or Guinea Fowl
Cook'n with ClassMain CoursePoultryProvencal RecipesTaste

How to Make Simple Roasted Chicken or Guinea Fowl

Everybody has memories of lazy days when the smell of roasting chicken filled the home, and you couldn’t wait for supper. While there are countless chicken recipes to try, sometimes it’s so refreshing to find one that actually holds up to its name with a culinary trip down memory lane. …

READ MORE  How to Make Simple Roasted Chicken or Guinea Fowl
Provencal Lamb Daube Gedda
François de MélogueLambMain CourseProvencal RecipesTaste

Provencal Lamb Daube Inspired by Gui Gedda

Learning to cook traditional Provencal dishes with the legendary Gui Gedda is no exception. If you are lucky enough to find a copy of his culinary masterpiece Cooking School Provence you will glean wonders from the man that chefs around the world refer to as the Pope or Marcel Pagnol …

READ MORE  Provencal Lamb Daube Inspired by Gui Gedda
White Bean Soup Recipe Winter Warmer
Petra CarterProvencal RecipesSoupTaste

White Bean Soup a Recipe to Warm You Up

Soup is a great addition or centrepiece for a meal in any season, but it’s an excellent way to warm up on a cool day. The French have been perfecting soups for centuries, creating dishes that range from rich stews to subtle, savoury medleys. Beans are an inexpensive but nutritious …

READ MORE  White Bean Soup a Recipe to Warm You Up
Coquilles Saint-Jacques Recipe
David Scott AllenProvencal RecipesStarter CourseTaste

Coquilles Saint-Jacques a French Seafood Classic

The following recipe for Coquilles Saint-Jacques is a French seafood classic found on restaurant menus throughout France. For maximum culinary impact, serve this dish as I did, the old fashioned way, in the scallop shells.

READ MORE  Coquilles Saint-Jacques a French Seafood Classic
Stuffed Aubergine Eggplant Zucchini Tomatoes
Main CourseProvencal RecipesTasha PowellTasteVegetarian

Stuffed Zucchini and Baked Tomatoes for Vegetarians

It is common to find petits farcis, stuffed vegetables, on menus in Provence during the fall and winter months. Residents of Nice claim this dish as a local creation, part of the traditional Niçoise culinary repertoire. My versions of stuffed zucchini and baked tomatoes are suitable for vegetarian diets. These …

READ MORE  Stuffed Zucchini and Baked Tomatoes for Vegetarians
Croissants Pain aux Chocolate Recipe @ATableenProvence
BreadsPaula KaneProvencal RecipesTaste

Make Croissants for Jan 30th National Croissant Day

National Croissant Day January 30, 2021, is National Croissant Day in the United States, so why not start your day with a café creme and a flaky croissant? Croissants are not typically Provencal fare, but you can expect every respectable bakery to present their version of this French pastry for …

READ MORE  Make Croissants for Jan 30th National Croissant Day
Grilled Lamb Chops with Parsley and Mint Vinaigrette
David Scott AllenLambMain CourseProvencal RecipesTaste

Grilled Lamb Chops with Mint Monet Style

The books Everyday Monet and Monet’s Palate Cookbook inspired these Grilled Lamb Chops with Mint and Parsley. This recipe salutes Monet’s dedication to the farm-to-table movement before it had a title. Earlier this year, I received an incredibly thoughtful and generous gift (of the two books) in the mail recently from my …

READ MORE  Grilled Lamb Chops with Mint Monet Style