French Dessert Tarte Tatin Pear Tarte Tatin Atelier Laurel
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French Dessert Tarte Tatin with Pears for a Seasonal Sweet

My husband arrived from the family orchards with a box of perfect pears. These medium-sized pears were bright green with hints of red and slightly but not too ripe. So I decided that Tarte Tatin aux Poires – Tarte Tatin with Pears- would be on the menu for my upcoming …

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Buckets of Champagne
Martine Bertin-PetersonProvencal RecipesSeasonal MenusTaste

What to Make for Valentines Dinner? Try this Menu from Provence

Valentine’s Day, La Saint Valentin in French, is a day to celebrate – and perhaps impress – loved ones. Legend has it that the French initially used the heart shape to symbolize love. Restaurants all over the globe are busy on La Saint Valentin and hardly conducive to sweet conversation. …

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Valentine's Day Provencal Dinner Menu
Carolyne Kauser-AbbottProvencal RecipesSeasonal MenusTasteWinter in Provence

3 Romantic Dinner Menus from Provence to Try

While there is no reason to wait until February 14th to show your affection, not acknowledging Valentine’s Day might not be a good love strategy. In France, la fête de Saint Valentin has historical and religious roots. In the middle ages, the belief was that birds started mating in the …

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cremoso de mote
David Scott AllenMain CourseProvencal RecipesTasteVegetarian

Wheat Berry Risotto with Vegetables a Vegetarian Main Course

This recipe for Cremoso de Mote is my soft wheat berry risotto variation. It is a dish that we ate twice while visiting Easter Island in 2019. Soft wheat berries (trigo mote) are cooked risotto-style, then sautéed vegetables are added. I didn’t get an exact recipe from the chef, but …

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Provencal Winter Menu 2024
Carolyne Kauser-AbbottProvencal RecipesSeasonal MenusTasteWinter in Provence

Chef’s Dinner Menu Provencal Winter Recipes to Impress Your Guests

For several years, Chef Burnell called the Var department home. While in the area, she made it her mission to scout out the most delicious and nutritious ingredients grown in the Var gardens of Provence. Perfect for winter entertaining, Chef Burnell’s dinner menu highlights ingredients from the region (almonds, oysters, …

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moroccan spiced zucchini and chèvre tart
David Scott AllenProvencal RecipesStarter CourseTaste

Zucchini and Chèvre Tart with Moroccan Flavours

We travelled through Morocco with friends staying in unique and beautiful riads along the way. However, it was the first trip we’ve taken in almost 30 years that didn’t include working kitchens. Cooking with local ingredients is one of my joys when travelling, and on this trip, I learned I …

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Delicious Winter Salad Pears
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Try this Delicious Winter Salad with Pears

This easy winter salad is a fun way to bring new flavours to your plate in the cold months. Mixed lettuces, broccoli, and pears should all be easy to find in the grocery store now, making an excellent salad combination. The sweet fruit works with the tangy (lemon, balsamic) dressing …

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Delicious Spiced Gin Punch
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Delicious Spiced Gin Punch Drinks for the Holidays

Christmas punch is not typically Provencal, but as cocktails have become more commonplace in France, it’s time to celebrate with a festive punch recipe from Lindsay’s Feast. What better way to celebrate the Christmas holidays than with a spiced gin punch? Make the base for this cocktail with all the …

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Make Galette des Rois
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How to Make a Galette des Rois the French King’s Cake

January 6th, or Epiphany, is the day we eat the delicious Galette des Rois or King’s Cake in France. As a sweetener, parents (or the pastry shop) hide a small figurine sandwiched among the warm rum-scented layers of frangipane (almond cream) and puff pastry. The figurine, also known as a …

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Kumquat Bitter Orange and Chocolate Tartlets in a Chocolate Crust
Chef Burnell ShivelyDessertPies & TartsProvencal RecipesTaste

Bitter Orange and Chocolate Tartlets a Dessert Worth the Effort

My dessert (below) for Kumquat Bitter Orange Tartlets in a Chocolate Crust is a crowd-pleaser. The chocolate fans will love the crust, and anyone who appreciates citrus desserts will ask for second helpings. While making the crust and the bitter orange curd is a little involved, the result is worth …

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