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.

Pan Bagnat a French Sandwich Treat from Nice

April 2, 2020

I remember the first time I experienced a Pan Bagnat – I was a student in France and had taken my first trip to Nice. My first bite stayed with me from that moment - partly because I love all the fresh spring-summer ingredients which paired perfectly with tuna and the magnificent French round crusty loaf…

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

Spiced Duck Breasts – Magret de Canard aux Épices

April 1, 2020

My inspiration for Spiced Duck Breasts was a recipe in Food & Wine. The dish is an international fusion where a Mexican spice blend meets a French-style magret de canard. The blackberry-balsamic reduction adds a touch of sweetness offsetting the spice. The result was delicious despite not quite following my culinary instincts and a perfect …

Provencal Recipes · Salad · Tasha Powell · Taste

Moroccan Carrot Salad from Marrakesh

March 27, 2020

One of the recipes that we made in the first cooking class was this carrot salad. Enjoy the flavours of Morocco!…

Appetizer · Maison Mirabeau Wines · Seasonal Menus · Taste

Easter Lunch Menu from Provence – Stuffed Courgette Flowers

March 20, 2020

Last year, we hosted the Gemma Wade of “You Say Tomato Cooking” (meal planning, recipes, cooking classes and more) here in Cotignac. Gemma is a talented cook, turns fresh, basic ingredients into delicious dishes with ease. She was impressed by our Tuesday morning farmer’s market in Cotignac, one of five (5) reasons to visit our …

David Scott Allen · Provencal Recipes · Seasonal Menus · Taste

Provencal Spring Menu from the Spice Route

March 19, 2020

Spicy Spring Menu This Provencal spring menu showcases the spices and recipes from the trade route. Pepper and curry flavours from India, Spain’s iconic paella, and aromas from North Africa and the Middle East. Enjoy! Provence and the Spice Route Food encodes social, political, and economic history, often in fascinating localized ways. We can see …

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

Comfort Food Roast Chicken for Dinner

March 13, 2020

Sometimes life is just too complicated, too busy and too connected. Those are the moments when you crave comfort food, family-style dining and meals with friends. This roast chicken is cooked with saffron, rosemary and lemon. I served it with roasted potatoes and peas for a simple Sunday dinner. And the best part? There may …

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

Fig Buttermilk Tart Made Easy

March 9, 2020

Sometimes, you have to wonder why great chefs don’t cut corners. I suppose that is why I am a cook and not a chef; occasionally, it just makes sense to skip a step for the same taste result. The recipe for this Fig and Buttermilk Custard Tart is a great example. The original version by …

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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.

Pan Bagnat a French Sandwich Treat from Nice

Spiced Duck Breasts – Magret de Canard aux Épices

Moroccan Carrot Salad from Marrakesh

Easter Lunch Menu from Provence – Stuffed Courgette Flowers

Provencal Spring Menu from the Spice Route

Comfort Food Roast Chicken for Dinner

Fig Buttermilk Tart Made Easy

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