Pies & Tarts

Why Lemon Tart is a Perfect Finish to any Meal

March 25, 2019

The funny thing about lemon flavoured desserts is that often non-sweet lovers like the tart-sweet combination. If you are making this Lemon Tart - Tarte aux Citron from scratch (which I recommend) it includes several steps.…

Dessert · Pies & Tarts · Provencal Recipes · Taste · Viktorija Todorovska

Provencal Dessert Pine Nut Tart (Tarte aux Pignons)

November 28, 2018

Tarte aux pignons or a pine nut tart is the Provencal version of pecan pie or walnut tart. The sweet base for the tart is a shortcrust pastry shell (pâte sablée) this dessert is a specialty from the village of Bormes-les-Mimosas.…

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Fall Tart Quince Almond Tarte Tatin

October 24, 2018

This quince almond tarte tatin (tatin aux coings et aux amandes) is a fall dessert that celebrates the slow-ripening fruit. It's a bit of work to peel quince, but you will be pleased with the sweet end result.…

Dessert · Maison Mirabeau Wines · Pies & Tarts · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Fall Dessert Quince Puff Pastry Tarts with Roasted Pecans and Vanilla Sauce

October 1, 2018

Quince are not a pretty fruit. Far from perfectly shaped they resemble an oversized, rock-hard pear. However, once peeled and stewed with sugar, like apples for a compote, quince are versatile. You can make a quince paste, which is delicious with cheese or follow this recipe for Quince Puff Pastry Tarts from Jeany Cronk’s kitchen. “We …

Dessert · Maison Mirabeau Wines · Pies & Tarts · Provencal Recipes · Taste

A Twist on a Classic Recipe Apricot Pistachio Tarte Tartin

June 1, 2018

Recently, the team at Mirabeau Wine was joined by a Hamilton-based Canadian chef Jake Laderoute, for some fun culinary experiences in Cotignac. A tarte tatin is a classic French dessert, that one might shy away from making because it looks complicated. It’s not. Here, is what Jake and Jeany had to say about this Apricot and …

Dessert · Pies & Tarts · Provencal Recipes · Taste · Viktorija Todorovska

Lemon Tart for any Season (and Reason)

March 20, 2018

Lemon tart is Tarte au citron in French. Regardless, of language the blend of tangy and sweet is enough to turn even a non-dessert eater into a fan. This recipe comes from Provence Food and Wine: The Art of Living a cookbook and reflection on the Mediterranean lifestyle with photos by François Millo.…

Dessert · Gary and Jane Langton · Pies & Tarts · Provencal Recipes

Easy Tart Provencal Pears and Chocolate

November 8, 2017

This is a really easy recipe for a scrummy chocolate tart and the addition of the pears offsets the richness of the dark chocolate. Better still, the whole dessert can be prepared the day before and kept in the fridge.…

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Pies & Tarts

Why Lemon Tart is a Perfect Finish to any Meal

Provencal Dessert Pine Nut Tart (Tarte aux Pignons)

Fall Tart Quince Almond Tarte Tatin

Fall Dessert Quince Puff Pastry Tarts with Roasted Pecans and Vanilla Sauce

A Twist on a Classic Recipe Apricot Pistachio Tarte Tartin

Lemon Tart for any Season (and Reason)

Easy Tart Provencal Pears and Chocolate

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