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.

Valentine’s Day Menu: Provencal-inspired Recipes for your Sweetheart

February 8, 2018

The team at Mirabeau Wine in Cotignac certainly know a thing or two about gold medal wine and how to pair it with good food. Before the Christmas holidays and not long after the 2017 grape harvest, we asked Jeany Cronk if she would curate a special Valentine’s Day menu to celebrate the flavours of …

Main Course · Maison Mirabeau Wines · Poultry · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Mushroom and Provençal Herb stuffed Chicken Breast with Polenta and Potato purée

February 6, 2018

This recipe combines some of the classic French flavours - chicken, wild mushrooms, cream and potato in a tasty main dish. None of the components take very long to prepare, and the polenta-potato purée can be made in advance to save time. Choose a selection of fresh wild mushrooms to enhance the flavour profile of this Provençal Herb stuffed Chicken Breast and enjoy!…

Local Food Producers · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Calisson d’Aix the Sweet Almond Candy of Provence

January 31, 2018

Candy might not be the reason you decide to visit Aix-en-Provence, but don’t leave town without sampling the famous Calisson d’Aix. These sweets, made with ground, local almonds (sweet and bitter) and a fruit paste blend of melon confit (preserved in sugar) and orange peel, were officially recognized as part of the city’s heritage in …

Main Course · Martine Bertin-Peterson · Poultry · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Recipe for Cassoulet from Southern France

January 30, 2018

This “faux” cassoulet recipe appeared in the February 2016 issue of Bon Appetit magazine. I have prepared it several times to rave reviews from family and friends. Like a traditional cassoulet, it is a meal-in-a-dish and requires only a side salad, a robust red wine and perhaps a fruit dessert to complete the meal. It is perfect for cold winter evenings.…

Maison Mirabeau Wines · Provencal Recipes · Starter Course · Taste

Beet Carpaccio with Smoked Salmon and Pomegranate a Colourful Starter Course

January 29, 2018

This starter course with thinly sliced beets is a brightly-hued plate to start a meal. The deep-purple beets and bright pink salmon are festive and bursting with flavour. …

Dessert · Flans, Puddings · Maison Mirabeau Wines · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Try Raspberry-Coconut Eton Mess for an Easy Dessert

January 26, 2018

The typical ingredients in this dessert are cream, meringue and strawberries. For this version - Coconut Eton Mess with Raspberries and Chocolate, we substituted raspberries instead of strawberries (the local ones are not typically available in Provence until June).…

David Scott Allen · Fish & Seafood · Main Course · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Crab Cakes and Provencal Vermentino a Recipe for Galettes de Crabe

January 24, 2018

Aromas are a funny thing. Almost like those dreams you are sure you will remember in the morning and then don’t, a scent can transport you to another place and time. In his blog post, “Recipes and Remembrance” David talks about a restaurant — Le Bec-Fin — that was once a favourite of his parents …

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Linen Napkins from France

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Fall Recipes and Menu Collection

Featuring 25 recipes from the South of France for cooler fall weather along with menu suggestions, all designed to make your cooking experience enjoyable. These multi-course menus are a celebration of Provence and its seasonal ingredients. We encourage you to try these dishes, create your own menus, and enjoy your culinary creations this autumn.

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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.

Valentine’s Day Menu: Provencal-inspired Recipes for your Sweetheart

Mushroom and Provençal Herb stuffed Chicken Breast with Polenta and Potato purée

Calisson d’Aix the Sweet Almond Candy of Provence

Recipe for Cassoulet from Southern France

Beet Carpaccio with Smoked Salmon and Pomegranate a Colourful Starter Course

Try Raspberry-Coconut Eton Mess for an Easy Dessert

Crab Cakes and Provencal Vermentino a Recipe for Galettes de Crabe

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