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Looking for Menu Inspiration this Fall? idreamprovence Created A Delicious Provencal Menu

Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Provencal Recipes · Seasonal Menus · Taste

If you are looking for menu inspiration this fall, idreamprovence has the answer. Our 2026 fall menu brings a collection of Provençal dishes to your dinner table. The founders of idreamprovence, a boutique tour company in southern France, chose a menu suited to the autumn season in Provence.

Abi Treanor and her husband, Pierre Giammalva, share a passion for the region with a mission to reveal the magic that makes Provence unforgettable. Their guests can choose from idreamprovence’s immersive day trips, multi-day adventures, or personalized itineraries.

Read about their custom tours here.

Crafting a personalized tour is both an art and a thoughtful process. We invited Abi and Pierre to curate a multi-course fall menu that represents the season for them.

Fall Menu by idreamprovence

This menu is a quiet celebration of the season. Autumn in Provence brings cooler air, truffle markets, and a shift from the brightness of summer to something richer and more grounded, and these four recipes reflect that beautifully—four courses, one region, one season.

As crisp air settles over Provence and golden light lingers, autumn invites you to revel in the region’s abundance. The grape harvest has just wrapped up, hinting at the arrival of fresh vintages from Côte du Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Cassis, Bandol, and other storied vineyards. Book a day trip with idreamprovence to explore the heart of wine country and savour the wines of Provence.

Let the treasures of Provence inspire your autumn menu. Begin with the region’s prized black truffles, known as the “black diamond” and coveted by chefs and food lovers alike. If you find yourself in Provence during truffle season, join idreamprovence for an unforgettable tour where you can discover the secrets of truffle hunting and visit a local truffle farm.

Enjoy this menu featuring Provencal favourites like tender lamb shoulder and ratatouille, and be sure to leave space for a sweet finale.


The Starter: Black Truffle Puff Pastries with Foie Gras

The truffle and foie gras chaussons open the meal with a taste of real regional luxury; the truffe brumale is an autumn treasure found in the oak forests of Provence, and this is a classic, unfussy way to honour it.

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finely sliced black truffle on a wooden cutting board

Black Truffle Puff Pastries with Foie Gras - Chaussons feuilletés au foie gras et aux truffes brumale

Dominque Martino, Truffe Noire de Haute-Provence
These golden puff pastry pockets filled with foie gras and fragrant black truffles make an elegant appetizer or a delicious addition to a crisp winter salad.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine French, Provencal
Servings 6 pastries

Ingredients
  

  • 1 sheet puff pastry
  • 1 block foie gras
  • 6 small black truffles thinly sliced
  • 1 egg yolk

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 180ºC/350ºF
  • Cut the pastry into 12 pieces in a shape of your choice.
  • Place the truffle slices on 6 of the pastry slices, then top each with a foie gras slice.
  • Cover with the remaining 6 slices of pastry.
  • Moisten the edges of the pastry with a bit of water to seal them.
  • Brush with egg yolk to obtain a nice golden brown colour.
  • Place on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes.
  • Serve with winter salad or as an appetizer.
Keyword Black Truffles, Puff Pastry
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The Main Course: Lamb Shoulder and Ratatouille

Grilled lamb with lemon, garlic and rosemary. Lamb from the Alpilles and Luberon, rosemary from the garrigue. It’s a dish that belongs to this landscape.

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Grilled Lamb Shoulder French Menu

Lemon, Garlicky, Rosemary Lamb Shoulder

Susan Herrmann Loomis
The lamb shoulder is infused with lemon, garlic, and rosemary before being cooked over hot coals (or a gas BBQ). Enjoy this epaule d'agneau au citron, ail, et romarin from the French Grill cookbook by Susan Herrmann Loomis.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 44 minutes
Resting Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine French, Provencal
Servings 7 people

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1/3 cup fresh rosemary leaves
  • 2 garlic cloves green germ removed if necessary
  • 1 zest of one lemon
  • 1 lamb shoulder boned, about 3 to 3-1/2 lbs or 1.5- 1.75kg
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp coarse sea salt
  • 1 tsp green peppercorns coarsely ground (or white and black peppercorns)

Instructions
 

  • Mince together the rosemary leaves, garlic, and lemon zest and transfer to a small bowl.
  • Make six ½-inch (1.25cm) deep slits in the lamb shoulder. Insert as much of the rosemary mixture as you can in each slit. Mix the remaining mixture with the olive oil and rub it over the lamb shoulder. Let the lamb sit at room temperature for 2 hours up to overnight. If leaving the lamb overnight, wrap and refrigerate it and remove it from the refrigerator at least 2 hours before grilling so it is at room temperature.
  • Build a good-sized fire about 25 minutes before cooking the lamb shoulder. When the coals are red and dusted with ash, divide them in the barbecue, putting half the coals on either side. Set a BBQ grill pan in the middle of the coals, then set the grill over the coals.
  • When the grill is hot, place the lamb shoulder in the centre over the drip pan. Sprinkle salt and a bit of freshly ground pepper over the shoulder, and close the grill, ensuring the air holes are open on the top and the body of the barbecue. Grill for 12 minutes until the shoulder is pale gold on the grill side. Turn the shoulder, season with salt and pepper, and grill for another 12 minutes.
  • Transfer the shoulder to the part of the grill over the coals, cover, and grill until the shoulder is deep golden, about 10 minutes. Turn and repeat.
  • NOTE: The interior temperature of the lamb should now be about 150ºF (65.5ºC), which means it is medium and, to my way of thinking, perfectly cooked. If you like it rarer, brown it on just one side; if you like it more well done, adjust the initial cooking time in the centre of the grill accordingly.
  • Transfer the lamb from the grill to a cutting board that will catch the juices. Let it sit for at least 10 minutes and up to 20 minutes before slicing the lamb. Drain the juices into a small pitcher and serve alongside the meat.
Keyword BBQ, Garlic, Lamb, Lamb Shoulder, Lemon, Rosemary
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Ratatouille earns its place as more than a side dish. Made slowly with end-of-season vegetables and good Provençal olive oil, it’s a reminder of why simple cooking done well is so satisfying.

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Ratatouille Classic Provencal Dish Chef Philippe Etchebest

Chef Philippe's Ratatouille Recipe

Chef Philippe Etchebest
While many consider this a summer recipe, ratatouille is a classic Provençal side dish that brings back fond memories of moments shared around the family dinner table.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine French, Provencal
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tomatoes
  • 2 zucchinis (courgettes)
  • 2 eggplants (aubergine)
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 green pepper
  • 2 small banana peppers or cubanelle, or something a little spicier depending on your taste (optional)
  • 2 onions
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • 50 mL olive oil
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme *
  • 1 bay leaf fresh is preferred*
  • 200 mL vegetable stock
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Boil a pot of water to peel the tomatoes and prepare a bowl of ice water alongside.
  • Wash all the vegetables.
  • Remove the tops of the tomatoes and make a small slit. Then, place the tomatoes in boiling water for around 30 seconds until the skin peels slightly. Take them out and place them in the iced water to stop the cooking process. Peel the tomatoes and cut into large quarters. Set aside.
  • Peel and chop the onions.
  • Cut the zucchini into 1 cm cubes.
  • Quarter the peppers and remove the seeds. Cut into 1 cm strips.
  • Cut the small green peppers into rings.
  • Cut the eggplants into 1 cm cubes.
  • Heat the olive oil in a frying pan. Sauté each ingredient independently, reheating the olive oil between each one.
  • Start with the onions and tomatoes and set aside. Then, sauté the peppers and set aside. After that, sauté the eggplant, adding as much olive oil as needed until cooked.
  • Deglaze the skillet with vegetable stock (or water).
  • Pour all the vegetables and vegetable stock into a large stockpot.
  • Season with salt & pepper to taste.
  • Add thyme, bay leaves, and crushed garlic cloves.
  • Simmer for 30 minutes over low heat, and then enjoy!

Notes

If you don't have fresh herbs (they often aren't available in the colder months), substitute high-quality dried herbs. My French Country Home Box offers Certified Label Rouge dried herbs that are grown in Provence. They will help ensure your ratatouille has that authentic Provençal flavour.
Keyword Ratatouille, Vegan, Vegetable, Vegetarian Dish
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A Sweet Finish: Cranberry Tart

The cranberry tart closes the meal on a festive note, a Provençal fruit tart with a nod to the season ahead.

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Cranberry Tart with Organic Olive Oil

Cranberry Tart with Organic Olive Oil

Moulin Castelas
This delicious cranberry tart is perfect for adding a burst of flavour to any meal. The balance of sweet and tart will make this dessert your new fall favourite.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine French
Servings 8 people

Ingredients
  

For the pastry:

  • 200 g flour
  • 50 g olive oil CastelineS Classic Organic Olive Oil
  • 50 g water
  • 1 pinch salt

For the filling:

  • 50 g pecans finely chopped
  • 500 g cranberries fresh
  • 2 oranges organic, grated rind and juice (approx 200 mL)
  • 4 tbsp sugar

Instructions
 

For the pastry:

  • Mix the flour and salt in a large bowl, and add the Classic AOP Vallée des Baux de Provence organic olive oil to obtain a grainy texture.
  • Add the water and knead lightly.
  • Form into a ball and leave to rest for 30 minutes in cling film.

For the filling:

  • On a floured work surface, roll out the oil dough. Place the pastry in a tart tin.
  • Prick the base with a fork, sprinkle with the pecans and place the cranberries on top.
  • Mix the orange zest and juice with the sugar and pour over the cranberries.
  • Baking for approx. 35 minutes at the very bottom of an oven preheated to 220°C (430°F). Depending on the temperature of your oven, the tart may bake quicker, so keep an eye on the tart.
Keyword cranberries, Olive Oil, Tartes
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More about idreamprovence

Anyone who appreciates nature’s splendour, embraces cultural traditions, and relishes culinary brilliance needs to travel to Provence. Since your visit to Provence needs a perfect starting point, join Abi Treanor and Pierre Giammalva on an idreamprovence exclusive tour.

What sets idreamprovence apart is its dedication to crafting personalized journeys. These tours seamlessly blend iconic landmarks with hidden gems, catering to each traveller’s unique desires. On an idreamprovence tour, you’ll immerse yourself in local traditions, savour authentic flavours, and engage with vibrant arts—guided by those who genuinely understand this captivating land.

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Pierre Giammalva shares, “Guiding you through the remarkable landscape of Provence is not merely a profession but my passion.” As residents, Abi and Pierre offer their deep connection and insider knowledge. They have extensively explored the region to share unique places and culture with guests. From day tours to multi-day adventures and custom itineraries, idreamprovence ensures a unique and enriching experience, thanks to Abi and Pierre’s personal touch and insider knowledge.

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott

With her camera and laptop close at hand, Carolyne has traded in her business suits for the world of freelance writing and blogging. Her first airplane ride at six months of age was her introduction to the exciting world of travel.

While in Provence, Carolyne can be found hiking with friends, riding the hills around the Alpilles or tackling Mont Ventoux. Her attachment to the region resonates in Perfectly Provence this digital magazine that she launched in 2014. This website is an opportunity to explore the best of the Mediterranean lifestyle (food & wine, places to stay, expat stories, books on the region, travel tips, real estate tips and more), through our contributors' articles.

Carolyne writes a food and travel blog Ginger and Nutmeg. Carolyne’s freelance articles can be found in Global Living Magazine, Avenue Magazine and City Palate (Published Travel Articles).

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