Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken @Masdaugustine
Gary and Jane LangtonMain CoursePoultryProvencal RecipesTaste

Chicken stuffed with Goats Cheese, Serrano Ham and Tomato Recipe

Chicken breasts can be much more interesting if stuffed and rolled, especially as the cooking method I use helps them to stay moist and succulent. There are various options for the stuffing, but my favourite is goats’ cheese with Serrano ham and a few basil leaves.

READ MORE  Chicken stuffed with Goats Cheese, Serrano Ham and Tomato Recipe
Paul Shore Book Cover
Books on ProvenceCarolyne Kauser-AbbottInspire

Paul Shore Uncorks the Secrets of Pétanque – Provence Book

Almost two decades have passed since Paul Shore rented what he described as a “cave” in the famous hilltop village of Saint-Paul de Vence. The hamlet is known as the one-time home of painter Marc Chagall, and the place that also captivated the attention of Alexander Calder, Joan Miró and …

READ MORE  Paul Shore Uncorks the Secrets of Pétanque – Provence Book
Dusting of snow on the tops of the hills near Lyon
ExploreJulie WhitmarshWhat's On Provence & Cote d'Azur

Take a Mid-Winter break in Provence 

Contributor blog post by Vaucluse Dreamer: There is something about arriving in the Vaucluse that just makes the stress slip from our shoulders and today’s arrival in the depths of winter was no different. Travelling at this time of year is a little bit more complicated than during the summer …

READ MORE  Take a Mid-Winter break in Provence 
Beef Wellington @cooknwithclass
BeefLet’s Eat the WorldMain CourseProvencal RecipesTaste

Valentine’s Day Beef Wellington

Beef tenderloin seared, then smothered with mushrooms and foie gras and finally wrapped in a little parcel of puffed pastry and baked to perfection.

READ MORE  Valentine’s Day Beef Wellington
Menton citron @AccessRiviera
InspireRebecca WhitlockeWhat's On Provence & Cote d'Azur

4 Fabulous February Festivals on the French Riviera

#1 Nice Carnival, Nice 11 February – 25 February 2017 One of the world’s biggest carnivals, the 2017 theme for this annual event is ‘King of the Energy’. Fabulous flower battles, parades with floats and costumed actors and animations ensure a family-friendly event with plenty of entertainment. My top tips:  …

READ MORE  4 Fabulous February Festivals on the French Riviera
La tourte sucree aux blettes @SipTasteShare
DessertPies & TartsProvencal RecipesTasteViktorija Todorovska

A Sweet way to cook with Swiss Chard – La Tourte aux Blette Sucrée

Swiss chard may not be something you typically think of an an ingredient for baking, but the subtle flavour adds texture to this sweet snack. Dusted with sugar this square is perfect with a cup of coffee or tea.

READ MORE  A Sweet way to cook with Swiss Chard – La Tourte aux Blette Sucrée
Roasted Scallops with Hazelnut and Rose Butter @MirabeauWine
Fish & SeafoodMain CourseMaison Mirabeau WinesProvencal RecipesTaste

Roasted Scallops a Valentine Recipe by Mirabeau Wine

Roasted Scallops with Hazelnut and Rosé Butter on Polenta Mash. Enjoy the dish with a chilled glass of Rosé and enjoy la Saint Valentin.

READ MORE  Roasted Scallops a Valentine Recipe by Mirabeau Wine
Duck Breast and Roasted Pear Salad
Maison Mirabeau WinesProvencal RecipesSaladTaste

Tasty Duck, Roasted Pear and Spinach Salad Recipe

salad with the rich, sweet flavours of roasted duck breast and juicy pear comes in handy and let’s not forget the extra dose of green, much needed vitamins from the young spinach leaves and some fried red cabbage.

READ MORE  Tasty Duck, Roasted Pear and Spinach Salad Recipe
Histoires de Bastide a Bed and Breakfast With a View
Bed & Breakfasts in ProvenceCheryl ShufflebothamStay: Accommodation & Rentals in Provence

Histoires de Bastide a Bed and Breakfast With a View

On our recent two-day French Riviera adventure, we stayed at the amazing Histoires de Bastide in the most charming of villages, Tourrettes-sur-Loup. After much online searching and scrutinizing of every bed and breakfast in the Côte d’Azur, we settled on this one, and boy was it a find! I selfishly …

READ MORE  Histoires de Bastide a Bed and Breakfast With a View