Provencal Baking to Try Savoury Tarts Cakes and More
Provence is known for its delicious Mediterranean cuisine and fresh ingredients. Agriculture in the region benefits from a warm, arid climate making it a suitable environment for growing olives, grapes, almonds, tomatoes, zucchini, spelt (epeautre) and stone fruits. Traditional regional dining customs call for long, slow meals where you enjoy the food and the company. In many bakeries, you will find quiche. Although a classic French recipe, the quiche Lorraine is not a specialty of the South of France.
The following list includes a selection of recipes for savoury pies and types of bread commonly found in the region.
Pissaladière
This is a famous Provençal onion tart that resembles a pizza. It is typically made with a thin crust topped with caramelized onions, anchovies, and black olives.
![Pissaladière a Delicious Flatbread](https://perfectlyprovence.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/pissaladiere-100x100.png)
![La Pissaladiere Niçoise Flatbread](https://perfectlyprovence.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/LA-PISSALADIERE-Niçoise-Flatbread-100x100.jpg)
![Fougasse with Sweet Onions, Olives and Anchovies](https://perfectlyprovence.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Mirabeau_Fougasse_Black-Olives--150x150.jpg)
![Pissaladière Tastes of Provence](https://perfectlyprovence.co/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/pissaladiere-150x150.jpg)
![Pissaladière Tart Provence Recipes Cooking Classes @ProvenceCook](https://perfectlyprovence.co/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/DSC_0069-150x150.jpg)
Tourte aux Blettes
Also known as Swiss chard pie, this is a traditional dessert or snack from Nice, France. The sweet version includes Swiss chard, pine nuts, and raisins, sometimes flavoured with orange blossom water. However, there is a savoury version too.
![Les Petits Farcis Market Tours Nice](https://perfectlyprovence.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Market_tour450x300-150x150.png)
Petit Pâte Tarts
The French version of empanadas. A meat-filled pastry with flaky crusts that can be enjoyed as breakfast or a quick snack. Petit pate tarts can be served vegetarian style too!
![Petit Pâté Tarts Pastry Recipe](https://perfectlyprovence.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Petit-Pâté-150x150.jpg)
Tarte Soleil
A puff pastry that can be shared at parties and get-togethers for everyone to enjoy. It is a simple recipe to prepare made with dough and cheese.
![Le Pistou Cookery School Uzès Blue Cheese Tarte Soleil](https://perfectlyprovence.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Le-Pistou-Cookery-School-Uzès-Tart-de-Soleil-cooked-150x150.jpg)
Fougasse Recipes
Ok, fougasse is not technically a tart. It is a flatbread that is a cross between an Italian focaccia and a thick-dough pizza. However, you find fougasse with many different savoury toppings, and here are a few.
![Fougasse d’Aigues Mortes](https://perfectlyprovence.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Fougasse-dAigues-Mortes-150x150.jpg)
![Fougasse with Olives and Cherry Tomatoes](https://perfectlyprovence.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Fougasse-with-Olives-and-Cherry-Tomatoes-150x150.jpg)
![Fougasse with Sweet Onions, Olives and Anchovies](https://perfectlyprovence.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Mirabeau_Fougasse_Black-Olives--150x150.jpg)
![Fougasse Tomatoes Olives Peppers @SipTasteShare](https://perfectlyprovence.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Fougasse-with-Tomatoes-Olives-and-Peppers-@SipTasteShare-150x150.jpg)
Zucchini and Tomato Tarts
Zucchini and tomato tarts are two options to ensure you eat your vegetables.
![Savoury Zucchini Tart Recipe](https://perfectlyprovence.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/seasonal-tart-100x100.jpg)
![Zucchini at St Tropez Market @PerfProvence](https://perfectlyprovence.co/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/St-Tropez-Zucchini-150x150.jpg)
![Tomato Tarte Tatin Recipe Provence](https://perfectlyprovence.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Tomato-Tarte-Tatin-Recipe-150x150.jpg)
![Tomato Tarte Tatin @OurhouseinProvence](https://perfectlyprovence.co/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/22950-thumb-150x150.jpg)
![Tomato Pesto Tart Provencal Lunch](https://perfectlyprovence.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Tomato-Pesto-Tart-for-Lunch-150x150.jpg)
![Rose Vegetable Tart](https://perfectlyprovence.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Vegetable-Tart-cooked-150x150.jpg)
Olive Cakes
Savoury “cakes” made with olives for snacking with cocktails.
![Olive Cake recipe @AvignonGourmetTours](https://perfectlyprovence.co/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/cake-recipie-150x150.jpg)
![Green Olive Cake Cake aux Olives Vertes @GingerandNutmeg](https://perfectlyprovence.co/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Cake-aux-Olives-Vertes-150x150.jpg)
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