Pumpkin Tian Recipe – Tian de Courges from Provence
Pesto & Pistou · Provencal Recipes · Side Dish · TasteA tian is an earthenware dish similar to the Moroccan tagine but without a lid. It is used for baking a simple, local recipe of the same name.
The recipe for Tian is an excellent example of rustic provençal cooking using just a few ingredients to enhance seasonal produce. It has five key elements: rice, cheese, eggs, breadcrumbs, and vegetables. Continue reading here to discover more about tians and for Jackie’s recipe for Tian de Courges.
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Tian Recipes from Provence
Provençale Vegetable Tian
A vegetable tian is quick to prepare. You can use a selection of fresh vegetables that you have on hand. Enjoy my traditional Provencal version below.
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Vegetable Flower Tian Provencal
This tian recipe makes one pie, perfect for a lunch dish with a green salad and some fresh baguette. Tian Provencal tastes like summer and is best enjoyed when warm, either with polenta or potato wedges. This tart version is nothing complicated just a little patience, you’ll end up with a flower design.
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Ratatouille Tian Estival
This tian is easy to prepare. It can be served hot from the oven or at room temperature. This baked ratatouille casserole is a variation on the traditional Provencal recipe.
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Gratin de Courge (Butternut Squash Gratin)
A Niçoise favourite casserole (tian), this side dish made with squash - gratin de courge - originates from Roman cuisine. It requires a minimum of work and a bit of skill. This tian is even better when reheated in a low oven and then grilled for about five minutes the next day.
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