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

Provencal Menu: Autumn Dinner Party

September 23, 2016

After a long stretch of scorching summer days, cooler autumn weather in Provence offers a chance to serve warm, hearty meals. Fall mornings wrapped in a cloth of humidity with heavy dew and fog clouding the early hours until the sun does its work. With the hard work finished for the year, grapevines turn to

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Martine Bertin-Peterson · Provencal Recipes · Seasonal Menus · Taste

What to Make for Valentines Dinner? Try this Menu from Provence

February 2, 2024

Valentine’s Day, La Saint Valentin in French, is a day to celebrate – and perhaps impress – loved ones. Legend has it that the French initially used the heart shape to symbolize love. Restaurants all over the globe are busy on La Saint Valentin and hardly conducive to sweet conversation. A much better way to

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Provencal Recipes · Seasonal Menus · Taste · Winter in Provence

Chef’s Dinner Menu Provencal Winter Recipes to Impress Your Guests

December 21, 2023

For several years, Chef Burnell called the Var department home. While in the area, she made it her mission to scout out the most delicious and nutritious ingredients grown in the Var gardens of Provence. Perfect for winter entertaining, Chef Burnell’s dinner menu highlights ingredients from the region (almonds, oysters, citrus, fennel, olive oil, and

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

Shrimp Cakes for Dinner with Friends

February 24, 2021

Try these savoury, irresistible shrimp cakes with a gingery-lime mayonnaise and salad. With a little advanced preparation, they come together very quickly, and before you know it, an excellent light supper is on the table. On this particular evening, we shared the meal virtually with friends across the country. Through the magic of Zoom, we

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

Winter Dinner Menu from La Cuisine Provençale

January 6, 2021

Menu for a Cozy Evening Earlier this year, Jane Satow launched La Cuisine Provençale – an interactive cooking school in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. Tucked away in the heart of charming St Rémy, La Cuisine Provençale is on a quiet street with a small square. After several months of renovation work, Jane gave us a look at the

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Provencal Recipes · Seasonal Menus · Taste · Viktorija Todorovska

Spring Dinner Menu Provencal Recipes to Suit the Season

March 26, 2018

After the cold days of winter, spring arrives with a light touch: green vegetables start to grace the markets and rich foods give way to lighter, zestier dishes. Vibrant colours and flavours excite the palate. The first asparagus spears make beautiful salads, fresh chevre and local bread turn simple salads into delicious meals, and creamy

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Provencal Recipes · Side Dish · Taste · Viktorija Todorovska

Asparagus Risotto a Recipe to Share with Friends

June 5, 2019

Risotto is easy to make, and a great dinner party dish. Prepare your mise-en-place in advance (wash the asparagus, and have your ingredients ready). Let the conversation flow while you stir the rice.

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