Chickpeas

Provencal Chickpea Soup Satisfying for Everyone

September 21, 2020

Also known as Fourmade, is at its very core a hearty soup made by impoverished people to provide an inexpensive and healthy filling meal. This soup surprisingly rich and luxurious tasting. Once you make the basic recipe try embellishing with leeks, chickpeas, grated Parmesan, cooked rice or even croutons fried in olive oil.…

François de Mélogue · Provencal Recipes · Seasonal Menus · Taste

Try this Fall Dinner Party Menu with Provençal Flavours

September 18, 2020

Autumn in Provence Fall is a beautiful season in the South of France, but regardless of where you live, the season’s arrival signals shorter days. The lingering summer light becomes more radiant, casting an ethereal golden hue across our dinner table. You can enjoy the residual effects of Provençal summer without the oppressive heat of …

Appetizer · François de Mélogue · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Provencal Poischichade and Other Easy Appetizers

October 14, 2019

This summer when we were in Provence visiting family and pre-planning for our group tour, I noticed a developing trend for appetizers. The traditional black olive tapenade is of course always present. However, there is a movement to use alternative ingredients to create hummus-like dips, I call these spreads ades. Pick a commonly used ingredient …

François de Mélogue · Lamb · Main Course · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Provencal Lamb Chops with Honey and Moroccan Couscous

September 7, 2018

This main course of lamb chops brushed with lavender honey invokes images (and flavours) of lazy summer days in Provence. The roasted lamb is paired with a Moroccan spiced salad that can you can easily prepare in advance.…

Appetizer · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Curried Chickpea Terrine de Pois Chiche au Curry Maison

July 16, 2018

This curried chickpea terrine is simple to make, and the homemade curry adds an exotic flavour. Serve the terrine cold as an appetiser with chilled Provencal rosé or another beverage of your choice. Keep the homemade curry powder in a jar with a good seal, it will keep for an extended period, and you can use it in many recipes.…

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

A Variation on Provençal Seafood Stew

November 16, 2016

A satisfying and delicious bowl of comfort while at the same time not being heavy. The refreshing tomato and fish broth highlight the delicious levels of flavour from the capers, olives, fresh spinach and chile flakes with the seafood taking center stage. …

Let’s Eat the World · Provencal Recipes · Starter Course · Taste

Ceviche Provencal Served with Socca

August 26, 2016

recipe by Cook'n with Class combines the flavours of the Mediterranean with South America. The fresh, citrusy ceviche is served on a layer of hummus and a touch of Nice cuisine rounds out the dish with traditional socca (chickpea flour "pancake"). The combination of flavours in Ceviche Provencal Served with Socca is perfect for a shared appetizer or as a lunch dish.…

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Chickpeas

Provencal Chickpea Soup Satisfying for Everyone

Try this Fall Dinner Party Menu with Provençal Flavours

Provencal Poischichade and Other Easy Appetizers

Provencal Lamb Chops with Honey and Moroccan Couscous

Curried Chickpea Terrine de Pois Chiche au Curry Maison

A Variation on Provençal Seafood Stew

Ceviche Provencal Served with Socca

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