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Make Oeufs Mimosa a Deviled Eggs Recipe Variation

October 9, 2023

Imagine discovering a new recipe outside Essaouira, Morocco! When I was invited to lunch by vintner Charles Mélia and his wife, Zina. They own Domaine du Val d’Argan, where they produce wine and olive oil. We were all given a tour of the winery and its beautiful vineyards. The meal started with Zina’s Oeufs Mimosa, …

Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Lunchtime Meals · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Spanish Tortilla Fan? Make Room for La Trucha from Nice

September 4, 2023

Eggs and Swiss chard are the main ingredients in la trucha, a culinary favourite in Nice, France. Like the Spanish tortilla de patatas, made with egg and potato, la trucha covers a range of meals from snack food to picnic fare to a light meal. Easy to prepare and served hot or cold, la trucha …

François de Mélogue · Lunchtime Meals · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Trouchia Zucchini Omelette a Variation on the Nicoise Classic

May 1, 2023

The problem with growing zucchini in your kitchen garden (potager) is that it often ripens all at the same time. When my garden produces more zucchini than I can possibly consume, the problem is what to do with the bounty. Thankfully I remembered trouchia, a favourite dish from Nice, France, usually prepared with Swiss chard …

David Scott Allen · Dessert · Flans, Puddings · Provencal Recipes · Taste

My Recipe for a Perfect Caramel Flan

December 16, 2022

A flâneur is not the maker of flans. A flâneur is French for one who observes, idles, saunters, and loafs, preferably along a Parisian boulevard. Not me. I am a doer, and I am in perpetual motion, much to the disappointment of many around me. There are advantages to this. One is that dinner makes …

François de Mélogue · Lunchtime Meals · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Quiche Basics: Mastering the French Classic

June 4, 2021

Although not typically Provencal, quiche is definitely French. You find variations of this savoury tart in most bakeries, grocery stores and many lunch menus. The Quiche Lorraine is indeed the classic version, originating from the northeastern region of France. Any quiche recipe starts with eggs, cream, and (usually) cheese. After that, the sky is the …

Provencal Recipes · Starter Course · Tasha Powell · Taste

A Classic French Cheese Soufflé Recipe

March 16, 2021

A French cheese soufflé was part of a menu that I created for a virtual cooking class. The class Fusion Vegetarian Menu Inspired by My Travels in France and Morocco! included a delicious line-up of dishes. The menu included four vegetarian courses: a classic Cheese Soufflé, Grilled Moroccan Vegetable Kabobs, Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Lime …

Dessert · Flans, Puddings · Provencal Recipes · Tasha Powell · Taste

Floating Islands Iles Flottantes a Dessert from France

February 19, 2021

Floating Islands (Iles Flottantes) are a traditional French dessert that you find on classic menus. Not quite a pudding, not a custard and not a creme brulée, Floating Islands are a delicious finish to a meal. This dessert was part of a menu that I created for my virtual cooking class, “Fusion Vegetarian Menu Inspired …

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Eggs

Make Oeufs Mimosa a Deviled Eggs Recipe Variation

Spanish Tortilla Fan? Make Room for La Trucha from Nice

Trouchia Zucchini Omelette a Variation on the Nicoise Classic

My Recipe for a Perfect Caramel Flan

Quiche Basics: Mastering the French Classic

A Classic French Cheese Soufflé Recipe

Floating Islands Iles Flottantes a Dessert from France

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