Pissaladière

How to Make La Pissaladière the Niçoise Flatbread

January 9, 2023

It’s hard to define la Pissaladière with slow-cooked onions, olives and anchovies. It’s not quite pizza, not quite a focaccia, but somewhere in between. Nevertheless, this popular street food is a delicious reason to visit Nice, France! What is La Pissaladière? A staple in traditional Cuisine Nissarde recipes, la Pissaladièra (in Nissart) is reproduced below …

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Fougasse with Sweet Onions, Olives and Anchovies

March 12, 2021

Today, the border between France and Italy runs for 515 kilometres (320 miles) through mountainous terrain. However, prior to the 1860 Treaty of Turin, the border was much more fluid and so were the culinary traditions. Fougasse is a type of French flatbread from the Provence region; a bit like Provence’s version of Italy’s focaccia, but …

Local Food Producers · Margo Lestz · Taste

Here are the Typical Dishes to Eat in Nice, France

July 23, 2018

If your holiday plans include a visit to Nice, France, I’m sure you’ll want to try some of the local specialties. Niçoise food is simple, Mediterranean fare based on fresh ingredients and lots of fish. One old Niçois saying says: “Fish are born in water, but they die in oil.” Continue reading here for Margo’s …

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

Provencal Menu: Summer Picnic

July 29, 2016

Summer holidays call for easy recipes and portable meals that work just as well at the beach as on a buffet table. This summer picnic menu is inspired by the endless sunny days and cicada-filled symphonies of Provence. Enjoy summer dining al fresco with these simple to make, easy to pack and delicious recipes: Appetizer: Pissaladière (melt in your …

David Scott Allen · Lunchtime Meals · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Provence’s Version of Pizza – Pissaladière

June 23, 2016

recipe from Provence combines onions that have been cooked for so long they are almost melting, anchovies and olives add design flair and a slightly salty edge to this pizza-like dish. Pissaladière is often served as a snack with an apéro (think chilled rosé) or as a light meal with a green salad.…

Lunchtime Meals · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Provencal Savoury Classic Pissaladière Tart

June 19, 2015

This is no ordinary onion tart. A pissaladière is almost an art form in Provence. The key is in the dough and slowly cooking the onions to the right texture. The Provence Gourmet shares his recipe for a classic street food from Nice. If you are interested in cooking classes and learning some traditional Provencal …

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Pissaladière

How to Make La Pissaladière the Niçoise Flatbread

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Provencal Menu: Summer Picnic

Provence’s Version of Pizza – Pissaladière

Provencal Savoury Classic Pissaladière Tart

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