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Make Croissants for Jan 30th National Croissant Day

January 29, 2021

National Croissant Day January 30, 2021, is National Croissant Day in the United States, so why not start your day with a café creme and a flaky croissant? Croissants are not typically Provencal fare, but you can expect every respectable bakery to present their version of this French pastry for sale. However, if you want …

Fish & Seafood · Main Course · Maison Mirabeau Wines · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Rosé and Crispy Salmon for Valentine’s Day Wine Pairing

February 11, 2019

Serve salmon fillets with pea and mint salad and roasted baby potatoes, and optional lemon slices, alongside Mirabeau Rosé for a romantic dinner for two. #BonAppetite! Wishing you all a special Valentine’s Day filled with rosé coloured glasses!…

Appetizer · Lunchtime Meals · Paula Kane · Provencal Recipes · Taste

How to Make Perfect Pizza Dough

March 23, 2018

My two favourites are mushroom with asiago and “tartiflette” with crème fraîche, caramelized onions, potatoes and lardons. When I go to Pizza Phil’s in Bédoin, and when I can’t get it, I make it myself. Perfect Pizza dough recipe (PDF) or print the version below.…

David Scott Allen · Main Course · Poultry · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Seared Duck Breast with Clementine-Pomegranate Beurre Blanc

February 20, 2018

Seared duck breast is quick and easy to cook. The meat is seared on high-temperature for about 5 minutes a side, then allowed to rest. However, the trick with duck is to create just the right sauce - fruity, savoury, wine or port. The inspiration for this recipe comes from Christmas flavours (citrus and pomegranate) and colours, and I served it for good friends during the holidays.…

Breads · Paula Kane · Provencal Recipes · Taste

How to Make Croissants and Pain aux Chocolate

February 16, 2018

Croissants are not typically Provencal fare, but you can expect every respectable bakery to present their version of this French pastry for sale. However, if you want to find the good stuff listen to the Parisians debating where to find a decent baguette, the best tarte tropézienne and a croissant that might rival their patisserie …

David Scott Allen · Main Course · Poultry · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Provencal Braised Chicken with Cannellini Beans and Chard

November 13, 2017

David to turn on his oven to make this Provencal Braised Chicken. The chard and cannellini beans alongside the chicken make for a colourful dish that will have your tastebuds thinking of Tuscany or Provence.…

Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Lamb · Main Course · Poultry · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Lamb and Chicken Couscous a Traditional Moroccan Recipe

October 27, 2017

Ras El Hanout is a spice blend essential to Moroccan cooking and critical for a traditional lamb and chicken couscous recipe. The name translated literally means ‘head of the shop’ for which actual mixtures vary, and in some cases, maybe closely guarded family secrets. …

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Make Croissants for Jan 30th National Croissant Day

Rosé and Crispy Salmon for Valentine’s Day Wine Pairing

How to Make Perfect Pizza Dough

Seared Duck Breast with Clementine-Pomegranate Beurre Blanc

How to Make Croissants and Pain aux Chocolate

Provencal Braised Chicken with Cannellini Beans and Chard

Lamb and Chicken Couscous a Traditional Moroccan Recipe

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