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Black Cod in a Saffron Sauce Paired with a White Wine from Provence

October 10, 2025

Some cooks shy away from cooking fish because they think it’s complicated. But this dish with Black Cod is elegant, and not at all difficult to prepare. Searing the fish is super easy. And, once you have made a beurre blanc, you know there is nothing to it. Okay, maybe a little timing… but if …

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

Chicken with Saffron and Quince a Fall Recipe

October 6, 2023

Qunice, or coing in French, is a lemon-yellow coloured fruit that looks like a lumpy pear. Although it is a genetic relative to apples and pears, the only way to eat quince is to cook it. One popular preparation is membrillo (pate de coing), a dense, sweet, sliceable paste often served with cheeses in Spain, …

Cakes & Cookies · David Scott Allen · Dessert · Provencal Recipes · Taste

This Apricot Tart Recipe is Made for Sweet Dreams

May 5, 2023

Once again, I was awakened by a dream about food. This one, though, was even more specific than the one for Bistecca con Crema di Porcini. This dream was about a dessert and included all the parts of the recipe — the crust, the fruit layer, and the custard. I made these Apricot Saffron Rose …

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

Seared Scallops with a Citrus Beurre Blanc Sauce

February 14, 2023

Scallops are inherently sweet, so adding the sweet flavours of butter, tarragon, and carrots to the scallops adds more sweetness to the dish. It is delicate and delicious, but my taste buds crave a little contrast. So to create the perfect Cocoa & Lavender culinary marriage of sweet and tart, I added lemon to my …

Dessert · Flans, Puddings · Maison Mirabeau Wines · Provencal Recipes

Easy Saffron Panna Cotta Recipe

February 27, 2019

This panna cotta recipe is made with local saffron, light and refreshing the perfect dessert to enjoy at the end of any meal. Panna cotta (cooked cream) is a dessert with Italian origins. …

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

B’stila b’djej Recipe a Traditional Dish from Morocco

September 12, 2018

You don't need to spend much time at the Marseille airport or at the city's Noailles market (le marché des Capucins) to sense a strong North African influence in the region. At the market, you can shop for all the ingredients that you need for this B’stila b’djej recipe…

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

Elegant Saffron Shrimp Curry with Coconut Our New Comfort Food

July 11, 2018

This curry is full of flavour but mild when it comes to heat. Once you start cooking, you can have the savoury saffron shrimp on the table in under 30-minutes.…

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Saffron

Black Cod in a Saffron Sauce Paired with a White Wine from Provence

Chicken with Saffron and Quince a Fall Recipe

This Apricot Tart Recipe is Made for Sweet Dreams

Seared Scallops with a Citrus Beurre Blanc Sauce

Easy Saffron Panna Cotta Recipe

B’stila b’djej Recipe a Traditional Dish from Morocco

Elegant Saffron Shrimp Curry with Coconut Our New Comfort Food

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