Tapenade

Lamb Chops Provençal with Olive Tapenade and Ratatouille

May 12, 2025

Provence has a temperate Mediterranean climate, plenty of sunshine, and well-suited soil for crops such as grapes and olives. Below is a recipe from Moulin de Calanquet for lamb chops Provençal with olive tapenade and ratatouille, which combines local ingredients and traditional flavours into a delicious main course. The Moulin du Calanquet is an olive …

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

Olive Tapenade Crusted Cod and Rosé Braised Fennel

August 26, 2020

This recipe combines the best flavours of Provence in one dish – seafood, olives, fennel, and rosé. The very talented Gemma Wade crafted these ingredients into a delicious and almost-too-beautiful-to-eat Olive Tapenade Crusted Cod with Fennel Braised in Rosé. This dish was part of an Easter lunch menu that Gemma created for the Mirabeau Team, …

Appetizer · François de Mélogue · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Provencal Artichokes Stuffed with Goat Cheese and Tapenade

June 18, 2018

Artichokes Stuffed with Goat Cheese and Tapenade. The combination of fresh artichokes, goat cheese and tapenade translate into "Provence in a bite" to be enjoyed with some chilled rosé.…

Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Provencal Recipes · Salad · Taste

My Provençal Salad the Tastes of Eating Local in Provence

April 12, 2018

This salad plate is a cross between carpaccio and salad. Prepare the tapenade and pesto in advance. Shop for the fresh melon, lettuce leaves and tomatoes at the market in the morning and then plate the ingredients in time for lunch.…

Appetizer · Provencal Recipes · Taste

How to Make Provencal Olive Tapenades

October 1, 2015

Late fall is typically when the olive harvest takes place in Provence. The fruit is left on the trees as long as possible to maximize production of the golden nectar, but not long enough to risk a frost. Read more about “Extra Virgin Oil an Olive Legend” here. The Provence Gourmet shares his recipe for …

Appetizer · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Recipe for Green Olive Tapenade from Provence

August 20, 2015

Olive trees have grown in Provence since at least the time of the Greeks, roughly 600 BC. Olive oil was a prized commodity during the Roman era. At 4,500 tons per year, France is not considered a large global producer. However, the quality is considered to be excellent. The Provence Gourmet shares his recipe for …

Provencal Recipes · Salad · Taste

Provence Gourmet: Olive Tapenade on a Mesclun Salad

November 26, 2014

The olive harvest in Provence is almost finished, and the extra virgin nectar rests briefly before serving. This easy recipe can be served any time of year. Gilles at Provence Gourmet shared this recipe with Perfectly Provence readers to celebrate this year’s harvest. This is an easy salad to celebrate the olive harvest. More Salad …

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Tapenade

Lamb Chops Provençal with Olive Tapenade and Ratatouille

Olive Tapenade Crusted Cod and Rosé Braised Fennel

Provencal Artichokes Stuffed with Goat Cheese and Tapenade

My Provençal Salad the Tastes of Eating Local in Provence

How to Make Provencal Olive Tapenades

Recipe for Green Olive Tapenade from Provence

Provence Gourmet: Olive Tapenade on a Mesclun Salad

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