Traditional Recipes

Provencal Lamb Daube Inspired by Gui Gedda

February 8, 2021

Learning to cook traditional Provencal dishes with the legendary Gui Gedda is no exception. If you are lucky enough to find a copy of his culinary masterpiece Cooking School Provence you will glean wonders from the man that chefs around the world refer to as the Pope or Marcel Pagnol of Provencal cuisine. Gedda’s approach …

Main Course · Provencal Recipes · Taste · Vegetarian · Virginie Van Der Wees

Vegetarian Les Petits Farcis a Favourite from Provence

November 3, 2020

Les petits farcis is a classic Provençal recipe made with seasonal vegetables and a sausage stuffing. The recipe below comes from the kitchen of Virginie Van Der Wees, a certified French teacher who lives near Aix-en-Provence. We have included only the vegetarian version of the stuffing, but you will find the traditional meat recipe and …

François de Mélogue · Provencal Recipes · Salad · Taste

Make the Perfect Salade Niçoise

October 19, 2020

A debate is raging over what constitutes a “correct” salade Niçoise. To the purists, the rules are clear: no vinegar, no lettuce, no fresh tuna, and no boiled vegetables, like potatoes or green beans. If you add any of these, you will be labelled as a heretic and sent to hell for your sins. To …

French Cooking Classes · Main Course · Pork · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Artichokes à la Barigoule a Provencal Classic

July 22, 2020

Artichokes à la Barigoule might be on the menu, I could hardly wait for the day to arrive. This classic Provencal dish includes artichokes, salted pork, onions and white wine. What's not to love about that combination?…

Dessert · Guest Post · Pies & Tarts · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Swiss Chard Tart a Classic Niçoise Dessert

June 29, 2020

How do you meet anyone in 2020? Without the help of Zoom and Instagram, it would be nearly impossible. Admittedly, I spend a bit too much time on Instagram (perhaps there is a therapist out there), but it’s hard not to, especially with mouthwatering culinary images like those of frenchified_wife. A traveller and passionate cook, …

Main Course · Petra Carter · Poultry · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Spanish Paella in Provence

November 18, 2019

Although paella is considered a Spanish dish it is very common to find it at markets in Provence. The vendor cooks up their version of this hearty rice dish in a paellera. The exact cooking time will depend on your ingredients and how long the rice takes to cook.…

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

Provencal Daube Lamb Stew with Côte du Rhône Wine

October 4, 2019

A Provencal daube is like most stews, easy to prepare and best if left to cook slowly for a long period until the meat is tender.…

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Traditional Recipes

Provencal Lamb Daube Inspired by Gui Gedda

Vegetarian Les Petits Farcis a Favourite from Provence

Make the Perfect Salade Niçoise

Artichokes à la Barigoule a Provencal Classic

Swiss Chard Tart a Classic Niçoise Dessert

Spanish Paella in Provence

Provencal Daube Lamb Stew with Côte du Rhône Wine

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