Ratatouille
Ratatouille is the sun-drenched vegetable stew of Provence, born in Nice from the abundance of the summer garden. Eggplant, courgette, […]
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Courgettes with Mint (Courgettes à la Menthe)
This simple and refreshing Mediterranean side dish transforms humble courgettes into something special. Sautéed until golden and tender, then finished
Fougasse with Rosemary and Herbs
Fougasse is the stunning Provençal cousin of focaccia — a leaf-shaped flatbread with characteristic decorative slits that allow maximum crunch.
Bissap: Hibiscus Flower Tea from West Africa
Bissap is a refreshing hibiscus flower tea popular throughout West Africa, Egypt and beyond. Learn about its history and how to make this vibrant, antioxidant-rich drink at home.
Chichi Fregi (Sicilian Fried Dough)
Chichi Fregi — Sicilian Fried Dough Sticks! Golden, crispy outside, soft inside and dusted with sugar. A beloved Italian street food from Sicily’s markets and festivals. Ready in under an hour!
Marzipan-Stuffed Persimmons
Marzipan-Stuffed Persimmons — a simple, elegant dessert with ripe persimmons filled with homemade marzipan. Beautiful to present, easy to make and utterly delicious. Perfect for festive gatherings!
Homemade Mango Compote
Homemade Mango Compote — a simple, fragrant preserve with ripe mango, lime, cinnamon and vanilla. Ready in 40 minutes. Perfect on toast, with yogurt, in cakes or as a dessert on its own!
Super Refreshing Cherry Tomato Gazpacho (Spanish)
Super Refreshing Cherry Tomato Gazpacho — the authentic Spanish cold soup! Ripe tomatoes, cucumber, peppers and olive oil blended to silky perfection. The ultimate summer refresher, ready in 10 minutes!
5 Easy Fougasse Recipes for Appetizers
Easy Fougasse Bread — the iconic Provençal flat bread! Crispy, golden and shaped like a leaf, with your choice of olives, herbs, cheese or tomatoes. 5 topping ideas included. A crowd-pleasing French classic!
Banana, Tomato and Curry Soup
Banana, Tomato and Curry Soup — a surprisingly silky, velvety soup from Brazil and West Africa. Gently spiced with cumin and curry. Serve hot or cold like a gazpacho. Unexpected and absolutely delicious!