Tomato Tart with Dijon Mustard
Tomatoes on a bed of Dijon mustard is a great classic savory tart in France. Mustard’s strength lowers when baked. My best tips and variations to make it easy.
Tomato
Discover a selection of simple and original recipes featuring tomatoes, the star of Provençal cuisine that I love: from pan-fried tomatoes, ratatouille or tian to pies or salads. Whether raw or cooked, whole or in sauce, the possibilities with tomatoes are endless and often explored in South French cuisine!
Botanically speaking, the tomato is the fruit (of the nightshade family) but in cooking, it is often treated as a vegetable as it is grown in vegetable gardens and often consumed in savoury dishes.
Nutritionally, the tomato is a true superfood filled with benefits. With a high water concentration (93%), it is ideal for hydrating while being low in calories (15 kcal/100 g). With only 2.26g of carbohydrates and 1.2g of fibre, it has a low glycemic index of 15 when raw (35-40 when cooked).
To preserve their flavours, it is recommended not to put them in the refrigerator because the cold can alter their taste and aroma.
Basque-style Chicken with Pepper and Tomato
Basque style chicken, poulet basquaise in French. South-West France traditional braised chicken with tomato, bell pepper, and the local chili piment d’Espelette
Roast Cherry Tomatoes and Goat Cheese Tartines
Apéro like the French, with bread toasts (bruschettas, crostini) flavorful roast cherry tomatoes fresh goat cheese (or cream cheese).
Provençal and Fresh Tomatoes Mixed Salad
Two textures : flavorful fresh tomatoes and iconic tomates provençales, almost candied give a wonderful twist to this mixed salad.
Summer Vegetables Provençal Tian
All the of flavors of South-France Provence in this elegant and delicious vegetal dish. With my secrets for well cooked and and not dry vegetables.
Focaccia with Cherry Tomatoes and Herbs
Gorgeous a apéro / appetizer pre-dinner drink or instead of bread. The dough is generously soaked with olive oil, it giving its amazing taste and texture.
Tuna Savory Loaf with Sun-dried Tomatoes and Feta
Savory loaf called cake salé are classic homecooking treats in France, flovored with all kind of ingredients. We love it with tuna.
Easy French Ratatouille (Summer Vegetable Stew)
Here is how to make the perfect ratatouille, ine iconic mediterranean vegetable stew, a dish the French love to cook in spring and summer.
Chickpeas and Sun Dried Tomatoes Provençal Dip
South France Provence cuisine use chickpeas in many preparations. And olive oil almost everywhere. As hummus is a typical Mediterranean preparation, the French version of hummus have only olive oil, thus without tahini.
Tomato and Eggplant Light Sauce
This delicious sauce can be a side to meat or fish, or be served with pasta. Very quick to prepare and light as well as there is no fat, no olive oil.
Cherry Tomatoes and Chive Flan
Savory flan in French is a kind of crustless quiche. Endless fillings possible I love as starter or side with cherry tomatoes and chives.
Provencal Tomatoes, almost Candied
Tomatoes, olive oil, garlic and herbs. That’s all. All the flavors of South France in a single recipe.