In these conditions, head to the South of France, towards the Côte d’Azur. Between its lavender fields, olive trees, its colorful facades, its zenith sun and its sharp flavors, this region knows how to charm vacationers with its typical dishes. To believe it, here are 5 essential recipes that make us get sunburned just by mentioning them. Happy gourmet vacation!
When you say Côte d’Azur, you say Provence, and what better Provençal recipe than tapenade? Simply prepared with black olives, capers, anchovies and olive oil, it can be enjoyed as an aperitif or used in dishes.
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For an aperitif by the water, or lulled by the song of the cicadas, nothing beats a summer version of fougasse, this tasty flatbread, typical of the region, to be made all summer long in charcuterie, navy, cheese, veggie versions, etc.
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In 1955, during the filming of Roger Vadim’s film “And God Created Woman”, Brigitte Bardot went crazy over a dessert that she suggested renaming the Tarte Tropézienne. No sooner said than done, Alexandre Micka, its creator, listened to the star, and the Tarte Tropézienne became a success and a true emblem of Saint-Tropez. Since then, the brand and recipe for this cream-filled brioche were registered in 1973, and many variations have emerged. At home, in a mini or maxi version, the Tarte Tropézienne takes us on vacation and makes us hum “Do you do you Saint-Tropez” non-stop. And puts a smile on our lips. For a long time.
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With its delicately caramelized onion fondue, black olives, and anchovies, the onion pizza/pissaladière exudes sunshine and iodine, and increases our melanin levels with every bite.
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While there are a thousand and one variations and recipes for homemade ratatouille, this mix and match of sunny vegetables is an ode to summer with its tomatoes, eggplants, zucchini, and peppers, expertly preserved in olive oil.
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