Oh my gosh, I just stumbled upon the most delicious recipe. Last week I made Cod with Tomato and Tapenade. I thought it was so good that I bragged quiet a bit. I don’t brag because I am so talented, but rather that I found such a good recipe and I want to share with you; one that taste like restaurant quality, but is easy, inexpensive, and doesn’t take a long time to put together. Well, I found another one. You usually think of clafoutis with cherries, but in this case it was a savory dish. Clafoutis Provençal.
I was searching for a way to use my leftover tapenade. I really cringe over wasting food. I know I could have toasted some good French baguette and smeared the tapenade over it for an appetizer or a little munch for the afternoon lull, but I want a little something more. I found this recipe, and then noticed that the commenters were my new blog friends. They do not necessary know they are my friends yet, but I kind a stalk browse their site frequently. They are excellent cooks so if they thought it would be good well I trust them. You know they were right.
I took quiet a bit of liberty with her recipe out of necessity, but tried to stay true to the flavor and authenticity of the dish. I always try to make a recipe exactly as the author wrote it, but in this case I did not have all her ingredients. She said to use white onions, but I did not have onions so I substituted shallots. I did not have the black and green olives, but used my tapenade, and I did not use garlic since garlic is an ingredient in the tapenade. I also did not have herbs de Provence, I used thyme – so please forgive me. I also halved the recipe. I never quiet know how that will work out because it may dry out or overcook before the recipe comes together, but I found it delicious. It made enough for two. You could add a small salad if you think you need more. She said have a glass of Rosé, but I did not have any. I just was gifted with a bottle of white wine and I drank that. I hardly ever drink, but because it was a gift and I was feeling very French I had a glass.
So thank you Cuisine Provence for an excellent recipe and all my new blog friends for pointing out that is was so good. I might have missed it had you not commented.
- 2 medium sized zucchini,
- 2 medium sized white onions - I used shallots
- a generous handful of green or black olives - I used tapenade
- a cup of cherry tomatoes,
- 2 cloves garlic - I did not use since garlic is an ingredient in tapenade.
- 2 large eggs,
- 20 cl (3/4 cup) cream,
- olive oil,
- a few basil leaves,
- 40 gr (3 tbsp) grated parmesan
- a generous sprinkling of Herb de Provence - I used thyme.
- Top and tail the zucchini and, with a vegetable peeler, shave them into thin tagliatelle.
- Peel and very finely slice the onions.
- Peel and crush the garlic.
- Halve the olives.
- In a pan heat a splash of olive oil and gently sauté sliced onions without browning them.
- Add the cherry tomatoes until they just start to wilt a little bit.
- Add the zucchini tagliatelle, the crushed garlic
- Gently sauté a few minutes just until soft and no longer watery.
- Pour the mixture into a gratin dish.
- Chiffinade basil leaves (thin strips).
- Mix the eggs with the cream and parmesan, Herbes de Provence and olives.
- I just dolloped tapenade so not to muddy the appearance.
- Pour the egg mixture over the vegetable mixture.
- Bake at 180C/350F for 30 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Garnish with the basil. Let the dish cool a little because if too hot your basil will blacken.
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Confessions of a Plate Addict says
Oh, my goodness! When this one popped up in my email, I had to hurry right over! I used to make clafoutis when I lived in France and had not thought about it in ages! And a savory version…I would never have even dreamed of it! I had a savory ham and Gruyère “cake” recipe that I was served while there and it was fantastic. I will have to try this one as well! Thanks for sharing it at The Scoop, too!…hugs…Debbie
Ms. Lemon says
Debbie, this was amazingly easy and the smell from the oven is just wonderful. I hope you will try it, you will think you are on your patio at your blue-shuttered house.
Monique says
I think it sounds and looks delicious and it is sure to come visit here one day:)
I think a glass of wine is a must with this:)
Ms. Lemon says
Oh, I hope you will try it. It is so simple yet so delicious.
Maria says
This looks so delicious! I loved the clafoutis in France, and yours looks just wonderful!!! I’ll have to make some too sometime!!!!
The Café Sucré Farine says
Oh, I love finding wonderful new recipes like this one. It reminds me of a quiche but the name makes it a bit fancier. I bet it would make wonderful leftovers too for lunches nad quick dinners. You are very resourceful in your adaptations! 🙂
Ms. Lemon says
Chris, when this comes out of the oven it smells so good you won’t believe it.
Karen (Back Road Journal) says
This recipe is very different since it is savory. Thank you for sharing the recipe as it sounds wonderful.
Ms. Lemon says
Karen, thank you for visiting. This really is delish. I give full credit to Cuisine Provence. I just took liberties with her recipe. I hope she will forgive me my substitutions.
FABBY says
I just copied it. This récipe looks and sounds fabulous!
Hugs,
FABBY
Ms. Lemon says
Thanks for stopping by Fabby. I thought this was good. I hope you will let me know your thoughts.
Ellya Brill says
It looks very tasty and I think I want to make this in the near future.
Thank you so much!
Ellya
Jann Olson says
Oh my, this really looks and sounds delicious! I am pinning and will be trying. Really appreciate you sharing the recipe with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Cuisine de Provence says
I am so happy you like the recipe so much and your version sure looks beautiful. Bon appétit!
Ms. Lemon says
Thank you. I just love it.
Miz Helen says
Your Clafoutis is just beautiful and I can’t wait to try it, maybe this weekend. Thank you so much for sharing your delicious recipe with Full Plate Thursday.
Have a great weekend!
Miz Helen
Poppy says
This looks absolutely divine! Yes, I had only heard of cherry clafoutis, so this was a great surprise. Will definitely try this. Thanks for all the great tips!
Poppy
Ms. Lemon says
With all those trees full of olives you should make some tapenade and spread some around in a clafoutis and some fish. Thanks for visiting.
Cathy at Wives with Knives says
Yum, this sounds delicious and I love recipes that are flexible so I can use what I happen to have in the fridge. A savory clafoutis is a great idea.
Ms. Lemon says
I hope you will try it.
Debbie-Dabble says
Thanks so much for stopping by and for your kind words!!
Hugs,
Debbie
Savannah Granny says
I am pinning this because I definitely want to make this. Not only does it sound delicious but it looks fine enough for company.
Thanks for trying and sharing.
xoGinger
Tanusree says
This is just the recipe I need right now. Thank you so much for sharing it. found your link at Melt in your Mouth Mondays.
Marty@A Stroll Thru Life says
This sound amazing. Thanks for the recipe. Thanks so much for linking to Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty
Pat says
Ms. Lemon,
I make a Raspberry Clafoutis, but have never made a Clafoutis Provencal!
This sounds delicious, dear one!!!
Thank you for sharing the recipe with us!!!
Thank you for your kind visit and sweet comment on my POSH Pillows!
Repaying your visit from Confessions Of A Plate Addict!!!
Fondly,
Pat
Ann says
Looks amazing and I can almost taste the freshness!
Linda says
I made a clafoutis with blueberries last week. What fun! What excitement to find a fabulous recipe. It truly is exciting to find a great recipe. I’m pinning and featuring you this week also. Your friend, Linda
Ms. Lemon says
Linda, thank you very much. I do hope you will make this, it is so easy, and packed full of flavor. And don’t forget it is zucchini season.
Kathy says
This sounds marvelous – I might make this for our evening meal. So delighted you stopped by – you have a marvelous site!
Have a blessed day
Kathy
Ms. Lemon says
Thanks for dropping by Kathy. This really is a great dish. I got it from a woman that gives cooking lessons in France. Who knew eggs and zucchini could pack such a punch? I really hope you will give it a try.
Sam@MyCarolinaKitchen says
This looks fabulous. How did I miss it!
Sam
Ms. Lemon says
Sam, I hope you will give this a try. I thought it a great dish unless you do not like tapenade.