For a food enthusiast, few regions outrank the South of France. With a gorgeous sun-drenched coastline and a temperate Mediterranean climate, some of the best-known French dishes hail from the South.

Celebrity chef Rachael Ray holds that title for good reason: for decades, she’s shown fans of her daytime talk show and Food Network programs how to get meals on the table quickly and deliciously. One ...

1. To make Herbes de Provence mix, put all ingredients in a small bowl and mix together. Store in an airtight container until ready to use. 2. Preheat oven to 180ºC (350ºF). 3. Pour olive oil into a ...

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. To make cookies: Using a mixer equipped with a paddle, cream the butter and granulated sugar. Add the vanilla. Then add the flour, one cup at a time. Don’t overmix the ...

Generously Season prime rib roast with salt and pepper. Soften butter then add Herb de Provence until well mixed. Coat roast with Herb butter, let rest in refrigerator for several hours to overnight ...

I love herbs. Fresh or dried, they are an instant way to boost flavor without adding fat or salt. Their varieties and flavors boggle the mind, and they can perk up dishes ranging from the simplest ...

Sunny southern France, known for swaying fields of purple lavender buds, also is flush with all manner of aromatic herbs. Tarragon, fennel, savory, sage, marjoram, parsley, rosemary, thyme, mint, ...

I make this cake so many ways – with herbs and spices, citrus juice and spirits, and various extracts and essences. I’ve never added fruit or nuts, because I prefer the crumb unadulterated, but I’ve ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Jessica Holmes wasn’t always into lamb chops ...

If I had to pick a favorite ingredient, it would probably be the creamy goodness that is butter. I don't indulge in this obsession too often, opting instead for my second favorite ingredient, dried ...