Marcus Wareing Simply Provence

Series 1

Marcus Wareing is in Provence, discovering the secrets of simple French food.

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15 Episodes

The Tomato
E1
The TomatoIn Provence, the tomato is king, and Marcus is on a mission to discover the ultimate simple tomato recipe.
Lamb
E2
LambMarcus discovers how lamb is produced in Provence. Is there a local lamb dish to rival his favourite Lancashire hotpot?
Goats' Cheese and Pétanque
E3
Goats' Cheese and PétanqueMarcus indulges in the French passions of food and sport. He goes on the hunt for the ultimate local cheese to impress some pétanque players.
Olives
E4
OlivesMarcus wants to understand Provence’s passion for olives, from oil, desserts and even an olive breaking competition.
Pigs and Snails
E5
Pigs and SnailsMarcus looks to impress the locals during a cooking demo at a farmers' market with a meat that is loved equally by the Brits and the French - pork. Can he convince them that we Brits know how to cook?
Bread and the Croque Monsieur
E6
Bread and the Croque MonsieurThe baguette is an essential in France that’s eaten with every meal. It's also popular in the UK as a sandwich, but do the French enjoy this British twist? Marcus finds out.
Retro Fruit Dishes
E7
Retro Fruit DishesThe UK loves fruit-based classics like apple crumble. Marcus wants to discover if it’s the same in France. Do they have a passion for retro recipes that rival our British favourites?
Roast Chicken and Provencal Wine
E8
Roast Chicken and Provencal WineMarcus wants to give the French a run for their money with a twist on a classic Sunday roast using a meat beloved by the French and Brits alike - chicken.
Chocolate
E9
ChocolateThere is one delicious food that is adored the world over: chocolate. But Marcus loves a good old-fashioned British bar, so can the French convince him that they do it better?
Fish
E10
FishThe Brits and French share a passion for poisson. Marcus wants to discover which fish they celebrate in Provence, and if they have a dish to rival the great British fish and chips?
Beef
E11
BeefThe British people are proud of their beef dishes, and the French are too. Steak frites is a national institution but in Provence, Marcus is expecting something a little different…
Herbes de Provence
E12
Herbes de ProvenceHerbes de Provence is famous. But with no UK equivalent, Marcus wants to create his own simple dried herb mix to rival this French classic and turn any dull dish into a tasty meal.
Sweet Treats
E13
Sweet TreatsWith all the incredible meat, fish and cheese in Provence, it’s easy to focus on the savoury food offerings. But, Marcus wants to discover what simple sweet treats are on offer.
Red Rice
E14
Red RiceMarcus has a VIP coming for dinner, and he wants to impress. He intends to build the meal around one simple local ingredient that’s surprisingly grown just down the road: red rice.
Farm Party
E15
Farm PartyMarcus’s time in Saint-Remy is nearly over. He’s going to a local farm party and has to bring a dish. For a celebratory, but of course simple recipe, that means local organic veg.