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Patricia Wells

Recipes by Patricia Wells

65 recipes

  • Provençal White Wine Beef Daube

    Provençal White Wine Beef Daube

    Julia Moskin, Patricia Wells

    468 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    468

    4 to 5 hours, plus 2 hours' marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Thin Coconut Milk

    Thin Coconut Milk

    Patricia Wells

    5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chestnut Honey Squares

    Chestnut Honey Squares

    Patricia Wells

    41 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    41

    About 45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Shallot-Thyme-Black Olive Stuffing

    Shallot-Thyme-Black Olive Stuffing

    Julia Moskin, Patricia Wells

    5 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    5

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Mistral's Chicken With Garlic

    Mistral's Chicken With Garlic

    Alex Witchel, Patricia Wells

    52 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    52

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Taillevent's Cream of Watercress Soup With Caviar

    Taillevent's Cream of Watercress Soup With Caviar

    Ann Patchett, Patricia Wells

    19 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    19

    1 hour, plus 1 day's refrigeration

    or to save this recipe.

  • Café des Fédérations's Rabbit With Mustard Sauce

    Café des Fédérations's Rabbit With Mustard Sauce

    Randy Kennedy, Patricia Wells

    7 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    7

    1 hour 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fig and Almond Tart

    Fig and Almond Tart

    Julia Reed, "Patricia Wells At Home in Provence"

    34 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    34

    1 hour 35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cafe des Federations' Rabbit With Mustard Sauce

    Cafe des Federations' Rabbit With Mustard Sauce

    Molly O'Neill, Patricia Wells

    10 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    10

    1 hour 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Auberge de la Madone's Beef Stew With Wild Mushrooms and Orange

    Auberge de la Madone's Beef Stew With Wild Mushrooms and Orange

    Molly O'Neill, Patricia Wells

    62 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    62

    4 hours 15 minutes, plus overnight refrigeration

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  • Taillevent's Chocolate Cake With Pistachio Sauce

    Taillevent's Chocolate Cake With Pistachio Sauce

    Molly O'Neill, Patricia Wells

    30 minutes, plus 1 day's refrigeration

    or to save this recipe.

  • Carrots Provencal

    Carrots Provencal

    Patricia Wells

    33 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    33

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Nutmeg-Scented Onion Gratin

    Nutmeg-Scented Onion Gratin

    Patricia Wells

    5 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    5

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Flaky Sweet Pastry

    Flaky Sweet Pastry

    Patricia Wells

    11 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    11

    About 1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Celery-Root Puree

    Celery-Root Puree

    Patricia Wells

    24 ratings with an average rating of 3 out of 5 stars

    24

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Prune And Almond Tart

    Prune And Almond Tart

    Patricia Wells

    10 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    10

    1 hour 45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Golden Cream And Apple Tart

    Golden Cream And Apple Tart

    Patricia Wells

    14 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    14

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lionel Poilane's Apple Tart

    Lionel Poilane's Apple Tart

    Patricia Wells

    19 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    19

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tartelettes Au Citron (Individual Lemon Tarts)

    Tartelettes Au Citron (Individual Lemon Tarts)

    Patricia Wells

    23 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    23

    1 hour 15 minutes, plus 30 minutes' refrigeration

    or to save this recipe.

  • Financiers Aux Noisettes Chez Vaudron (Vaudron's Hazelnut Cakes)

    Financiers Aux Noisettes Chez Vaudron (Vaudron's Hazelnut Cakes)

    Patricia Wells

    42 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    42

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Old-Fashioned Bread-And-Chocolate Rolls

    Old-Fashioned Bread-And-Chocolate Rolls

    Patricia Wells

    3 hours 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pate Brisee (Flaky Sweet Pastry Dough)

    Pate Brisee (Flaky Sweet Pastry Dough)

    Patricia Wells

    89 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    89

    10 minutes, plus 1 hour's refrigeration

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tarte Au Chocolat Amer (Bitter-Chocolate Tart)

    Tarte Au Chocolat Amer (Bitter-Chocolate Tart)

    Patricia Wells

    15 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    15

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mousse De Poivrons Doux (Red-Pepper Mousse)

    Mousse De Poivrons Doux (Red-Pepper Mousse)

    Patricia Wells

    2 hours 45 minutes, plus overnight drain

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fried Oysters With Creamy Tartar Sauce

    Fried Oysters With Creamy Tartar Sauce

    Patricia Wells

    14 ratings with an average rating of 3 out of 5 stars

    14

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Skate Wings With Cabbage And Spring Onions

    Skate Wings With Cabbage And Spring Onions

    Patricia Wells

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Morels and Comte Cheese On Grilled Toast

    Morels and Comte Cheese On Grilled Toast

    Patricia Wells

    8 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    8

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Prune Custard Tart

    Prune Custard Tart

    Patricia Wells

    11 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    11

    1 hour, plus 2 days' marination

    or to save this recipe.

  • Madame Laracine's Gratin Dauphinois (Madame Laracine's Potato Gratin)

    Madame Laracine's Gratin Dauphinois (Madame Laracine's Potato Gratin)

    Patricia Wells

    311 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    311

    1 hour 20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Auvergnese Seven-Hour Leg Of Lamb

    Auvergnese Seven-Hour Leg Of Lamb

    Patricia Wells

    159 ratings with an average rating of 3 out of 5 stars

    159

    About 7 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tourte Aux Bettes (Swiss Chard Tart)

    Tourte Aux Bettes (Swiss Chard Tart)

    Patricia Wells

    67 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    67

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tarte Au Maroilles (Maroilles Cheese Tart)

    Tarte Au Maroilles (Maroilles Cheese Tart)

    Patricia Wells

    2 hours 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Flammekueche (Thin-Crusted Cheese, Onion And Bacon Tart)

    Flammekueche (Thin-Crusted Cheese, Onion And Bacon Tart)

    Patricia Wells

    31 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    31

    About 3 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Flamiche Aux Poireaux (Leek Tart)

    Flamiche Aux Poireaux (Leek Tart)

    Patricia Wells

    77 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    77

    1 hour 30 minutes, plus 1 hour's refrigeration

    or to save this recipe.

  • Marjolaine Multilayered Chocolate Cake

    Marjolaine Multilayered Chocolate Cake

    Patricia Wells

    21 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    21

    1 hour 30 minutes, plus 1 hour's refrigeration

    or to save this recipe.

  • Provençal Leg Of Lamb With Potato Gratin

    Provençal Leg Of Lamb With Potato Gratin

    Patricia Wells

    22 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    22

    About 1 hour 45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tomates A La Provencale (Baked Tomatoes)

    Tomates A La Provencale (Baked Tomatoes)

    Patricia Wells

    14 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    14

    1 hour 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Basic Tomato Sauce

    Basic Tomato Sauce

    Patricia Wells

    13 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    13

    About 45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mussel-And-Spinach Gratin

    Mussel-And-Spinach Gratin

    Patricia Wells

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Baumaniere's Eggplant Gratin (D'aubergines Baumaniere)

    Baumaniere's Eggplant Gratin (D'aubergines Baumaniere)

    Patricia Wells

    10 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    10

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Gratin Dauphinois Chez Lily Et Gaby (Lily And Gaby's Potato Gratin)

    Gratin Dauphinois Chez Lily Et Gaby (Lily And Gaby's Potato Gratin)

    Patricia Wells

    68 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    68

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Hostellerie Du Cerf's Salmon With Lentils, Bacon And Horseradish Cream

    Hostellerie Du Cerf's Salmon With Lentils, Bacon And Horseradish Cream

    Patricia Wells

    16 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    16

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • La Bonne Etape's Pumpkin And Almond Tart

    La Bonne Etape's Pumpkin And Almond Tart

    Patricia Wells

    6 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    6

    1 hour 15 minutes, plus 30 minutes' refrigeration

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pierre and Michel Troisgros’s Zucchini Chutney

    Pierre and Michel Troisgros’s Zucchini Chutney

    Patricia Wells

    6 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    6

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • A La Cote Saint-Jacques's Gazpacho With Shrimp And Zucchini Mousse

    A La Cote Saint-Jacques's Gazpacho With Shrimp And Zucchini Mousse

    Patricia Wells

    6 ratings with an average rating of 3 out of 5 stars

    6

    15 minutes, plus refrigeration

    or to save this recipe.

  • Salad of Shredded Greens and Smoked Salmon (Chiffonnade de Saumon)

    Salad of Shredded Greens and Smoked Salmon (Chiffonnade de Saumon)

    Patricia Wells

    13 ratings with an average rating of 3 out of 5 stars

    13

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Piperade (Saute of peppers, onions and tomatoes)

    Piperade (Saute of peppers, onions and tomatoes)

    Patricia Wells

    7 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    7

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fresh Pasta and Seafood Salad

    Fresh Pasta and Seafood Salad

    Patricia Wells

    9 ratings with an average rating of 3 out of 5 stars

    9

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

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