Southern France evokes images nothing short of iconic: film festivals, luxury yachts and vacation spots, lavender fields and brilliant landscapes, rows of cypress trees, van Gogh, Cézanne, Roman ruins, sunlit squares and cuisine driven by olive oil, garlic, vegetables and fresh herbs.

WINE GUILD 2026

Garlic mayo is a creamy sauce blending mayonnaise with minced garlic, often used to enhance various dishes.

Garlic Mayo

Cerignola olives marinated in garlic rosemary olive oil

Olives

Fresh avocado with lime, cilantro, and onion.

Guacamole

In a bowl, mix olive oil, salt, black pepper, lemon juice, and smoked paprika. Add salmon fillets and marinate for 30 minutes.

Marinate the Salmon

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill salmon for about 5-6 minutes on each side or until cooked through and flaky.

Grill the Salmon

Peel and chop potatoes into quarters. Boil in salted water for 15-20 minutes until soft.

Boil the Potatoes

In a pan, melt butter and sauté minced garlic for 1-2 minutes. Drain potatoes, add garlic butter, milk, salt, and pepper, and mash until smooth.

Mash the Potatoes

In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 3-4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Cook the Spinach

Slice heirloom tomatoes and red onion. Drizzle with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.

Slice and Dress

In a bowl, combine softened butter, lemon juice, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt. Mix until well combined.

Mix the Butter

salmon fillets

olive oil

salt

black pepper

lemon juice

smoked paprika

potatoes

garlic cloves

butter

milk

fresh spinach

heirloom tomatoes

red onion

balsamic vinegar

garlic powder