Comfort foods evoke different images with different people. Sometimes it’s a dish from childhood. Sometimes it’s a food that’s creamy, rich, and filling. For me, it’s anything from Southern France or Italy – fresh pasta dishes, crepes, croissants with butter, slow-cooked meats, seasonal vegetables cooked in herbs and olive oil. These are dishes that make me feel warm and comfortable. One of my favorite recipes that fits this mold is Chicken Provençal. Not only is it quick to prepare and incredibly delicious, but the smells of roasting chicken, vegetables, and an herb mix that includes lavender, fennel, basil, and thyme, your home will smell as if you’ve been transported straight to the Mediterranean.
