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This classic French dish involves slowly braising chicken in red wine with mushrooms, onions, garlic, and bacon, resulting in tender, flavourful meat. It's typically served with potatoes or crusty bread to soak up the rich sauce.
Boeuf Bourguignon is a classic French stew made with meat braised in red wine, typically Burgundy, and flavoured with garlic, onions, carrots, and mushrooms. The slow-cooked dish results in tender meat and a deep, complex sauce.
This Provencal vegetable dish features eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, tomatoes, and onions simmered with olive oil, thyme, and basil. It's a colourful, healthy, and flavorful option for a main course or a side.
Quiche Lorraine is a savoury tart from the Lorraine region, made with a buttery pastry crust filled with eggs, cream, cheese, and bacon. It's suitable for brunch, lunch, or a light dinner and can be enjoyed hot or cold.
Bouillabaisse is a traditional fish stew from Marseille made with a variety of fish and shellfish in a flavorful broth. It's served with rouille (garlic mayonnaise) and crusty bread, showcasing Mediterranean flavours.
The classic French sandwich is made with ham and cheese, typically Gruyère or Emmental, layered between slices of bread, topped with béchamel sauce, and grilled. Adding a fried egg on top makes it a Croque Madame.
Escargots de Bourgogne is a delicacy from the Burgundy region, featuring snails cooked in a rich garlic and parsley butter, typically served in their shells with the flavourful butter seeping into the tender meat.
This French dessert is an upside-down caramelised apple tart. The apples are cooked in butter and sugar until soft and caramelised. A pastry crust is placed on top, and the whole tart is baked. Once done, the tart is flipped to reveal the beautifully caramelised apples.
French onion soup, also known as soupe à l'oignon, is a comforting dish made with caramelized onions simmered in beef broth, topped with bread and melted cheese, and baked until golden. Perfect for cold days.
French crêpes are versatile and can be filled with sweet (Nutella, fruit, sugar, lemon juice) or savoury (ham, cheese, eggs, vegetables) ingredients. Perfect for any time of day.