There are many reasons to visit France, and the country’s food is one of the biggest draws for tourists. Discovering new towns and monuments through different dishes is a very attractive travel alternative. In this article, we name our top ten favourite French dishes.
First up is a dish that needs no introduction, Quiche Lorraine, an open pie with cheese, ham and bacon that comes from the Alsace region, although some say quiche actually originated in Germany.
Le Coq Au Vin is made from chicken and wine and is originally from the Auvergne region, which is renowned for its homemade dishes and cold cooked meats.
Meat is also the star ingredient in Boeuf Bourguignon, a slow cooked beef stew that’s often served with bacon and mushrooms.
One of the most popular fish dishes is Tielles á la sétoise, a small quiche stuffed with octopus, squid with a wine and tomato sauce.
Our top hot dish has to be French Onion Soup, a simple recipe made using onions, croutons and cheese, that is sometimes grated over the top of the soup before serving.
Among the sweet dishes, we have Tarte Tatin, an upside-down pastry made from caramelised fruit (usually apples), butter and sugar.
Bugnes and Beignets are other popular sweet treats. Bugnes are made from knotted dough which is then fried in very hot oil and sprinkled with sugar.
Brioche has many different recipes both sweet and savoury. It’s a light yeast bread with a high egg and butter content and is often served with icing sugar on top.
Crepes are another French favourite that is great with both sweet and savoury fillings. The thin pastry is made using eggs, flour and milk, and filling range from ham and cheese to chocolate cream.
