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French National Dishes: 302 Dishes to Explore

Explore 302 recipes connected to French cooking, from regional everyday dishes to breads, pastries and foods shaped by overseas and cross-border traditions.

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French National Dishes

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24 published recipes
24 published recipes
Paris-Brest — shown whole after baking
Paris & Île-de-FranceChilled pâtisserie dessert, briefly tempered before eating

Paris-Brest

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Pastis gascon — served on a plate
Southwest FranceWarm or room-temperature dessert

Pastis gascon

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Pastis quercynois — shown whole after baking
Southwest FranceWarm or room-temperature dessert showing the spiral cut

Pastis quercynois

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Pâté aux prunes — shown whole after baking
Loire & Atlantic WestRoom-temperature or slightly warm dessert with a clear stone warning

Pâté aux prunes

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Pâté de Chartres — resting on baking parchment
Loire & Atlantic WestFully chilled as a cold starter or buffet pâté

Pâté de Chartres

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Pâté en croûte — shown with a cut section visible
France-wide & shared traditionsFully chilled as charcuterie or a first course

Pâté en croûte

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Pâté lorrain — shown with a cut section visible
Lorraine & ChampagneWarm after a 15-minute rest

Pâté lorrain

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Petit salé aux lentilles du Puy — served in a bowl
Central FranceHot main course

Petit salé aux lentilles du Puy

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Petit salé aux lentilles vertes du Berry — served on a plate
Central FranceMain course

Petit salé aux lentilles vertes du Berry

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Petits farcis niçois — arranged on a tray
Provence & MediterraneanMain course or substantial starter

Petits farcis niçois

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Pieds et paquets — served on a plate
Provence & MediterraneanMain course

Pieds et paquets

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Pilao mahorais — served in a bowl
MayotteMain course

Pilao mahorais

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Pimentade de poisson — served on a plate
French GuianaMain course

Pimentade de poisson

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Piperade — shown in a cooking pot
Southwest FranceVegetable side dish or base

Piperade

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Pissaladière — shown whole after baking
Provence & MediterraneanAppetiser, snack or light meal

Pissaladière

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Pithiviers fondant — shown with a cut section visible
Loire & Atlantic WestDessert or tea cake

Pithiviers fondant

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Pôchouse — served on a plate
BurgundyMain course

Pôchouse

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Poires au vin rouge — served on a plate
France-wide & shared traditionsDessert

Poires au vin rouge

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Pommes de terre au lard — presented in a serving dish
France-wide & shared traditions25 minutes.

Pommes de terre au lard

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Pommes de terre sarladaises — served on a plate
Southwest France20 minutes.

Pommes de terre sarladaises

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Pompe à l’huile — bread shown after baking
Provence & Mediterranean35 minutes.

Pompe à l’huile

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Pot-au-feu — served in a bowl
France-wide & shared traditions40 minutes.

Pot-au-feu

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Potée bourguignonne — served in a bowl
Burgundy35 minutes.

Potée bourguignonne

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Potée champenoise — arranged on a serving platter
Lorraine & Champagne35 minutes.

Potée champenoise

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