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Farcidure
Farcidure are Limousin grated-potato dumplings or cakes, often containing herbs and a savory filling.
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France
Farcidure are Limousin grated-potato dumplings or cakes, often containing herbs and a savory filling.

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Farinade is an Auvergne savory pancake built from flour and local dairy, served as a rustic accompaniment.

Finland
Sahti
Traditional Finnish farmhouse ale brewed with rye, juniper, and baker's yeast, unfiltered, EU TSG protected, ancient tradition.

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Farçon de Séez is a Savoyard sweet-savory potato and bread pudding containing dried fruit, bacon, and local seasoning.

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Farçous are Aveyron herb pancakes made with greens folded into a savory batter.

Provence, France
Fenouil braisé is fennel slowly softened with olive oil or stock until tender, sweet, and lightly caramelized.

Alsace, France
Feuilletés au Munster are savory puff-pastry parcels filled with aromatic Munster cheese and baked until flaky.

France
Ficelle picarde is a savory rolled crêpe filled with ham, mushrooms, and cream, then gratinéed.

Martinique
Féroce d'Avocat
A mix of avocado, shredded salt cod, chili, and cassava flour; gets its name from its spicy character that hits the taste buds; once eaten by fishermen, now a refined and communal starter; the féroce d'avocat that is a Martinican appetizer classic.

Marseille, France
Soupe de poisson a la rouille
Fish soup with rouille sauce, a Marseille specialty served with croutons.

France
Matelote
Fish stew with freshwater fish cooked in wine, hearty and rustic.

Belgium
A Belgian leek tart or pie from Dinant, with cream, cheese, or eggs, a regional and daily classic

France
Flan pâtissier is a baked French custard tart with a firm, silky interior set inside pastry.

France
Flaune is an Aveyron sheep-cheese tart flavored with orange blossom, baked into a softly set filling.

Alsace, France
Fleischnacka are Alsatian spirals of pasta dough wrapped around seasoned minced meat, sliced, and simmered in broth.

Pays de la Loire, France
Fleur de sel de Guerande
Premium hand-harvested sea salt from Guerande, with moist delicate crystals.

France
Île flottante
Île flottante pairs poached meringue with cold vanilla custard and caramel threads.

France
Fattened duck or goose liver, a luxury delicacy from the Southwest of France.

Provence, France
Provencal flatbread shaped like a leaf, often with olives, sun-dried tomatoes, or herbs.

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Tall cylindrical blue cheese from Auvergne, milder and creamier than other blues.

France
Strawberry cake with genoise sponge and mousseline cream, a patisserie classic.

France
Cidre
Sparkling apple cider from Normandy and Brittany, dry or sweet, served in bowls.

France
Emmental francais
Large hole-filled cheese with mild fruity flavor and firm texture.

France
Soupe a l'oignon
Caramelized onion soup with beef broth, topped with bread and melted cheese.

France
Fricot des barques is a rustic boatmen’s stew combining fish or meat with potatoes, onions, and broth.

France
Frigousse is a Breton-style chicken stew cooked with vegetables and a savory sauce, served as a warming family dish.

France
Galette de Pérouges is a thin yeast pastry topped with butter and sugar, baked until crisp at the edges.

France
Galette-saucisse wraps a grilled pork sausage in a warm Breton buckwheat galette.

France
Civet
Stew of game (often rabbit) in wine, thickened with blood.

France
Hearty Southwest soup with cabbage, beans, and preserved duck or pork.

Provence, France
Gardiane de bœuf is Camargue beef braised in red wine with olives, herbs, and aromatic vegetables.

France
Genepi is a named French spirit associated with France, served for its distinctive regional profile.

Burgundy, France
Gougères bourguignonnes are hollow cheese puffs made from choux pastry and grated Comté or Gruyère.

Lyon, France
Gras-double à la Lyonnaise is tripe sliced and cooked with onions and vinegar in a classic Lyonnaise preparation.

Occitanie, France
Gratin d’artichauts is artichoke hearts baked under a browned layer of cream, breadcrumbs, or cheese.

Lyon, France
Gratin de cardons is tender cardoon stalks baked with béchamel and cheese until bubbling and golden.