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Pavé de Corbie
Pavé de Corbie is a dense French sweet made in sliceable form, with a firm crumb and a confection-like finish.
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France
Pavé de Corbie is a dense French sweet made in sliceable form, with a firm crumb and a confection-like finish.

France
Poire Belle Helene
Poached pears with chocolate sauce and vanilla ice cream, a classic dessert.

Paris, France
Tarte Bourdaloue
Pear tart with almond frangipane, a Parisian patisserie classic.

Occitanie, France
Small cylindrical goat cheese from Languedoc with a creamy texture.

France
Steak au poivre
Steak crusted with cracked peppercorns and served with a creamy pan sauce.

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Small goat cheese from Drome and Ardeche with a tangy flavor.

Lyon, France
Quenelle de brochet
Elongated pike dumpling served with Nantua crayfish sauce, a Lyon specialty.

Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Pineau des Charentes is a named French spirit associated with Nouvelle-Aquitaine, served for its distinctive regional profile.

Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Piperade is a Basque stew of peppers, tomatoes, and onion, often finished with eggs.

Provence, France
Provencal basil and garlic sauce, similar to pesto but without pine nuts.

Provence, France
Soupe au pistou
Provencal vegetable soup with basil and garlic pistou, a summer classic.

Normandy, France
Aperitif blend of apple juice and Calvados brandy, sweet and apple-forward.

Normandy, France
Square-shaped Norman soft cheese with a mild creamy flavor.

France
Slowly boiled beef and vegetables, served as broth then meat and vegetables.

France
Hearty meat and vegetable stew cooked in an earthenware pot, with regional variations.

France
Potjevleesch is a Flemish mixed-meat terrine of chicken, rabbit, veal, and pork set in clear aspic.

France
Pouilly Fume is a named French wine appellation associated with France, defined by its terroir and regulated style.

France
Poule au pot is a whole chicken cooked with vegetables and broth, often stuffed and served with its cooking liquid.

France
Poulet au vin jaune is chicken braised in Jura yellow wine, traditionally paired with morels and cream.

Burgundy, France
Poulet à la cancoillotte is chicken served with melted cancoillotte cheese, garlic, and a light savory sauce.

Lyon, France
Praline lyonnaise is a pink sugar-coated almond confection used in Lyon sweets and eaten on its own.

France
Small choux puffs filled with cream, often served with warm chocolate sauce.

Provence, France
Tian provençal
Gratin of layered vegetables baked in an earthenware dish.

Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Pâté de Périgord is a rich, finely seasoned meat pâté associated with Périgord charcuterie.

Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Truffe noire du Périgord
The winter black truffle (Tuber melanosporum) of Périgord, sold at the Lalbenque and Richerenches markets and prized for its earthy aroma.

Grand Est, France
Savory tart with a custard filling of eggs, cream, and lardons from Lorraine.

Burgundy, France
Lapin a la moutarde
Rabbit braised in a mustard cream sauce, a Burgundy family classic.

Valais, Switzerland
Raclette de Savoie
A half-wheel of cheese heated at the cut face and scraped onto a plate as it bubbles, eaten with potatoes, pickled onions and gherkins.

France
Pain aux raisins
Spiral laminated pastry with raisins and creme patissiere filling.

Grand Est, France
Ratafia de Champagne is a named French spirit associated with Grand Est, served for its distinctive regional profile.

Provence, France
Provencal vegetable stew with eggplant, zucchini, peppers, and tomatoes in olive oil.

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Semi-soft pressed cheese from Savoie, nutty and slightly fruity.

France
Civet de lièvre
Civet de lièvre is hare marinated and slowly braised in red wine with onions and herbs until richly tender.

France
Two stacked choux puffs filled with cream and frosted, resembling a nun.

Denmark
Rémoulade
A Danish creamy, tangy sauce with pickles, capers, and curry, served with fish, meat, and fries

France
Slow-cooked shredded meat preserved in fat, spreadable like pate.