There are many dishes considered part of
French cuisine. Some dishes are considered universally accepted as part of the national cuisine, while others fit into a unique regional cuisine. There are also
breads,
charcuterie items as well as
desserts that fit into these categories which are listed accordingly as well.
Common dishes found on a national level
There are many dishes that are considered part of the French national cuisine today.[when?] Many come from
haute cuisine in the fine-dining realm, but others are regional dishes that have become a norm across the country. Below are lists of a few of the more common dishes available in
France on a national level.
Ficelle Picarde (savory crêpes stuffed with ham and mushroom duxelles)
French cuisine ingredients
An entire foie gras (partly prepared for a
terrine)Escargot cooked with garlic and parsley butter in a shell (with a
€0.02 coin as scale)Black Périgord Truffle
French regional cuisines use locally grown vegetables, such as:
Fresh fruit and vegetables, as well as fish and meat, can be purchased either from
supermarkets or specialty shops. Street markets are held on certain days in most localities; some towns have a more permanent covered market enclosing food shops, especially meat and fish retailers. These have better shelter than the periodic street markets.
There are many dishes considered part of
French cuisine. Some dishes are considered universally accepted as part of the national cuisine, while others fit into a unique regional cuisine. There are also
breads,
charcuterie items as well as
desserts that fit into these categories which are listed accordingly as well.
Common dishes found on a national level
There are many dishes that are considered part of the French national cuisine today.[when?] Many come from
haute cuisine in the fine-dining realm, but others are regional dishes that have become a norm across the country. Below are lists of a few of the more common dishes available in
France on a national level.
Ficelle Picarde (savory crêpes stuffed with ham and mushroom duxelles)
French cuisine ingredients
An entire foie gras (partly prepared for a
terrine)Escargot cooked with garlic and parsley butter in a shell (with a
€0.02 coin as scale)Black Périgord Truffle
French regional cuisines use locally grown vegetables, such as:
Fresh fruit and vegetables, as well as fish and meat, can be purchased either from
supermarkets or specialty shops. Street markets are held on certain days in most localities; some towns have a more permanent covered market enclosing food shops, especially meat and fish retailers. These have better shelter than the periodic street markets.