French Food: 10 Traditional Dishes You Must Try

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7Cassoulet

Named after the traditional pot it’s cooked in, Cassoulet is a slow-cooked casserole from the southwest of France, particularly popular in Toulouse. It includes white beans, duck or goose confit, pork, and sausages, simmered to perfection.

The ingredients create a rich, filling dish that’s perfect for colder months. Each region in the southwest has its own variation, but the essential slow-cooking technique remains.

Best Paired With: A robust red wine, such as a Cahors or a Côtes du Rhône, to stand up to the hearty flavors.