What are France’s favorite dishes?

A discussion about the French people’s favorite dishes can start a quarrel, spoil a family meal or start a fight between brothers and sisters.

French cuisine is full of culinary specialties, many of which are mouth-watering just to mention. Between typical French dishes, influences from elsewhere and traditional cuisine, find out who the big winners of this ranking are, and prepare to be tempted to sit down at a table in a gourmet restaurant or bistro after reading this article!

Steak and French fries

Apparently it’s not only the children’s favorite, but also the seventh favorite. Very popular in brasseries, it’s not only the little ones who like to be well satisfied after a good steak-frites. A satisfying dish that evokes fond memories, it’s appreciated for its traditional simplicity, so we’re not surprised to see it come in seventh place!

 Boeuf bourguignon:Beef is a staple of French cuisine, and it’s sure to remain so for a long time to come! It’s a family dish that can be cooked in large quantities, and tastes even better reheated the next day. Beef, carrots, bacon, wine, mushrooms, onions and the patience to let it simmer gently.

Prime rib and Leg of Lamb

A trip to the butcher, a barbecue and a prime rib – the perfect trio! Because it’s the prime rib that makes the French melt, coming in fifth place in this ranking. Cooked simply on the barbecue with a touch of salt flower, it’s a simple yet delightful treat! And while the barbecue is hot, why not take advantage of it to cook slices of eggplant or bell pepper, then slide a good Camembert cheese onto the still-hot coals, and dip a few slices of bread into it once it’s melted?

Another family dish that proves that the French love good food, but above all that they enjoy sharing it with those they love. Very popular at Easter time, leg of lamb also has a place of choice on the menus of fine restaurants.

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Duck breast and couscous

The big winner in this ranking is duck breast, which takes first place. A great specialty of the South-West, duck breast seems to have conquered many palates in the four corners of France, as it takes first place on the podium! Plus: a great recipe for duck breast

Couscous takes third place on the podium! A well-deserved bronze medal for this dish that smells of spices and is synonymous with moments of sharing. With chicken, with merguez sausage, in a vegetarian version… There are so many different versions of couscous that it’s not surprising to see it so highly ranked among France’s favorite dishes.