Famous French Entrées
A vegetable dish baked in the oven, typical of Provence and a certain rat’s favorite.
What is ratatouille?
A light, airy dessert made from whipped egg whites, cream, and rich cocoa, often served chilled in a glass.
What is chocolate mousse?
A dish of beaten eggs cooked in a pan and rolled or folded.
What is an omelette?
A bread often shaped in a long thin form, crunchy on the outside and soft inside.
What is a baguette?
In French: This is used to cut food.
What is un couteau?
Perfect for a rainy day, it’s warm and is topped with melted cheese on bread.
What is French onion soup?
A custard dessert topped with caramelized sugar.
What is crème brulée?
A savory tart with eggs, cream, cheese, and often bacon.
What is Quiche Lorraine?
What the French call a dairy product often served at the end of a meal and can be soft, hard, or creamy.
What is le fromage?
In French: You put food in this to bake or roast it.
What is le four?
This simple but iconic French dish combines a piece of grilled meat with a side of crispy golden potatoes.
What is steak frites?
Colorful almond cookies with a smooth filling.
What are macarons?
In a famous cooking challenge shown in a movie about Julia Child, Julie struggles to perfect this simple breakfast dish cooked without its shell in simmering water.
What are poached eggs?
A flaky pastry that is buttery and often eaten for breakfast in France.
What is a croissant?
In French: You eat your food on this.
What is une assiette?
A beef stew cooked in red wine with vegetables.
What is boeuf bourgignon?
These small, shell-shaped cakes are so famous in France that they appear in a beloved children’s story about a girl who travels through Paris tasting sweets.
What are madeleines?
A savory thin pancake fille with ham and cheese or with fruit and chocolate.
What is a crepe?
What the French call a drink often paired with cheese or served at meals, considered a symbol of French culture.
What is le vin?
This means “to cook” in French.
cuisiner
A dish considered a French delicacy, where mollusks are baked in their shells with a rich, garlicky herb butter.
What is escargots?
This chilled, creamy dessert is made with fruit purée, gelatin, and whipped cream, and is featured in Julie & Julia as a classic French treat.
What is raspberry bavarian cream?
This toasted ham and cheese sandwich is transformed by a fried egg on top, giving it a new name and extra richness.
What is a Croque Madame?
A dish considered a French delicacy made from amphibians, often served with garlic and herbs.
What are Frog's legs?
In French: You do this when you mix ingredients together.
What is mélanger?