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Dishes from Paris
7 total
Croquembouche
A tall French celebration pyramid of choux puffs dipped in hot caramel, filled with pastry cream, and bound with spun sugar — the traditional wedding and christening cake of France.
French Onion Soup
Caramelised onion broth under bubbling cheese toast.
Macarons
Delicate almond meringue shells sandwiching silky ganache.
Croque Monsieur
Toasted ham sandwich blanketed in béchamel and cheese.
Ficelle
Thin, crisp French bread made from the same dough as a baguette but rolled out narrow, eaten as a canapé base or alongside charcuterie and soup.
Grand Marnier Souffle
Grand Marnier soufflé is a classic French orange-scented hot dessert, with airy egg whites folded through a Grand Marnier custard base.
Salade Rachel
Parisian bistro starter of waxy potatoes, marinated herring, beetroot and cornichons, dressed with sharp shallot vinaigrette and horseradish.