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Auvergne cuisine

Truffade (Crispy Potato and Cheese Pancake)

A rich and rustic dish made with thinly sliced potatoes pan-fried in goose fat, then mixed with melted Tomme fraîche cheese, creating a gooey, crispy delight! 1)

Pounti (Savory Cake with Prunes and Herbs)

A curious but delicious dish, this savory loaf is made with chard, onions, pork, and prunes, giving it a mix of sweet and salty flavors—served hot or cold. 2)

Aligot (Cheesy Mashed Potatoes)

A famous stretchy dish, where mashed potatoes are blended with melted Tomme cheese, creating a thick, elastic, almost fondue-like texture. 3)

Chou Farci Auvergnat (Stuffed Cabbage with Pork and Chestnuts)

A traditional mountain dish, where cabbage leaves are stuffed with pork, garlic, and chestnuts, then braised in a flavorful broth. 4)

Petit Salé aux Lentilles du Puy (Salted Pork with Puy Lentils)

A classic dish from Le Puy, featuring salted pork belly, sausage, and slow-cooked green lentils, famous for their nutty flavor and volcanic soil origins. 5)

Potée Auvergnate (Mountain Stew with Cabbage and Pork)

A hearty stew made with cabbage, potatoes, turnips, smoked sausage, ham hock, and pork belly, simmered for hours until rich and comforting. 6)

Maôche (Stuffed Pig’s Stomach with Cabbage and Sausage Meat)

A bold dish from rural Auvergne, where a pig’s stomach is filled with pork sausage, cabbage, and chestnuts, then slow-cooked until tender. 7)

Salé au Sucre (Sweet and Savory Pastry)

A fascinating brioche-like pastry, where sugar is sprinkled over a savory dough, giving it a contrasting sweet-salty taste. 8)

Coupétade (Auvergne Bread Pudding with Prunes)

A forgotten but delicious dessert, similar to pain perdu (French toast), where stale bread is soaked in a milk and egg mixture, then baked with prunes and caramel. 9)

Millefeuille de Cantal (Cantal Cheese and Potato Layered Dish)

A modern twist on traditional flavors, where thin layers of potatoes, Cantal cheese, and cream are baked into a creamy, cheesy millefeuille. 10)

Soupe aux Choux (Cabbage Soup with Bacon and Garlic Croutons)

A simple but flavorful soup, featuring slow-simmered cabbage with bacon, potatoes, and toasted garlic croutons. 11)

Farinette (Auvergne-Style Buckwheat Crepe)

Unlike Breton crêpes, these buckwheat pancakes are thicker and filled with mountain cheese, ham, or honey, making them a versatile savory or sweet treat. 12)

Millard (Rustic Cherry Clafoutis)

A close cousin of clafoutis, this rustic cherry pudding is thicker and denser, often baked with whole cherries and a touch of cinnamon. 13)

Pansette de Gerzat (Tripe Sausage in White Wine Sauce)

A regional delicacy, this sausage made from veal tripe is slowly cooked in white wine, garlic, and herbs, served with mustard or lentils. 14)

Pompes aux Pommes (Apple-Stuffed Flaky Pastry)

A regional pastry made with buttery dough, filled with apples and flavored with brandy, often enjoyed in the colder months. 15)

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