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Midi-Pyrénées cuisine

Cassoulet Toulousain

The region’s most iconic dish—a hearty stew of white beans, duck confit, Toulouse sausage, and pork, slow-cooked for hours. 1)

Magret de Canard

Duck breast, often grilled or pan-seared and served with a sweet-and-sour sauce, such as orange or red wine reduction. 2)

Aligot

A creamy blend of mashed potatoes, melted Tomme cheese, garlic, and butter. This dish is both hearty and delightfully stretchy! 3)

Garbure

A rustic soup featuring cabbage, confit duck, and root vegetables, often enjoyed as a main course in winter. 4)

Rocamadour Cheese

A small, creamy goat cheese, often served with salads, bread, or even grilled as an appetiser. 5)

Pastis Gascon

A dessert made with thin pastry layers, apples, Armagnac, and butter. It’s delicate, flaky, and packed with flavour. 6)

Fénétra Cake

A traditional dessert from Toulouse, featuring almonds, candied lemon peel, and apricot jam in a pastry base. 7)

Toulouse Sausage (Saucisse de Toulouse)

A signature sausage made from pork, salt, and pepper, often grilled or used in cassoulet. 8)

Poulet Basquaise

Chicken cooked with a vibrant sauce of tomatoes, peppers, onions, and Espelette pepper—a perfect blend of Basque and regional influences. 9)

Gateau à la Broche

A cone-shaped cake baked on a rotating spit over an open flame, creating layers of sweet, golden batter. 10)

Croustade aux Pruneaux

A flaky pastry tart filled with prunes and sometimes flavoured with Armagnac, celebrating the region’s fruit heritage. 11)

Foie Gras d’Oie

The Midi-Pyrénées is renowned for its foie gras, often served as a luxurious starter with fig or onion chutney. 12)

Haricots Tarbais

These creamy white beans from Tarbes are often used in cassoulet or served as a simple, flavourful side dish. 13)

Pommes de Terre Sarladaises

Sliced potatoes sautéed in duck fat with garlic and parsley—simple yet decadently rich. 14)

Confit de Canard

Duck legs slow-cooked in their own fat until tender and then crisped in the oven, often served with potatoes or greens. 15)

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