Have you ever found yourself cooking the same meals week after week? This month, we’re giving your taste buds a passport and inviting you to explore the flavours of France with a fun culinary adventure:
Cook a French dish you’ve never tried before!
French cuisine is known for its elegance, variety, and depth of flavour – but beyond the famous croissants and coq au vin lies a whole world of regional recipes just waiting to be discovered. Whether it’s something rustic from the countryside or a refined Parisian favourite, now’s the perfect time to experiment in your kitchen.
Why take part in this challenge?
• Expand your cooking skills: Trying new recipes is one of the best ways to learn and grow in the kitchen.
• Discover hidden gems: Have you heard of Tartiflette from the Alps, Quenelles from Lyon, or Poulet Basquaise from the South-West?
• Add some excitement to your week: Break the routine and do something creative and delicious.
• Share a moment with others: Food brings people together – invite family or friends to taste your creation!
How to take part:
1. Choose your dish – Pick a French recipe you’ve never made before. If you need inspiration, browse our blog, social media, or explore the traditional French products in our shop.
2. Get your ingredients – We’ve got plenty of authentic French groceries to help you stay true to the flavours.
3. Cook, taste and share – Snap a photo of your dish, post it on social media, and tag us @monpanierlatin with the hashtag #FrenchFoodChallenge.
4. Tell us about your experience – Was it easy? Surprising? Delicious? We’d love to hear how it went.
Bonus idea: Host a French-themed dinner night
Turn your challenge into an experience. Set the table, light some candles, put on a bit of French music, and serve your new creation with pride. It’s a lovely way to bring a little piece of France into your home, even for just one evening.
Need help choosing a recipe?
Here are a few lesser-known French dishes to get you started:
• Gratin Dauphinois – Creamy potatoes with garlic and nutmeg, baked to golden perfection.
• Tartiflette – A comforting Alpine dish made with cheese, bacon and potatoes.
• Ratatouille – A vibrant Provençal vegetable stew full of colour and flavour.
• Poulet Vallée d’Auge – Chicken cooked with apples, cream and cider, straight from Normandy.
• Socca – A savoury pancake from Nice made with chickpea flour – simple and surprisingly tasty.
So, are you ready to take on the challenge?
This is your chance to bring something new to your plate, learn a little French food culture along the way, and have fun while doing it.
Bon appétit – and don’t forget to tag us when you share your masterpiece!
