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Cretons, a quintessential Québécois spread, is a creamy and savory pork pâté seasoned with gently simmered spices like cloves, cinnamon, and allspice. The spread is made by cooking ground pork with onions, garlic, and bread crumbs soaked in milk until it achieves a smooth, spreadable consistency.

Cretons – Pork spread on toast

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Soupe aux Pois, or Pea Soup with Ham Hock, is a hearty and traditional French-Canadian dish that's especially popular in Quebec. It features a rich and savory broth filled with tender split peas, vegetables, and a smoked ham hock that infuses the soup with a deep, smoky flavor.

Soupe aux Pois – Pea soup, ham hock

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Tarte à l’Oignon, or Onion Tart, is a classic French dish that epitomizes rustic elegance. It brings together caramelized onions, a touch of creamy fromage blanc or crème fraîche, and a sprinkling of fresh thyme atop a flaky pastry crust.

Tarte à l’Oignon – Onion tart

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Tarte au Fromage, or Cheese Tart, is a classic French dish that epitomizes the simple elegance of French cuisine. This savory tart combines a flaky, buttery pastry crust with a rich and creamy cheese filling, often made with a blend of cheeses such as Gruyère, Emmental, and sometimes a hint of blue cheese for added depth.

Tarte au Fromage – Cheese tart

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Tourtière Bites are bite-sized versions of the classic French-Canadian meat pie, known as Tourtière. These miniature pies are perfect as appetizers or snacks for parties and gatherings, delivering the savory and comforting flavors of the traditional dish in a convenient, easy-to-eat form.

Tourtière Bites – Mini meat pies

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Salade de Choux, also known as Tangy Cabbage Slaw, is a fresh and zesty salad staple in French cuisine and perfect for a light, healthy side dish. Crisp shredded cabbage is combined with a tangy, sweet-and-sour dressing made of apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, a hint of honey for sweetness, and a dash of olive oil for smoothness.

Salade de Choux – Tangy cabbage slaw

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Classic Canadian Poutine is a beloved comfort dish hailing from Quebec, featuring golden, crispy French fries generously topped with fresh cheese curds and smothered in a thick, savory gravy.

Poutine – Fries, gravy, cheese curds

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