Acadian Classics

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Fricot with chicken and dumplings is a hearty comfort food dish hailing from the Acadian regions. This traditional stew features tender pieces of chicken simmered in a rich broth with vegetables such as carrots, celery, and potatoes. The stew is thickened with flour and seasoned with savory herbs, often including savory, thyme, and bay leaves.

Fricot – Chicken and dumpling stew

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Molasses Buns are soft, spiced rolls that effortlessly combine the sweet, rich flavor of molasses with the warm, aromatic spices like cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.

Molasses Buns – Soft, spiced molasses rolls

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Sea Pie is a traditional sailor dish that features robust layers of varying meats and flaky dough. It is reminiscent of the hearty and nutritious meals needed during long sea voyages.

Sea Pie – Layered meat and dough pie

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Rappie Pie is a classic Acadian dish that has its roots in French Canadian cuisine. This hearty casserole features a base of grated potatoes which are then squeezed of their liquid to result in a starchy foundation.

Rappie Pie – Grated potato, meat casserole

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Poutine Râpée is a traditional Acadian dish that consists of a large boiled potato dumpling with a savory pork filling. The process involves grating and mashing potatoes to form a pliable dough, which is then wrapped around a seasoned center of ground pork. The dumpling is carefully shaped into a ball and boiled until cooked through.

Poutine Râpée – Pork-stuffed potato dumpling

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