Picardy cuisine (French: la cuisine Picarde) refers to foods and food products from different departments of the Picardy region of France including Aisne, Oise, and Somme. While sharing many similarities (like the Maroilles cheese[1]) with the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region, Picardy cuisine remains unique and is quite different.
Given the presence of lush pastures in the region, dairy products play a prominent role in the local cuisine. Many well-known dishes such as ficelle Picarde, Flamiche aux Poireaux, and Tarte au Maroilles use cheese, cream, and milk as their main ingredients.[2]
While Picardy is not particularly famous for its seafood, Mussels, shrimps, and fish are commonly used in ragouts and gratins. Poultry, pork, and beef are staples of the region and are commonly prepared as stews or roast.
Some of the specialties from this cuisine include maroilles cheese, Picardy champaign, and the Prés salés de la baie lamb. The specialties of the south of Picardy such as Pommeau, Calvados, and Neufchâtel cheese are better known outside of the region.[3] The widely known Chantilly cream is also from the Chantilly region of Picardy.
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