Franceis rightly known for its amazing cuisine.

What’s the secret that makes so manyFrench dishesso delectable?

Also, don’t forget about butter, oil, and creamthose all help.

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These ingredients can be found in abundance in many classic French dishes.

Vanilla beans are grown almost exclusively in Madagascar, Mexico, Tahiti, and Reunion.

Now, that spicy yellow condiment called Dijon mustard?

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So, to be clear, it’s not a French gadget.

FYI, this style of roast can also be referred to as Turkish roast.

French roast also does not denote any kind of quality.

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Any bean can be French roast.

A previous version of this article was originally published on Apr 5, 2022.

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