There are as many recipes for this classic meat pie as there are families in la belle province. While each family claims their recipe as supreme, most dishes are made with ground beef and spiced with a delicious combination of bay leaves, garlic and allspice. I like a little dash of nutmeg for good measure.

Get the recipe for French Canadian Tourtiere.

The name of this dish is one of legends. Rumour has it that the name is reference to the six (or more) types of meat inside this delectable winter treat. The name could also be an adaptation of ‘sea-pie’. Whatever you call it, the hearty dish is similar to a pot pie, with meat-filled pastry slow cooked to perfection.

Get the recipe Cipaille.

Pea soup with ham is a centuries-old dish, most likely eaten by the first explorers and settlers in Québec. Made from dried beans, this stick-to-your-ribs stew is French-Canadian comfort food at its best. Simple, filling and a great way to warm you from the inside out.

Get the recipe for Pig and Pea Soup

Born out of rural Quebec, the ultimate poutine is a trifecta of three simple ingredients. It starts with thick, crispy-soft fries loaded with squeaky, fresh cheese curds and perfectly beefy gravy - or brown sauce as it is called there.

Get the recipe for Sweet Potato Poutine.

Quebec is known for excellent cheese, especially buttery-soft brie. Compliment the soft, creamy cheese with sweet ice wine, crunchy almonds and simple greens on your next cheese plate.

Get the recipe for Quebec Brie with Cabernet Franc Grapes.

This hearty pork-filled recipe is cozy and filling - a perfect dish to warm you up at the end of a chilly day. Simmering the pigs feet adds amazing flavour to this ragout along with mouthwatering morsels of meat.

Get the recipe for Pig's Feet Meatball Ragout.

This unique cake is a Christmas classic, enjoyed during the holidays. The jelly roll cake can be filled with any number of flavours and fillings including cream, cherries or caramel. Then it is rolled up and decorated to look like a log and sliced along the end, showing off the rings.

Get the recipe for Bûche de Noël.