French Parmentier

French Parmentier refers to dishes inspired by Antoine-Augustin Parmentier, an 18th-century French nutritionist credited with popularizing potatoes as a staple food in France. His efforts included promoting the potato's nutritional value and developing recipes like potato gratins, soups, and stews. Today, "Parmentier" is also used to describe dishes that feature mashed or prepared potatoes, often combined with other ingredients to create hearty, flavorful meals. These recipes symbolize Parmentier’s legacy of innovation in promoting the potato as an essential component of French cuisine.