A heavenly combination of Spanish and French cuisine, the food of Pays Basque in southwestern France is full of sweet-hot peppers, fresh seafood, ham, apples, cherries, and a whole lot more. We think this has the makings for a fantastic dinner party, don’t you?
• Roasted Fingerlings with Red and Yellow Pipérade from Epicurious - This combination of sweet and earthy flavors sounds divine.
• Salt Cod-Stuffed Piquillo Peppers with Bayonne Ham and Chile Sauce from Chow.com - Every major ingredient of Basque Country cooking in one fell swoop!
• Axoa de Veau from French Letters - A rich stew of veal and espelette pepper.
• Grilled Black Cod with Fried Garlic and Chiles from Bon Appétit - Simple and fresh flavors.
• Basque-Spiced Leg of Lamb from Food & Wine - A new way to prepare lamb!
• Gateau Basque from Canelle et Vanille - Buttery tarts filled with black cherry preserves.
What are your favorite dishes from Pays Basque?
Related: A Taste of Spain: 9 Classic Dishes to Make at Home
(Images: Con Poulos/Epicurious and Hans Gissinger/Bon Appétit)
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I am Basque but not French Basque, Spanish Basque. I adore Spanish Basque food, especially the Salt Cod dishes - nice and spicy. As well my grandmother use to make a potato dish with lots of garlic and Basque style chorizo, makes my mouth water just thinking about it! We just spent some time in the Gascony region, which is part of the French Basque region, the food was amazing; different from the Spanish Basque food I have come to love but amazing!