Basque Cornbread (Pain De Maïs)

Columbus took cornbread back to the Old World in the 15th century, and thanks to some of his Basque crew, cornbreads took hold and are still produced in local bakeries. Nice with a hearty soup or stew.

Basque Lamb Shanks

I have never tried this recipe in a slow cooker but I think it could easily be adapted . Cook the shanks on low all day, have the beans prepared and finish the last steps before serving. Great taste, don’t be scared of the 12 cloves of garlic.

Basque Chicken and Shrimp in Wine

This is from Paul Prudhomme’s Seasoned America. I like to substitute shrimp stock for the chicken stock. This should be served over rice or pasta, or with a good, crusty bread–something to sop up the delicious sauce. I’ve given instructions for finishing in the oven or on top of the stove.

Traditional Bahraini Chicken Machboos / Machbous

Machboos is a dish of rice & meat, popular in many Gulf countries & across Saudi Arabia. Here is a version which is traditionally made in Bahrain. If you don’t have any Buharat / Baharat spice mix, there are a few here on Zaar to choose from. If you don’t want to use a whole chicken, your favourite pieces would be fine too!

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