Chicken with sweet pepper and vegetable sauce. One day in France... the Basque Country, Basque country — a historical region and Autonomous community in Northern Spain. The Capital Is Vitoria-Gasteiz. The region is part of the eponymous historical region, whose territory also extends on the southern part of France. Regional cuisine of the Basque Country that combines the traditions of Spanish and French cuisines. The Basque cuisine is very tasty. Garlic, pepper, onion, tomatoes and herbs are widely used in fish and meat dishes. Regional masterpieces include: omelet with peppers, ham, garlic and tomatoes, and meat dishes such as chicken in a spicy sauce of tomatoes and pepper (chicken Basque). Salted and cured meats are eaten raw or baked. Squid cooked in its own juice is popular in coastal areas. Sweet dishes of the famous pie cherries.