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Mouclade is a traditional dish originating from La Rochelle in south west France. In order to prepare it, mussels are cooked with cream, saffron, white wine, and herbs. The key is in using the freshest mussels – preferably small, black, and glistening.
After the dish has been eaten, it's recommended to mop up the sauces with a crusty baguette. The dish reflects the long history of La Rochelle port with the east, and the name mouclade comes from the word moucle, which means mussel. Pair this seafood dish with a glass of white wine from the region.
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Éclade de moules is a traditional dish of mussels cooked under pine needles. It originated in the Charente-Maritime department on the western coast of France. There, the local mussel fishermen used dry needles from the surrounding pine forests to cook their daily haul.
The most traditional (and to this day, the most popular) way to prepare éclade de moules is to stack the mussels in concentric circles on a thick wooden board. The mussels are then covered with pine needles, which are set ablaze, and cooked in their own juices until they crack open.
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Calamars à la basquaise is a traditional dish originating from the French Basque Country. The dish is usually made with a combination of squid, onions, garlic, tomatoes, bell peppers, white wine, olive oil, pieces of chorizo sausage, salt, and pepper.
The bell peppers, onions, and garlic are sautéed in olive oil until they soften. White wine is added to the pan and the mixture is simmered until the alcohol evaporates. The tomatoes, chorizo pieces, and squid rings are placed into the pan, and the dish is then simmered for a few more minutes before serving.
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