The name Goxua is not Spanish, but Basque, and is pronounced "go-shoo-ah", meaning sweet. As its name implies, Goxua is indeed a sweet and creamy dessert from the Basque Country of Spain. Pastry chef Luis López de Sosoaga of Vitoria invented it in the 1970's, and it is now a very popular dessert everywhere in Spain. What is it? A layer of sweet whipped cream is laid down as a base in the bottom of a dish. Liquor-soaked lady fingers are the next layer, on top of which goes creamy custard. A burnt-sugar crust or caramel sauce coats the top.

• Easy Basque Cream Recipe - Goxua

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This omelet or Tortilla Napolitana is a basic egg omelet, filled with some of our favorite ingredients - green and black pitted olives, shredded cheese, roasted red pepper, fried ripe tomato, and optionally sautéed onions and oregano. Most everything required is probably in your cupboard or fridge. The Neapolitan Omelet is simple to prepare for a brunch, or an easy weeknight dinner. And if you are still looking for something to prepare for your dad, this fits the bill!

• Neapolitan Omelet Recipe - Tortilla Napolitana

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Perfect Summer Side Dish
Beautifully colorful, this roasted pepper salad is made with roasted red, green and yellow peppers. Then, simply dress with oil and vinegar, a bit of cumin and optionally, some garlic. Roasted pepper salad is a typical Spanish dish, eaten in many regions, but particularly in central and southern Spain, where the summers are long and quite hot. Although this is considered a primer plato or "first course", we serve it to accompany a roast or barbecued meat, and many times as a cool summer tapa.

• Spanish Roasted Pepper Salad Recipe - Ensalada de Pimientos

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A clara is a refreshing drink for those long, hot, Spanish summers. You'll often see people drinking them in bars and cafes in Spain. What is a "clara"? It's a lemon beer, or Shandy. Yes, you can buy it in cans in Spain, but why would you when it is so easy to make? Mix beer with lemonade or lemon soda, and you have a Clara. (Lisa likes to add lots of ice.) It has the added bonus of being low in alcohol. If beer isn't your drink, try one of the other cool and refreshing Spanish drinks in our list.

• Clara or Shandy Recipe
• Top Spanish Drinks for Summer, Cool Refreshing Drinks from Spain

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