Lisa & Tony's Spanish Food Blog July 2007 Archive

Is the Mediterranean Diet a "Unique Cultural Heritage? Yes, Spanish Food is included in the Mediterranean Diet that is so popular these days. It's not just making the news in health ... Read More

What is this colorful tapa? It starts with broiled or roasted eggplant rounds. Then, slices of boneless chicken breast with roasted red pepper and tomato sauce are then added ... Read More

Bacalao con Pueros Caramelizados y Naranja This is a modern tapa that contains two traditional Spanish ingredients - salt cod and oranges. It is a unique combination that results in ... Read More

Skip the BBQ the next time you are entertaining and prepare a menu of cold "tapas" dishes instead. You won't miss the heat and the smoke, and since all ... Read More

Tender chunks of beef cooked in tomatoes, onion, garlic and red peppers. Although you might think of this as a wintery beef tomato stew, it is a great dish for ... Read More

This main course is simply called "chicken in sauce." The name does not do it justice! Although it is a simple recipe that does not require any advanced ... Read More

Cold Tomato-Orange-Raspberry Soup This is a delightful twist on gazpacho, the traditional cold soup of Southern Spain. The blend of citrus and tang of the tomatoes and raspberries tingle the ... Read More

Quince, or in Spanish membrillo is a fruit that has been cultivated since ancient times in Babylonia. During the Roman Empire, in what is today Spain, membrillo was already being ... Read More

Cojonudos are another simple, but tasty “tapa” made by topping a slice of baguette with a fried quail egg and a slice of fried chorizo sausage. Cojonudos loosely translated means ... Read More

Langostinos are large prawns. The Spanish love them and serve them prepared in all sorts of ways, including in soups, salads and fried. This "tapa" is probably one ... Read More

If you like Spanish food, chances are you love garlic - and we have a festival for you! Gilroy, California has been throwing a big, stinking party the last ... Read More

"Pulpo Gallego" as the name implies is from the region of Galicia, but this dish is a very popular appetizer in bars all over Spain today. If you have ... Read More