Lisa & Tony's Spanish Food Blog August 2007 Archive

We first tasted this salad at a restaurant in Almuñecar, on the Costa Tropical of Granada. It is a really flavorful, special salad that is perfect for a hot ... Read More

Three adjectives comes to mind when we think of Peras al Vino - Simple, elegant and easy! A new crop of pears are starting to make their appearance in ... Read More

It's August and it's hot! So, we imagine you aren't thinking much about soup. This soup is so quick and easy, besides being delicious, you might reconsider. ... Read More

The Spanish LOVE tomatoes. It is most definitely one of the essential ingredients in Spanish cooking. The Spanish eat tomatoes daily in many different ways, including fresh, ... Read More

We've mentioned previously that Spanish are "loco" for their "jamón" or ham. There is the "Serrano" type and then there is the "Ibérico" which has a Denomination of Origin ... Read More

The end of summer is approaching and it's "back to school" for many students in our area of California. Most parents don't have the time or desire to spend ... Read More

This dessert recipe is a twist on the traditional Spanish flan. Instead of vanilla, it is flavored with fresh strawberries. It is an easy recipe that is a ... Read More

"Alcachofas con Jamon" or Artichokes with Serrano Ham is from La Rioja region in Northern Spain. (La Rioja is known internationally for their excellent wines.) The cooked artichokes are covered ... Read More

This delicious almond cake is named in honor of Santiago (St. James), the patron saint of Spain. His remains are buried in the city of Santiago de Compostela, Galicia. During ... Read More

Yesterday Reuters news service carried a story confirming that Spaniards prefer restaurants that serve traditional food - according to a recent study by the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture. This ... Read More

Are you looking for a dinner recipe that is tasty, but not too time-consuming? Something that is simple to make, but not loaded with fat? Try Langostinos Valencianos or ... Read More

This dish is from the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean. Meatballs in a simple, yet rich-tasting sauce made from beef broth, parsley and walnuts. What a great main ... Read More

This chicken recipe comes from the region of La Rioja, in the North of Spain, hence the name "Pollo a la Riojana." It is a region well-known for its wine ... Read More