Spanish Christmas Menu - Menú de Noche Buena
Wednesday November 28, 2007
The Spanish love to hold big celebrations of all their holidays. Since Spain has a predominantly Roman Catholic population, Christmas is a huge celebration that starts in mid-December and ... Read More
Spanish Christmas Sweets
Saturday November 24, 2007
The Christmas season is a culinary delight in Spain. Bakeries and pastry shops (pastelerias) are filled with delicious treats for the holidays. These include many almond-based cookies and ... Read More
Garbanzos y Pimientos - Garbanzo and Pepper Stew
Friday November 23, 2007
Gabanzos are such a typical Spanish ingredient, popular in Spain for centuries. Along with the garbanzos, this recipe contains lots of roasted peppers and onions, and a bit of ... Read More
Pavo con Patatas y Setas - Turkey with Potatoes and Mushrooms
Thursday November 22, 2007
Do you have left-over turkey from Thanksgiving? If so, you can use it in this recipe and your family might not even know it! Turkey breast is cooked in ... Read More
Arroz con Leche - Rice Pudding
Wednesday November 21, 2007
This is a typical and very popular dessert that is served in households all over Spain. It is rich and sweet with a touch of lemon flavor. It is a ... Read More
Gambas con Setas, Ajo y Vino Blanco
Wednesday November 14, 2007
Fall brings rain and wind to the hillsides and valleys of Spain, interspersed with periods of sunshine. That means "seta" or mushroom weather to a lot of Spaniards - ... Read More
Setas con Ajo y Vino Blanco
Tuesday November 13, 2007
“Setas” or mushrooms are very popular in Spain. Cremini mushrooms give this dish a wonderfully earthy taste. The Fall is a great time for mushrooms and this dish is easy ... Read More
Spanish Chicken Stew - Estofado de Pollo
Monday November 12, 2007
This chicken stew recipe is a favorite with our family and many of our friends. Pieces of chicken are cooked in white wine, mushrooms, peppers, carrots and peas. ... Read More
Shrimp-Pomegranate-Avocado Salad
Tuesday November 6, 2007
The ruby red pomegranate seeds combine with the green lettuce and the yellow and green avocado, not to mention the pink shrimp to make a very attractive salad for your ... Read More
Gambas al Ajillo - Shrimp in Garlic
Monday November 5, 2007
Gambas al Ajillo or Shrimp in Garlic is a very popular tapa in Spain, both with Spaniards and tourists alike. Shrimp are cooked in hot olive oil and garlic, ... Read More
Cucumber-Pomegranate Salad
Thursday November 1, 2007
Just look at the wonderful colors and textures of the ingredients in the salad - Ruby red pomegranate seeds, juicy, light green cucumbers and lumpy, round garbanzo beans! This ... Read More