Top Spanish Summer Salads
Friday May 30, 2008
Spaniards enjoy a wide variety of salads in the summertime. From crispy green lettuce with ripe tomatoes and other fresh veggies, to fresh fruit salads and ensaladilla rusa - creamy ... Read More
Top Spanish Drinks for Summer are Top Choices!
Tuesday May 27, 2008
It's hot and you want to cool off - What do you drink?! Try a refreshing Spanish drink as the weather warms up. Spain is just plain hot ... Read More
Top Spanish Desserts
Saturday May 24, 2008
Spain has lots of great pasteles, postres and dulces that you see in pastry shops all over - and even more delicious traditional sweets that families prepare at home. ... Read More
Creamy Asparagus Soup - Crema de Espárrago
Friday May 23, 2008
Do you love asparagus? So do we! Fresh asparagus is abundant in Spain in the springtime and very popular. This recipe is easy and quick, which makes it ... Read More
Jornadas Gastronómicas - Annual Festival of Gastronomy in Javea, Alicante
Wednesday May 21, 2008
Today through May 25th the 4th annual Festival of Gastronomy will be taking place in the Alicante town of Javea, (or in the Valencian language Xàbia). Since Javea is ... Read More
Churros with Strawberries and Cream
Sunday May 18, 2008
May is strawberry month. You see them everywhere - in farmer's markets, supermarkets, fruit stands and restaurant menus. The Spanish love fresh fruit like strawberries for dessert. ... Read More
Heat Wave? Tinto de Verano to the Rescue!
Saturday May 17, 2008
Usually we don't think about preparing tinto de verano, a Spanish wine cocktail until June rolls around and the temperature soars, but here in California we're in the midst of ... Read More
Easy Spanish Bread Pudding - Torrijas
Tuesday May 13, 2008
Torrijas were traditionally eaten during Lent, the 40-day religious period before Easter. It is believed that torrijas originated in the convents of Andalucia during the XV century as a way ... Read More
Salmon in Green Sauce - Salmon en Salsa Verde
Sunday May 11, 2008
This dish originates in the region of Navarra, in Northern Spain. The climate is cooler and wetter than central and Southern Spain. Small game, trout and salmon commonly appear ... Read More
Red Cabbage San Isidro Style - Lombarda de San Isidro
Friday May 9, 2008
May 15th is San Isidro or Saint Isidore’s feast day. He is the patron saint of Madrid and his feast is a big celebration in Madrid. The annual ... Read More
Mediterranean Mother's Day Menus
Wednesday May 7, 2008
Lots of moms would love to spend the day relaxing and gazing out onto the Mediterranean Sea. Since most of us can't fly mom there and back on Sunday, how ... Read More
Flan de Naranja - Orange Flan
Thursday May 1, 2008
Flan de Naranja or Orange flan is a variation of the traditional Spanish flan, a vanilla custard topped with caramel sauce. This dish is made with half-and-half, so it is ... Read More