Spanish Food August 2012 Archive

Iced drinks called granizados are very popular in Spain during the long hot summers. Granizados look a bit like the slushies you enjoyed as a kid, but we guarantee that ... Read More

Roasted tomatoes have a deep tomato flavor, that is quite sweet. Combined with fresh grilled peaches and a slice of slightly melted mozzarella cheese, the make a beautiful and tasty ... Read More

Tomatoes are one of the most basic ingredients in Spanish food. Most Spanish eat tomatoes daily, prepared in different ways - fresh, stewed, fried or simmered in a sauce. ... Read More

Many young people are going off to college this time of year, cooking on their own for the first time. Do you know one, or maybe you are a student ... Read More

Tostas, which are thin, toasted slices of baguette are a great base for making simple tapas. While visiting family in Burgos a couple summers ago, we enjoyed many tostas. The ... Read More

It's hot, too hot to cook outside and too hot to turn on the range. What can you do? Prepare some cold Spanish tapas, and a nice green salad. Start ... Read More

Spaniards like to eat fish and shellfish, and many Spanish fish dishes are easy to prepare, like this one. Lightly fried fish fillets are drizzled with a lemon sauce, made ... Read More

School will start in the next 2 to 3 weeks for most families in the USA. The lazy summer days are quickly coming to an end, but there is still ... Read More

Peppers are one of the basic ingredients in Spanish dishes. Roasted peppers also appear on the tapa or dinner table, dressed in olive oil, vinegar and garlic. Mid-summer to early ... Read More

A parrillada, as it is known in Spain, is a barbecue and is sometimes referred to as a barbacoa. We've put together two complete menus for your parrillada, so you ... Read More