Recipes Index

Meat Stuffed Red Peppers - Pimientos Rellenos de Carne
The Spanish love peppers and prepare them in many different ways. This recipe uses ground meat as the stuffing for roasted peppers. They are breaded and fried, then accompanied by a rich-tasting onion sauce.

Sweet Gachas
“Gachas” are a simple dish, made from toasted flour, oil and milk. In many parts of Spain, including the region of La Mancha, shepherds who lived in the hills with their flocks would prepare a pan of “gachas” with meat. In Andalucia, it is more common as a dessert, prepared with anise seeds or liqueur, sugar and cinnamon. This recipe is for the dessert version and is absolutely delicious.

Shrimp-Stuffed Roasted Peppers - Pimientos de Piquillo Rellenos de Gambas
Roasted piquillo peppers are the perfect size to stuff and make a great "tapa." This recipe is a good appetizer for warmer months and is ready in less than 15 minutes. Shrimp,cucumber, green onion and "pink" sauce make the stuffing, with a bit of paprika and Tabasco sauce to liven things up.

White Gazpacho Soup - Gazpacho Blanco
A cousin to the traditional red gazpacho soup that is made with tomatoes, this recipe for white gazpacho is just as tasty and refreshing – with cucumbers, garlic and yogurt. A great soup to start off a BBQ on a hot summer day.

Cilantro Green Sauce – Mojo de Cilantro
In the Canary Islands, mojos or sauces are made with vinegar and oil and served cold, as an accompaniment to potatoes, meat and fish. These "mojos" can be red or green and sometimes spicy. This "mojo" has intense flavor, but is not spicy at all. Make ahead and serve with meat or fish, or drizzle over potatoes.

Red Pepper Sauce - Mojo Picon
In the Canary Islands, [i]mojos[/i] or sauces are made with vinegar and oil and served cold, as an accompaniment to potatoes, meat and fish. These "mojos" can be red or green and sometimes spicy, as is the "mojo picon." Serve this sauce as "canarios" do - to accompany a meal, or serve it as a "tapa" with home-fried potatoes or "patatas arrugadas" – wrinkled potatoes.

Creamy Asparagus Soup - Crema de Esparrago
Fresh asparagus is abundant in Spain in the springtime and very popular. This soup recipe is easy and quick. Best of all, it turns out a creamy and delicious soup, although has only a 1/2 cup of milk, and no cream or butter for those of us watching our weight.

Gazpacho - Andalusian Cold Tomato Soup
"Gazpacho" is a wonderful way to cool off and to start a meal on a hot summer day. Although we translate the word "gazpacho" into English as “tomato soup,” it is nothing like hot tomato soup. It is very refreshing, flavorful, stimulates the palette AND very easy to prepare. You need only a knife to chop and a blender to mix!

White Garlic Soup - Sopa de Ajo Blanco
Cold white garlic soup or "sopa de ajo blanco" may not be as famous as gazpacho, but is very tasty and refreshing. Quick, easy and with nothing but healthy ingredients, it owes its creamy texture to the ground almonds and bread. Make it ahead and chill it thoroughly. Serve in glasses or bowls with seedless green grapes on side. Makes a great first course for summer BBQ or "tapas" party.

Omelet with Spanish Chorizo Sausage - Tortilla de Chorizo
This omelet is a simple one that has lots of flavor with Spanish chorizo sausage slices. It makes a great breakfast, light lunch or an appetizer or "tapa."

White Beans with Chorizo - Alubias Blancas con Chorizo
White Beans with Chorizo is a quick and easy dish for those nights when you don't have a lot of time or energy. Since the recipe uses canned white kidney beans, most of the work is done for you. So, it's a perfect dish for beginner cooks as well. White beans combine well with the Spanish chorizo, onions, garlic and pepper to make a tasty and satisfying main course, ready in about 20 minutes.

Easy Chicken Breast with Tomato Sauce - Pollo en Salsa de Tomate
Chicken breasts never tasted so good! Boneless, skinless chicken breast is pan fried in olive oil. Create a "sofrito" of canned crushed tomatoes, onions, mushrooms and pepper. Then, combine all together for a quick and easy Spanish main course. Home fries or rice with that?

Tarta de Santiago - St. James' Cake
Santiago (St. James) is the patron saint of Spain and this delicious almond cake is named in his honor. The cake’s origin is not certain, but it may have been brought to Galicia by a pilgrim. Today, this cake is sold all over Santiago de Compostela and is popular with tourists and pilgrims.

Spaghetti & Shrimp in a Spicy Tomato Sauce - Pasta con Salsa de Tomate, Gambas
Although pasta did not originate in Spain, spaghetti and various kinds of pasta are enjoyed all over Spain. This dish combines typical Spanish ingredients – tomatoes, onions, lots of garlic and smoked Spanish paprika. It's simple and quick to prepare.

Catalan Beef Stew Recipe - Estofado de Rez a la Catalana
This recipe for Catalan Beef Stew or "Estofado de Rez a la Catalana" is easy and has a unique flavor, due to a surprise ingredient - chocolate! Serve it over a bed of white rice for an unusual and tasty stew this winter.

Salamandroña - Squash and Pepper Mix
Learn to cook a traditional Southern Spanish dish, whose origins are Arabic. An intriguing dish made with fresh orange squash or pumpkin, peppers and sardines was a popular meal with the fisherman of Granada's coast. Try it tonight with a roast or steak and glass of Spanish red wine.

Green Beans with Garlic – Alubias Verdes con Ajo
This is a simple and easy recipe that uses nothing but fresh ingredients - green beans and garlic! Try it as a side dish tonight.

Pescado Frito con Salsa de Cebolla - Fish with Onion Sauce
Covered in a sauce of olive oil, sauteed onions and vinegar, lightly fried fish is a delicious and tangy main course, particularly good on a cool evening.

Black-Eyed Peas with Tomato Sauce - Carillas con Tomate
If you aren't from the Southern US, you've probably never tried black-eyed peas. Well, here's your chance! Black-eyed peas are delicious when prepared with Spanish chorizo and tomato sauce.

Paella Valenciana - Traditional Valencian Paella
There are as many versions of [i]paella[/i] as there are cooks in Spain! [i]Paella Valenciana[/i] is the traditional version of Valencia’s signature rice dish with rabbit, chicken and snails. Learn how to prepare this delicious Spanish rice dish.

Paella Vegetariana - Vegetarian Paella
Valencia is a region on the Mediterranean coast of Spain, between Barcelona and Murcia. There are as many versions of paella as there are cooks in Spain! [i]Paella Vegetariana[/i] is a vegetarian version of Valencia’s signature rice dish. Instead of chicken or seafood, vegetables fill in and create a tasty and satisfying vegetarian rice dish.[/p]

Cocido Madrileño - Madrilene Stew
Stews or [i]cocidos[/i], as they are called in Spanish are typical main dishes in Spain. They have lots of flavor and include meats, sausage and beans.

Fish and Shellfish Soup - Sopa de Pescado y Marisco
Spanish love fish and seafood and no wonder - Spain is surrounded by water on three sides! This soup combines fish, clams and shrimp with rice for a rich and flavorful dish.

Cod Fish with Samfaina - Bacalao con Samfaina
Cod with Samfaina, a vegetable sauce similar to ratatouille is from Cataluña, a region in eastern Spain. Salty cod compliments the flavors and freshness of the vegetables.

Esparragos con Alioli - Asparagus with Alioli Recipe
Asparagus is a great side dish for any Spanish menu, especially in spring when the harvest is at its peak. This recipe combines fresh, green asparagus with a favorite sauce - garlicky Alioli.