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Salmon in Green Sauce - Salmon in Salsa Verde
Green sauce, or “salsa verde” is a typical Spanish sauce and is usually served with fish. In this case, the sauce also includes green peppers, which gives it a beautiful green color. The sauce is prepared first. The salmon is sautéed in olive oil flavored with garlic and served atop the sauce. It is a healthy and quick dish, perfect for a light spring or summer dinner.

Carne Gobernada - Asturian-Style Beef in White Wine Sauce
"Carne Gobernada" is a typical dish from Oviedo, capital of Asturias. It is a traditional main course, prepared by very slowly cooking the chunks of beef in onions and white wine until they are tender. Depending on the cut of beef, this might take as little as 40 minutes or as long as an hour, but the resulting dish is definitely worth the wait. Serve with fried potatoes to soak up the sauce.

Arroz al Horno - Oven-Baked Rice
Valencia is known for its many rice dishes, like paella, but there are many other mouth-watering rice dishes to enjoy, like arroz al horno. In English this dish can be called Oven-Baked Rice and is traditionally baked in a ceramic dish. The ihgredients include lean pork morcilla sausage, lots of garlic, tomatoes, potatoes and garbanzo beans.

Fideua - Noodle Paella
Valencia is "the land of rice" and dozens of different rice dishes, however "Fideua" is a very popular traditional main course similar to "paella." Cooked in a paella pan, it is made with noodles and seafood cooked in fish broth. "Fideua" is quicker and easier than making "paella," and is as colorful and flavorful as well, making it a perfect dish for warm weather.

Albondigas con Salsa de Perejil - Meatballs with Parsley Sauce
Meatballs in a simple, yet rich-tasting sauce made from beef broth, parsley and walnuts. What a great main course for any day of the week, regardless of the season! We recommend serving these delicious meatballs and sauce with home-fried potatoes or lots of crusty bread to soak up the sauce. These meatballs also make a good "tapa."

Alubias con Arroz - Beans with Rice
Bean dishes are very common all over Spain and make great meals for the fall and winter seasons. Beans are low in fat and full of nutrients like calcium and potassium, not to mention fiber. This bean dish is a simple, flavorful dish that contains no meat. Eaten with rice, it makes an entire meal in a single bowl!

Alubias con Carne y Tomate - Beans with Beef and Tomato Sauce
This recipe combines chunks of beef stew meat and tomato sauce, garlic and white wine with pinto or black beans. It's a great way to use left-overs!

Arroz con Pollo - Chicken and Rice
A standard main course in homes across Spain... and Latin America for that matter. It is popular because it is so tasty! There are many different versions, so this recipe is a basic version to start with.

Arroz Cubano – Cuban Rice
"Arroz Cubano" or "Arroz a la Cubana" is a common dish served in Spanish homes. A bed of white rice, ladled with tomato sauce and topped with a fried egg, "Arroz Cubano," it makes a tasty and simple dinner.

Bacalao con Tomate - Cod Fish with Tomato Sauce
"Bacalao" is the Spanish word for Cod fish. This is a simply wonderful fish dish from Central and Northern Spain. Salty, dry cod is fried, then sauteed with tomato sauce and roasted red peppers.

Baked Snapper – Urta a la Roteña
Baked snapper with tomato sauce, garlic, onion and peppers is a dish that is simple to make and a tasty main dish when served with new potatoes.

Black-Eyed Peas with Tomato Sauce - Carillas con Tomate
If you aren't from the South, 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.

Breaded Beef Fillets with Garlic - Filetes Empanados, con Ajo
Breaded Beef Fillets with Garlic is an easy Spanish recipe and a tasty and quick main course for dinner. Try this recipe tonight with home fried potatoes and a fresh green salad and you'll see why so many Spanish cooks have made this a standard dinner!

Carne de Vaca con Tomate - Beef Tomato Stew
Tender chunks of beef cooked in tomatoes, onion, garlic and red peppers. Although you might think of this as a wintery beef tomato stew, it is a great dish for any time of year. Serve with home-fried potatoes

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.

Chicken in Orange Sauce - Pollo a la Naranja
This recipe originates in Valencia, a region well-known for its citrus. Chicken breasts are first browned in oil, then sauteed in a sauce that has intense citrus flavors. This is a simple recipe with lots of fresh taste.

Chuletas de cerdo a la madrilena - Pork chops a la Madrilene
Learn to make this recipe for moist and juicy pork chops smothered in garlic, onions and olive oil. It is a simple and easy recipe that is sure to be a crowd pleaser.

Chuletas de Cerdo con Ajo, Pimientos y Brandy
A simple recipe, yet so delicious. Lean pork chops, sauteed with garlic, red peppers and brandy. This dish is great as a main course for winter dinners.

Chuletas de Cordero - Lamb Chops
Hot, juicy lamb chops rubbed with garlic and salt. In the central and north of Spain, there is nothing to equal this taste sensation.

Cochinillo Asado - Roast Suckling Pig
"Cochinillo Asado" or Roast Suckling Pig is one of the most typical dishes in the cuisine of Castilla. The city of Segovia is famous for this dish, where the pigs are roasted until the meat is so tender that it is cut with plates! "Cochinillo Asado" is eaten everywhere - from the smallest village to the largest cities and practically has a cult following!

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

Cod Fish with Vegetables - 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.

Cordero Asado - Roast Lamb
Tender suckling lamb roast is a favorite dish of the region of Castilla-Leon. Its is roast until crispy on the outside and so tender on the inside that it almost falls off the bone. It requires no special cooking utensils and is very, very easy.

Estofado con Setas - Stew with Mushrooms
Stews are commonly eaten in the Castilla-Leon region, where this recipe originates. This “estofado” is full of fresh vegetables and mushrooms, giving it a rich, down-to-earth taste. Served with home-fried potatoes, it makes a complete dinner for fall or winter.

Estofados Espanoles
The Spanish eat plenty of soups and stews, especially in central Spain and the colder regions. "Estofados" or "Cocidos," as they are called in Spanish, vary from region to region and use the meat and fresh vegetables that are in season. So, they might be beef, veal, rabbit or chicken-based.[/p]

Fabada Asturiana - Asturian Bean and Sausage Casserole
"Fabada Asturiana" is a typical and very traditional dish from Asturias, made with beans, sausage, ham, meat and tomatoes. It is a perfect dish for winter, satifying and warming.

Faisanes Escabechados - Marinated Pheasants
Game birds are tasty and popular in Spain. In this dish, pheasants are "marinated" in olive oil, vinegar and spices to create a delicious "tapa" or main course.

Fish and Clams in Garlic Wine Sauce
A simple and rich-tasting, this seafood dish combines two favorites of Spanish cuisine – clams and garlic! It is the perfect dish to warm you on a cool evening and won’t leave you hungry. Make sure to have plenty of fresh French bread on hand for dunking in the sauce.

Fish in Lemon Sauce Recipe – How to Make Rape al Limon
This quick and easy recipe originates in the region of Valencia, which is known for its high quality and abundant citrus fruit. Oranges and lemons are not only enjoyed as fresh fruit, but are used in cooking fish and meat dishes.

Game Hen with Mushrooms and White Wine
Originally a Catalunian recipe made with partridge, we have modified it for game hens. The wine sauce with mushrooms is delicious with the roasted hens and is an easy dinner recipe that serves four.

Garbanzos y Pimientos - Garbanzo and Pepper Stew Garbanzos y Pimientos
Garbanzos are a very typical ingredient in Spain, eaten quite often in the colder weather. Although this recipe has several steps, the cooking skills required are minimal and the results are tasty!

Lamb Casserole - Caldereta de Cordero
Although officially called a casserole, this dish reminds us more of a rich, thick lamb stew with lots of garlic. Prepare it in cold weather and serve it with some home-fried potatoes. It is sure to warm you up!

Langostinos Valencianos - Valencian Prawns
This recipe originates in Valencia which is located on the eastern coast of Spain. It is simple, colorful and flavorful. Prawns and mussels are simply sauteed with onion and garlic, then cooked in a white wine-tomato sauce. It is a good summer main course and can be served with rice.

Lomo de Cerdo Relleno de Higos - Pork Loin Stuffed with Figs
Although Lomo de Cerdo Relleno de Higos (Pork Loin Stuffed with Figs) is actually not complicated to make, it is a very attractive and tasty dish. Make a simple bread and fig stuffing and roast the pork loin. It makes a wonderful main course for a holiday or any day.

Paella - An Introduction
Paella is currently an internationally known rice dish from Spain. It originated in the fields of a region called Valencia in eastern Spain. Today paella is made in every region of Spain, using just about any kind of ingredient that goes well with rice. There are as many versions of paella as there are cooks. Learn how to prepare paella three different ways.

Paella de Marisco - Spanish Seafood Rice Recipe
Learn how to prepare the internationally popular dish of Spanish cuisine, paella in a step-by-step tutorial with photographs. This version of paella is a spectacular chicken, seafood and rice dish that will become a family favorite once you prepare it. Prefer paella without the seafood? Try the traditional Paella Valenciana.

Paella Valenciana
There are as many versions of paella as there are cooks in Spain! Paella Valenciana 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! Paella Vegetariana 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.

Pavo con Patatas y Setas - Turkey with Potatoes and Mushrooms
Turkey the Spanish way! Turkey breast cooked in white wine, mushrooms and potatoes makes a wonderful stew for colder weather. It is also a great change from the standard roast turkey so often eaten in the USA.

Pechugas de Pollo con Salsa de Nueces-Chicken Breasts w/ Walnut Sauce
Our version of this recipes uses boneless, skinless chicken breasts, stuffed with pate and covered in walnut sauce. It tastes like you spent the afternoon in the kitchen, but you'll know that you did it in about an hour!

Pescado Frito con Salsa de Cebolla - Fried 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.

Pollo a la Catalana - Chicken Catalan Style
"Chicken Catalan Style" is a rich main dish that is a great dish for fall. Chicken is browned, then simmered in a sauce of prunes, raisins, pine nuts, onions, tomatoes and white wine. Simply served with white rice, it makes a wonderful main course.

Pollo a la Riojana - Rioja-Style Chicken
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 production. The winters in Northern Spain are cold, like the climate in much of Europe, so soups and stews are very popular. This stew includes chicken and chorizo with sautéed peppers and garlic. It is a hearty main course for winter, but is light enough for any time of the year.

Pollo en Salsa - Spanish Chicken in Sauce
This recipe is not complicated and can be made with a whole chicken cut into pieces, or with boneless, skinless pieces for a lower calorie option. The garlic, onion and white wine combine to make an absolutely delicious sauce – especially for dipping bread or drowning your rice.

Potaje de Garbanzos y Espinacas - Garbanzo and Spinach Soup
This soup is full of flavor and like our American “chile,” it seems to get even better when eaten the following day! It is a hearty soup that is wonderful in winter. If you are planning a "tapa" party, it also works well served in small bowls as one of the main "tapas" of the evening.

Rabbit Stew - Estofado de Conejo
Rabbit smothered in rich tomato sauce with white wine is simply delicious. Served in a bowl with home-fried potatoes, it is sure to become one of your favorites.

Revuelto de Esparragos Trigueros - Scrambled Eggs with Wild Asparagus
Wild asparagus or “esparragos trigueros” are found around Spain, but particularly in the northern area of Extremadura. “Trigueros” are a popular ingredient in home-style egg dishes or simply salted and grilled. This "revuelto" or scrambled egg dish is simple and delicious for breakfast, brunch or a simple dinner.

Sardinas a la Santanderina - Sardines Santander Style
This dish is from Santander, on the north coast of Spain. Fresh sardines, fried and then sauteed with tomato sauce is a great dish to serve with warm bread to soak up the sauce.

Simple Fabada Asturiana - Simple Asturian Bean and Sausage Casserole
"Fabada Asturiana" is a typical dish from Asturias, made with beans, sausage, ham, meat and tomatoes. If you don't have the time or all the ingredients, try this simplified "fabada" recipe, which does not require overnight soaking, takes half the cooking time and only a few ingredients.

Spanish Chicken Stew
Try this flavorful chicken stew, typical of stews eaten in the region of Castilla, where the winters are chilly and food warms you from the inside out. Served with home-fried potatoes and warm, crusty French bread and a simple green salad for a filling, delicious meal.

Tomates Rellenos de Atun - Tuna-Stuffed Tomatoes
Fresh and light, this dish makes a great main course for lunch or can replace a salad at dinner. Fresh tomatoes, stuffed with tuna, cucumbers and dressed with oil and vinegar. They are juicy and full of flavor.