Main Courses
From "paella" and beyond - Spanish main courses have many regional varieties that use the products of the area. From the stews of the damp northwest to fresh fish caught on the Mediterranean coast, and the roast lamb of the central plain, learn to prepare all of them!
Potato Nests with Eggs, Peppers and Mushrooms Recipe
This modern dish, made with typically Spanish ingredients can be made as either a tapa or as a main course for a light dinner or lunch. If preparing it as a tapa, use quail eggs in smaller potato nests. Serve with a green salad and slices of Serrano ham and bread for a completely Spanish dinner.
This modern dish, made with typically Spanish ingredients can be made as either a tapa or as a main course for a light dinner or lunch. If preparing it as a tapa, use quail eggs in smaller potato nests. Serve with a green salad and slices of Serrano ham and bread for a completely Spanish dinner.
Flamenco Eggs Recipe – Huevos Flamencos
Huevos flamencos are an old and very traditional Spanish dish, with many versions, depending on the area. Our version of the recipe includes both chorizo and morcilla sausage with onion, garlic, pepper and tomato sauce. All that is topped with 2 eggs and baked in individual clay dishes.
Huevos flamencos are an old and very traditional Spanish dish, with many versions, depending on the area. Our version of the recipe includes both chorizo and morcilla sausage with onion, garlic, pepper and tomato sauce. All that is topped with 2 eggs and baked in individual clay dishes.
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.
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.
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.
Top Spanish Rice Main Courses
The Spanish eat lots of rice, especially in and around the region of Valencia, which is famous for "paella." We've put together the top rice dishes from Spanish cuisine. Choose from simple dishes like "arroz a la cubana" or more complicated ones like "arroz con morcilla" and "paella de marisco."
The Spanish eat lots of rice, especially in and around the region of Valencia, which is famous for "paella." We've put together the top rice dishes from Spanish cuisine. Choose from simple dishes like "arroz a la cubana" or more complicated ones like "arroz con morcilla" and "paella de marisco."
Rice with Morcilla Sausages Recipe – Arroz con Morcilla
From the region of Valencia, this dish is a variation of the “Arroz al Horno” or Baked Rice. This version includes both morcilla and butifarra sausage, giving it a rich, and distinctively Spanish flavor.
From the region of Valencia, this dish is a variation of the “Arroz al Horno” or Baked Rice. This version includes both morcilla and butifarra sausage, giving it a rich, and distinctively Spanish flavor.
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 ingredients include lean pork morcilla sausage, lots of garlic, tomatoes, potatoes and garbanzo beans.
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 ingredients include lean pork morcilla sausage, lots of garlic, tomatoes, potatoes and garbanzo beans.
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.
"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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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!
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Quick and Easy Spanish Main Courses
Between traffic jams, shuttling the kids to and from sports and driving to piano lessons, weeknight schedules don't allow much time for cooking. Yet most of us prefer home-cooked meals to fast food dining. So, we put together our list of quick and easy main courses that use ingredients that nearly everyone has in the pantry or all supermarkets carry. Add a green salad and a baguette to any of …
Between traffic jams, shuttling the kids to and from sports and driving to piano lessons, weeknight schedules don't allow much time for cooking. Yet most of us prefer home-cooked meals to fast food dining. So, we put together our list of quick and easy main courses that use ingredients that nearly everyone has in the pantry or all supermarkets carry. Add a green salad and a baguette to any of …
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.
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.
Spanish Garlic Main Course Recipes
Garlic is an essential ingredient of Spanish cuisinee and used in many dishes. This list of main course recipes are perfect for garlic lovers.
Garlic is an essential ingredient of Spanish cuisinee and used in many dishes. This list of main course recipes are perfect for garlic lovers.
Top Spanish Recipes for Students
Students' wallets may not be fat with cash or plastic, but they need to "fill up" to keep burning the midnight oil. Many students are away from home and cooking on their own for the first time, too. So, we've put together a list of quick and easy Spanish food recipes just for students. All require no more than the basic frying pan or stock pot and no complicated cooking techniques. All use ine…
Students' wallets may not be fat with cash or plastic, but they need to "fill up" to keep burning the midnight oil. Many students are away from home and cooking on their own for the first time, too. So, we've put together a list of quick and easy Spanish food recipes just for students. All require no more than the basic frying pan or stock pot and no complicated cooking techniques. All use ine…