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San Pedro Tapa Recipe - Grilled Pork Loin, Pancetta and Mushroom
During the festival of San Pedro in Burgos, this is a popular Spanish tapa. It is simple to make, including a slice of pork loin, pancetta and a mushroom grilled on a bamboo skewer. Serve on a slice of rustic bread with a glass of Spanish wine.
Shrimp with Cilantro Mojo Sauce Recipe - Gambas con Mojo de Cilantro
Sauces like "mojo" are a great way to liven up food, especially sautéed or grilled shrimp or fish. Sauté or grill the shrimp with peel on or off, and serve with intensely flavored "mojo de cilantro" (cilantro sauce) for dipping. The contrast between the reddish-orange shrimp and deep green color of the "mojo" makes a dramatic presentation.
Spanish Hot Chocolate - Chocolate Caliente
The Spanish are known to be "locos" for chocolate, since they “discovered” it in the New World 500 years ago. As in centuries past, today the Spanish drink rich, thick hot chocolate for breakfast. In fact, it is so thick that you can stand a "churro" in it!
Noodle Paella - Fideuà
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.
Valencian Paella Recipe - 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.
Seafood Paella Recipe - Paella de Marisco
Seafood Paella is probably the most famous and popular Spanish dish around the world. It originates in Valencia, a region on the Mediterranean coast of Spain, between Barcelona and Murcia that is known for its rice dishes. There are as many versions of paella as there are cooks in Spain! If you like seafood, try this recipe.
Spanish Bravas Potatoes Recipe - Patatas Bravas
"Patatas Bravas" or Bravas Potatoes is a classic Spanish tapa and is served in bars all over Spain. The tomato-based sauce has a slight bite that keeps you dipping your potatoes for more.
Bravas Potatoes Recipe - Patatas Bravas
"Patatas Bravas" or Bravas Potatoes is one of the classic Spanish tapas dishes and is served in bars all over Spain. It has a slight bite to the sauce and keeps you dipping your potatoes for more. The best thing is that it is a quick and easy recipe.
Spanish Paprika Potatoes with Garlic Recipe - Patatas Pimenton con Ajillo
Paprika Potatoes with Garlic is a very typical first course in northern Spain. The slices of potatoes are flavored with Spanish paprika and garlic, and has broth, but is not quite a soup. It is an easy, classic Spanish first course, that is perfect to start dinner on chilly evenings.
Madrilene Stew Recipe - Cocido Madrileño
Stews or "cocidos", as they are called in Spanish are very traditional and typical main dishes in Spain. They have lots of flavor and include meats, sausage and beans. Madrilene Stew is a favorite of the Madrid region and actually makes a first AND a second course!
Calatrava Bread Pudding Recipe - Pan de Calatrava
If you love flan, you'll love this delicious Calatrava Bread Pudding. It is soft, creamy flan with biscotti or toasts on the inside. Serve warm or cold with whipped cream. It is an easy recipe that you can make ahead of time.
Easy Chocolate-Orange Flan Recipe - Flan de Chocolate y Naranja
The classic Spanish custard dessert called "flan" in Spanish comes in many flavors nowadays, not just vanilla. This creamy version has a rich chocolate flavor mixed with orange essence. It is so rich, creamy and smooth, it will remind you of chocolate pudding, but won't take all day to prepare.
Coconut Flan Tart Recipe - Tarta de Coco y Flan
Vanilla Flan and shredded coconut combine together to make a rich and creamy tart, with coconut adding a bit of crunch. Easy to prepare in about 15 minutes, then bake for 20 minutes. It is a good dessert for afternoon "merienda," brunch or dinner.
Asturian-Style Beef in White Wine Sauce Recipe - Carne Gobernada
"Carne Gobernada" is a typical dish from Asturias, the principality in the northwestern area of Spain. It is a traditional main course in Oviedo, capital of Asturias, and is prepared by slowly cooking the chunks of beef in onions and white wine until they are tender. This is an updated version of the traditional recipe, made specifically for a pressure cooker, and cuts the cooking time to about 30 minutes. Serve with fried potatoes to soak up the sauce.
Asturian-Style Beef in White Wine Sauce Recipe - Carne Gobernada
"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.
Cod Fish with Tomato Sauce Recipe - Bacalao con Tomate
"Bacalao" is the Spanish word for Cod fish. This is a simply wonderful fish dish from Central and Northern Spain. Salty, dry cod is soaked in water to soften and release the extra salt. It is then fried, sauteed with tomato sauce and roasted red peppers.
Catalan Spinach Recipe - Espinacas a la Catalana
As the name implies, this is a regional dish from Cataluna. It is a very simple, classic Catalan recipe for steamed spinach. Fresh bunches of steamed spinach are briefly sauteed in olive oil, garlic, pine nuts and raisins. It is a delicious and elegant side dish to serve with dinner.
Salbitxada Sauce Recipe from Cataluna
Catalan Salbitxada sauce is eaten with calcots, a special kind of green onion from Cataluna. Char-grilled green onions with Salbitxada sauce make both a good "tapa" and side dish for spring and summer. Tasty and easy to make, try this sauce with all types of grilled vegetables, not just onions.
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.
Quince Paste with Cheese Recipe - Dulce de Membrillo con Queso
"Membrillo" is a typical dessert eaten in Spain, although it is also served with toast at the breakfast table. "Membrillo" or "Dulce de Membrillo" is a sweet, very dense jelly or paste made from the fruit of the quince tree. Try it with cheese for a light dessert or for breakfast.
Spanish Fried Cauliflower Recipe - Coliflor Rebozada
This fried cauliflower recipe makes a lightly fried cauliflower without heavy breading by quickly dipping the florets in beaten egg and (optionally) dusting with flour before they are popped into the frying pan to brown on all sides. Serve with "alioli," (is garlic mayonnaise sauce from Cataluna), or another dipping sauce from Spain.
Steamed Asparagus with Serrano Ham and Dipping Sauce Recipe
Green or white asparagus, the Spanish enjoy both. However, fresh steamed asparagus is a springtime treat, that is easy to prepare and tastes wonderful. Pair it with Spanish Serrano ham and garlicky dipping sauce, and you have a simple, elegant side dish.
Spanish Fried Peppers and Onion Recipe – Pimientos Fritos con Cebolla
This dish is typically Spanish, and makes a simple, quick and easy tapa or side dish. Fry red or green peppers with onion slices to make a colorful addition to any meal. Served on a platter in the center of the table and invite everyone to spoon the mixture on slices of fresh rustic bread. Serve it with roast meat, steak, pork chops or fried or scrambled eggs.
Spanish Chicken Stew - Estofado de Pollo
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, rustic bread and a simple green salad for a filling, delicious meal.
Chicken Breasts with Walnut Sauce - Pechugas de Pollo con Salsa de Nueces
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!