Spanish Tapas - Ham Croquettes Recipe - Croquetas de JamónUpdated: Thu May 15 04:02:28 2008
"Croquetas" - croquettes are small, lightly breaded and fried sort of fritter. They are a sure hit as an appetizer or an afternoon snack with a glass of beer or wine. They are creamy an…
Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe - Sopa de Pollo con FideosUpdated: Thu May 15 03:55:30 2008
This soup is a typical first course in Spanish households, regardless of the region. Spanish love soups and seem to eat them whether it is winter or summer. This soup is perfect for those cold win…
Twelfth Night Bread Recipe - Roscon de ReyesUpdated: Thu May 15 00:21:28 2008
"Roscon de Reyes" is a traditional holiday dessert, served the night before or morning of “Reyes” or Epiphany, January 6th. It is a yeast dough sweet bread, decorated with candi…
Pears in Wine - Peras al Vino - Spanish DessertsUpdated: Thu May 15 00:16:26 2008
This delicious dessert recipe originates from the "País Vasco" or Basque Country in Northern Spain. It is made with fresh pears and white wine and is an elegant ending for a dinner …
Rabbit Stew Recipe - Estofado de Conejo - Rabbit in Tomato SauceUpdated: Thu May 15 00:12:29 2008
Rabbit smothered in rich tomato sauce and white wine is simply delicious. Served in a bowl with home-fried potatoes, it is sure to become one of your favorites…
Endive Salad with Fruit - Ensalada de Endibias con FrutasUpdated: Thu May 15 00:01:32 2008
This salad utilizes ingredients that are all in season during the winter in Spain. Belgian endives are a winter vegetable that make a great winter salad, combined with a light yogurt-based salad dr…
Pork Chops with Garlic, Roasted Peppers and Brandy Recipe - Chuletas…Updated: Wed May 14 23:57:56 2008
A simple recipe, yet so delicious. Lean pork chops, sauteed with garlic, roasted red peppers and brandy. This dish is great as a main course anytime, but especially for winter dinners…
Recipe for Endive Salad in Tomato Vinaigrette - Ensalada de Endibia …Updated: Wed May 14 03:55:20 2008
Belgian endives with a tomato vinaigrette makes a lovely start to a meal. Endives are a winter vegetable with a delicate, but slightly bitter taste. Adding a light vinaigrette makes a colorful an…
Churros - Easy Recipe for Churros - How to Make ChurrosUpdated: Wed May 14 03:49:35 2008
"Churros" are simple fried pastries that look something like a big “French fry,” but taste nothing like one, of course. Fresh dough is squeezed through a pastry bag right into v…
Chocolate - How to Make Spanish Hot Chocolate - Hot Chocolate RecipeUpdated: Wed May 14 03:36:53 2008
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 choc…
Recipe for Asparagus with Serrano Ham and Bechamel Sauce- Esparragos…Updated: Wed May 14 03:26:26 2008
Fresh green asparagus is lightly steamed, then wrapped in a paper-thin slice of Serrano ham and drizzled with bechamel sauce. Sprinkle with a bit of grated parmesan cheese. Bake until golden brown…
Tapas - Piquillo Peppers Stuffed with Cod Recipe - Pimientos Relleno…Updated: Wed May 14 03:22:13 2008
A superb "tapa" from the North of Spain, it is very popular. Sweet and tasty roasted piquillo peppers stuffed with a mixture of salt cod, white wine, onions and garlic. Dipped in egg and…
Tapas - Fried Cod Fish Balls Recipe - Bolas de Bacalao FritoUpdated: Wed May 14 03:17:24 2008
These little fish balls are absolutely delicious! Salt-dried cod is mixed with green onion, garlic, lemon and egg, covered in breadcrumbs and fried. Serve with "alioli" sauce (garlic may…
Galicia - Spanish Regional Cuisine of GaliciaUpdated: Tue May 13 17:13:53 2008
Galicia is located in the extreme Northwest of Spain and is known for its fish and seafood, as well as sauces and stews. Learn about the stews, "empanadas" and fish dishes of Galician cu…
Paella - Introduction to Spanish PaellaUpdated: Tue May 13 17:06:21 2008
Paella is currently an internationally known rice dish from Spain. It originated in the fields of a region called Valencia in eastern Spain. Today [i]paella[/i] is made in every region of Spain, …
How to Make Paella - Spanish Seafood Rice Recipe - Paella de Marisco…Updated: Tue May 13 17:04:18 2008
Learn how to prepare the internationally popular dish of Spanish cuisine, [i]paella[/i] in a step-by-step tutorial with photographs. This version of [i]paella[/i] is a spectacular chicken, seafood…
Easy Spanish Bread Pudding Recipe - Easy Torrijas RecipeCreated: Tue May 13 04:35:36 2008
Once you´ve tried "torrijas," you'll be hooked! Madrilenos love this Spanish version of bread pudding. Take day-old French or white bread and dip in milk, then eggs and fry in a fryi…
Asparagus - Esparrago in Spanish Food - Asparagus a Seasonal FoodCreated: Tue May 13 03:07:15 2008
Popular in Spain, asparagus or in Spanish "esparrago" is considered a culinary delicacy. Spanish use asparagus fresh or canned and eat it in salads, side dishes and in omelets and soups. …
Salmon in Green Sauce - Recipe for Salmon en Salsa Verde - Salmon in…Updated: Sun May 11 17:44:41 2008
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…
Tomato Bread Recipe - Pan con Tomate Recipe Tomatoe BreadCreated: Sat May 10 05:01:56 2008
Tomato Bread is simply toasted bread rubbed with fresh garlic and ripe tomato, then drizzled with olive oil and a bit of salt. It can be eaten by itself, but is often topped with cheese, ham or sau…
How to Make Empanadas Gallegas - Galician Turnovers - Spanish TapasUpdated: Sat May 10 03:23:58 2008
"Empanadas" are turnovers originally from Galicia, a northwestern province in Spain. "Emapanadas Gallegas" or in English, Galician Turnovers are very popular and have spread to …
Spanish Tapas - How to Make Tigres - Stuffed Mussels TapasUpdated: Sat May 10 03:22:01 2008
If you have ever been to Spain, you’ve most likely tasted “tigres,” mussels that have been stuffed, breaded and fried. Although you may see them in "tapa" bars in Madrid a…
Spanish Omelet - Recipe for Spanish Omelet - Tortilla Espanola Tort…Updated: Sat May 10 00:20:25 2008
"La Tortilla Española" - The Spanish Omelet is also called "Tortilla de Patata" or Potato Omelet. It is the best-loved and most popular dish in Spain, served at home and i…
Spanish Orange and Avocado Salad - Recipe for Ensalada de Naranja y …Created: Fri May 9 23:34:10 2008
This salad is easy to prepare, colorful and delicious. Brightly-colored sweet oranges, creamy green avocados, red onions and black olives make a “fiesta” on your plate. Because of the ci…
Red Cabbage San Isidro Style Recipe – Lombarda de San IsidroUpdated: Fri May 9 23:32:26 2008
This red Cabbage recipe from Madrid is baked with apples, that give it a sweet taste, onions, potatoes and ham, which gives makes it salty, too. This is a good side dish to serve with a pork roast…
Simple Asturian Bean and Sausage Casserole Recipe - Simple Fabada As…Updated: Fri May 9 23:31:28 2008
"Fabada Asturiana" is a typical and very traditional dish from Asturias, made with beans, sausage, ham, meat and tomatoes. If you don't have the time or all the ingredients, try this sim…
Valencian Noodle Paella Fideua Recipe- FideuŕUpdated: Fri May 9 23:29:44 2008
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…
Spanish Tapas - Marinated Spicy Pork - Recipe for PicadilloUpdated: Fri May 9 23:28:40 2008
Cubes of pork are marinated overnight in a spicy mixture of paprika, garlic and white wine. Then the pork is quickly stir-fried and served with bread and/or fried potatoes. This is a very easy re…
Fish and Clams in Garlic Wine Sauce Recipe - Spanish Seafood RecipeUpdated: Fri May 9 23:27:02 2008
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…
Spanish Tapas - Murcian Style Clams Recipe - Almejas a la MurcianaUpdated: Fri May 9 23:15:47 2008
If you can buy fresh clams at the market, this is a simple recipe for Clams Murcian Style. They are bathed in a colorful and tasty sauce made of white wine, garlic and onions that has a slight bit…
Oven-Baked Rice - Recipe for Arroz al Horno - Arros al Forn Arroz a…Created: Fri May 9 04:37:09 2008
The region of Valencia is known for its many rice dishes, like [i]paella[/i], but there are so many other mouth-watering rice dishes to enjoy, like [i]arroz al horno[/i]. In the Valencian language,…
Spanish Mother's Day BrunchUpdated: Thu May 8 15:22:32 2008
Fresh seasonal ingredients of Spring make this menu perfect for a Mother’s Day brunch or a dinner party in May. …
Orange Flan - Orange Flan Recipe - Flan de Naranja Spanish DessertsUpdated: Tue May 6 00:08:10 2008
Orange flan is a variation of the traditional Spanish flan, a vanilla custard topped with caramel sauce. This variation is lighter, but has an intense orange flavor that refreshes the palate as wel…
Flan - Spanish Flan Recipe - Custard with Caramel Sauce RecipeUpdated: Mon May 5 20:17:11 2008
[i]Flan[/i] is a vanilla egg custard, topped with caramel sauce. It is one of the most popular desserts, served everywhere in Spain. [i]Flan[/i] is a great finish to a scrumptious meal because ev…
Asturian-Style Beef in White Wine Sauce Recipe - Carne Gobernada Re…Created: Mon May 5 20:14:46 2008
"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 th…
Asturias - Spanish Regional Cuisine of AsturiasUpdated: Thu May 1 02:40:55 2008
Asturias, a province in the northeastern corner of the Iberian Peninsula with a natural beauty and exquisite cuisine. Regional cuisine of Asturias includes fresh salmon, tasty "Fabada Asturia…
Valencia - Spanish Regional Cuisine of ValenciaUpdated: Sat Apr 19 00:59:55 2008
Valencia is well-known for its rice dishes, in particular "paella." It is also the region where the Spanish almond candy "turron" originates. Learn all about what you should e…
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