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Pastas del Consejo or Council cookies

Pastas del Consejo or Council cookies by Guest of winter

Pastas del Consejo, meaning Council cookies, are typical Madrilenian confections, one among the many specialties of one of the more traditional pastry shops in Madrid, El Riojano, located at number 10 the Calle Mayor. They are small cookies in the form of a double spiral, also shaped as small rolls, as the famous panecillos de San…

5 votes
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Grandma Libia's croquetas

Grandma Libia's croquetas by Guest of winter

Traditional children's fare and a delectable tapa

5 votes
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Tomato and watermelon soup by Ferrán Adriá

Tomato and watermelon soup by Ferrán Adriá by Guest of winter

Do you know Ferrán Adriá? Yes, the world famous Spanish chef. Here's one of his simplest recipes. It is perfect for the summer, refreshing as a gazpacho, but even lighter. And quick to make!

5 votes
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My grandmother's migas

My grandmother's migas by Guest of winter

A very traditional Spanish dish, originally shepherd's fare, of diced bread stir-fried with chorizo, ham and paprika

5 votes
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Carnival flowers

Carnival flowers by Guest of winter

Typical Carnival cookies, made with a mold and deep fried, light and crispy and not oily at all.

4 votes
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Hazelnut mantecados

Hazelnut mantecados by Guest of winter

Typical Christmas biscuits, crumbly and brimming with hazelnut flavor.

3 votes
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Matcha tea and mascarpone tart

Matcha tea and mascarpone tart by Guest of winter

A very light and delicate tart with a matcha tea mousse layer and a mascarpone mousse layer on top of cake... topped with little mousse shells. Easier than you think!

3 votes
3894 views
Old-fashioned potted crab

Old-fashioned potted crab by Guest of winter

To pot crab was originally a short-term preserving method. Now it's a delicacy of crab meat, butter and herbs to serve as a spread.

3 votes
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Sweet sourdough cinammon bread

Sweet sourdough cinammon bread by Guest of winter

A fluffy and tender sweet bread with dried fruits and brimming with the aroma of cinammon. For the sourdough lovers.

3 votes
5119 views
Spelt pain a l'ancienne

Spelt pain a l'ancienne by Guest of winter

A bread from Peter Reinhart's The Bread Baker's Apprentice, a very easy one because it hardly needs any kneading and it only ferments once. And with a stunning result.

3 votes
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