Arroz con Pollo - Yellow Rice and ChickenSpanish, Cuban, South American - a traditional and popular ethnic dish, this ranks among my all time favorites and is comfort food at its best! Most often accompanied by black beans (see link) and green peas. Rice takes on a yellow cast from that most expensive of all herbs - saffron. My mom-in-law used a flavoring packet called Vigo… |
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PaellaWell, it has been a long time coming, but I finally am able to post the long awaited Paella article. There is so much to say about Paella that it's impossible to know where to begin. I will start by saying the Paella pictured above, is the one I made in Arizona for Felicia Sorensen, world renown Chef of Sri Lankin cuisine. Today,… |
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Bica mantecada with corn flourA dense cake, popular in Northwestern Spain, usually made with bread flour and lots of butter, here with the addition of corn flour. |
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Tapa of mini-tartlets with quail eggsUpdating a very, very traditional Spanish dish, huevos al plato, meaning eggs cooked on a plate... now with quail eggs on 2-bite-sized tartlets. |
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Crab salpicónA light and refreshing crab salad typical from Northwestern Spain, breeze from the Atlantic sea on your plate! |
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Boquerones en vinagre or marinated anchoviesOne of the most ubiquitous tapas in Spain, light, healthy and delicious anchovies marinated in vinegar and oil. |
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Panizas or chickpea frittersPanizas are typical from the Cádiz province in Andalusia, where the Sherry wines come from. They are made from chickpea flour, boiled in water, made into a dough thicker than potato mash, then sliced in small pieces and fried. They look suspiciously similar to Provençal panisses, and I heard there is a very similar thing in the south… |
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Tomato and watermelon soup by Ferrán AdriáDo 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! |
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Tortillas de camarones or shrimp tortillasTortillas de camarones from Andalusia are made with a tiny type of shrimp called camarón and chickpea flour and are typical of the Cádiz province. They are delicious with a glass of chilled fino or manzanilla, on a bar terrace... |
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SalmorejoA less known cousin of gazpacho, thicker but also refreshing. |
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