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Bonito Bonito...

Bonito Bonito... by Iain Macdonald

PagesBonito Bonito...“Para su pagina web!” was the cry from Antonio holding up a full cured tuna fish one Friday morning in his pescaderia. Antonio is also a glazier so one of those surprising situations you have to get used to when customers come into the fish shop and order a pane of glass for their new window…Antonio is passionate…

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Licor 43 Recipe

Licor 43 Recipe by Iain Macdonald

PagesLicor 43 RecipeLicor 43 Spanish liquor, named so as it has 43 ingredients. A popular drink in Spain served chilled over ice and also a key ingredient to many Spanish cocktails. Its not often we do desserts on Top Spanish Tapas or on Orce Serrano Hams but after sampling this in an Orce tapas bar we simply had to share... Licor 43…

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Popular Spanish Recipes

Popular Spanish Recipes by Iain Macdonald

PagesPopular Spanish RecipesPopular Spanish recipes from main meals to simple tapas. Last week we published our 200th recipe on the deli so thought it would be a good idea to see which are the most popular. There are some recipes that you would expect as well as few surprises. So here we are - The 2009 top ten Spanish recipes1.…

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Tomato and Paprika Winter Chutney

Tomato and Paprika Winter Chutney by Iain Macdonald

PagesTomato and Paprika Winter ChutneyMaking chutney... here at Orce Serrano Hams we love to cook, much time is spent in the kitchen trying out recipes given to us from the locals and also a little experimentation here and there. The produce from Orce village is always fresh and plentiful - especially tomatoes, big beef tomatoes, on…

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Chicken Wrapped in Pancetta

Chicken Wrapped in Pancetta by Iain Macdonald

PagesChicken Wrapped in PancettaThis Spanish recipe for "Chicken and Pancetta" is very similar to that old favourite Chicken and Bacon. Two flavours that work very well side by side.For this recipe we used boneless chicken legs, rolled up and then wrapped. This method allows you to stuff the chicken with a little diced serrano ham,…

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Hams from Spain

Hams from Spain by Iain Macdonald

PagesHams from SpainSpanish hams cured for 24 months. A 2 year curing regime results in an exquisite flavour, Grand Reserva "Jamones" direct from Andalucia.Region: Baza / GranadaGrade: Gran Reserva AnejoCuring: 2 yearsWeight: 8.0 – 8.5 kgFlavour: Strong, mature, earthy, ambrosialTexture: Velvety / supreme€ / kilo: 20.63This serrano…

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Cazuela Eggs

Cazuela Eggs by Iain Macdonald

PagesCazuela EggsTerracotta cazuelas, the essential tool found in every Spanish kitchen. A cazuela is a clay dish which is fired and then glazed. Tremendously useful and very hard wearing cazuelas also come in a multitude of sizes from 8cm to almost three feet! Read more on the Spanish cazuela >>>Cazuela eggs, this recipe is one of…

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Spanish Halloween

Spanish Halloween by Iain Macdonald

PagesSpanish HalloweenHalloween in Spain is becoming more popular year by year, the UK and American influence has rubbed off and provides the opportunity for kids of all ages to enjoy Halloween and have a bit of fun on October 31st. After being outdoors trick or treating on a cold Andalucian night what better than some traditional…

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Cooking with Kids

Cooking with Kids by Iain Macdonald

PagesCooking with KidsCooking with the kids... The reason our 7 year old little boy likes to cook and get involved in the kitchen is probably because his parents are never out of there! Maybe a little passion for cooking and Spanish recipes has rubbed off.OK, be prepared for a real gourmet experience! a treat to the senses!"Andalucian…

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Pork in Cider

Pork in Cider by Iain Macdonald

PagesPork in CiderPork and apple, pork and apple sauce, pork and cider... Recipe for pork and Asturian cider. Absolutely delicious!Ingredients:How to Cook:1. Halve then slice the onions and place in the bottom of a large terracotta cazuela.2. Place the pork on top and generously season with the herbs, add crushed garlic and the smoked…

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