Archive for April, 2008
Real Paella Not Risotto
A Paella, correctly pronounced "paelya" and not "payella" is probably the most famous dish of Spain and sadly enough nearly always wrongly described in cookbooks by star cooks as Gordon Ramsay and Jamie Oliver.
Traditionally, paellas were made as lunch in the field by sheperds and therefore did not contain any fish or crustacians.
The following is […]Chicken Chilindron
From Spain and the World Table — posted by philip dreger
Escalivada
Catalonians eat this dish as a first course or as an accompaniment to meats. The special characteristic of these roasted vegetables is their smoky flavor. I have prepared them in the oven with good results. — posted by English_Rose
Chicken Drummettes Valencia
From 365 Great BBQ and Grilling Recipes. Note marination time. Perfect for OAMC. — posted by dicentra
Prawn and Jamon Brochettas
Very simple and very tasty snack or addition to BBQ or tapas evening.
If you can’t get hold of serrano ham, you can replace with parma or pruscietta. — posted by Snowbunny AndorraCrispy Squid With Capers
Very easy addition to a tapas evening, or just on its own as a snack. The crispy capers themselves are quite lovely!
Serve with garlic mayo and lemon wedges.
To clean the squid, firstly remove the solid clear shaft running from the head to the end of the body. Pull the head away from the body slowly […]Spanish Rice With Shrimp
Cooking LIght Jan 2003. — posted by dicentra
Clams With Chorizos
From "Tapas for a Crowd", Good Food Magazine, June 1986. Preparation time does not include 2 hours chilling time. — posted by JackieOhNo!
Pepper and Potato Tortilla
"Traditionally a Spanish dish, tortilla is best eaten cold in chunky wedges and makes an ideal picnic food." This comes via 500 All Time Great Recipes. We love this! Notice how I have not included the cooling time for the potatoes. I have, also, used leftover potatoes for this. — posted by […]
Basque Garbanzo Bean Soup
My mother got this recipe from one of her "Women’s magazines". It has been a favorite ever since. It can also be served over couscous. — posted by mischiefmanaged
