Breadcrumb fritters in honey syrup

March 26, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Torrijas-clásicas

I love Spanish food, and this recipe is no exception. Torrijas are a traditional Spanish Easter treat sweetened with honey. I had only had them once when I went desperately in search of a recipe simply because I knew for a fact I would not find them - sad thing is now that I actually spend a great deal of my time in Spain I have no need to make them! Sad, but very true. The local pastry stores do them far better than I do, and we can often buy them straight from the monastries too. This recipe … [Read more...]

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Croquetas de jamon

February 19, 2007 By Leave a Comment
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I first had Croquetas de Jamon when I was on holiday in Nerja, Spain - granted back then they were of the store bought frozen variety but my god they were so very good! They were filled with Jamon de Serrano, a wonderful cured Spanish Ham (one of their greatest exports in my humble opinion). We would have them with a simple tomato salad for lunch. The salad would be drizzled with olive oil, sherry vinega and a light dusting of salt and pepper. Good things sometimes are the most … [Read more...]

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Fabada

November 23, 2006 By Leave a Comment
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Today I am attempting to introduce a little of Spain into my house by cooking a traditional fabada. Fabada is probably the second most famous Spanish dish after Paella, and I was taught by my ex amigos mama - the scariest women I have ever met. She was however a fantastic cook and I will forever be greatful for giving me this recipe. It is wonderful served on the day, but I do find that a second portion warmed up the following day has a wonderful depth of flavour. Ingredients : 4/6 … [Read more...]

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Albondigas [Meatballs in Tomato Sauce]

November 23, 2006 By Leave a Comment
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I am on a roll here - spanish foods in all their glory. Whenever I cook these dishes I always recall a women at a hotel I stayed at gasping in horror as we mentioned we love Spanish food "but its all greasy, and they eat anything that moves you know". This was as she shovelled down fork after fork of Albondigas. It was ashamed to be English in that room. But Spanish food is at it best in recipes like the above. I love these served with just a piece of barra de pan...or rustic spanish … [Read more...]

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Arroz con Leche [Rice Pudding]

November 23, 2006 By Leave a Comment
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Rice Pudding has to be one of the ultimate comfort foods, and while I will always defend the great British rice pudding I do love "Arroz con leche". I should get therecipeblog.co.uk up and running really. I like it warm or cold depending on the season. I remember late evenings meals sat out on the terrace overlooking Lake Iznajar munching Arroz con leche from little terracotta bowls. When in Spain you can buy versions of this ready made in most supermarkets, but it is never quite the same as … [Read more...]

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Sangria

November 23, 2006 By Leave a Comment
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I have been enjoying exploring Spanish cuisine so much of late that I thought I would give you alcoholics a little treat today - my recipe [stolen from many many people] for Sangria. There are actually many variations of this recipe, which vary in fruit, type and quantity of alcohol or soda. Whichever one you chose remember one thing - it must be chilled. This recipe makes 2 pints 1 bottle dry full bodied red wine 1 can fizzy orange, chilled 1 can fizzy lemon, chilled Spanish … [Read more...]

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