This naturally gluten-free cake is made with ground almonds, which are found aplenty on the Spanish island of Majorca (Mallorca). The cake should be beautiful and moist.
A number of years ago in a village in Spain I was served a dish similar to this recipe and thought of it as true comfort food.It was baked in a clay oven. It's been a while but this is my version of it....
My Andalucian landlord passed me this recipe from the south of Spain, land of wine and olive oil and tauromaquia. Stewed for hours in red wine, this oxtail dish has the perfect balance of tanginess and...
Everybody likes chicken and rice. Just about every major culture has some sort of version of this archetypal recipe (by the way, people from minor cultures please save your emails). This is pure down-to-the-bone...
From Spainrecipes.com; this is a classic dish called Merluza y Almejas En Salsa Verde that my abuela used to prepare; a recipe that is one of the front-runners of traditional Basque cooking. Salsa verde...
This is the famous SPANISH Tapas dish that has been messed up by so called chefs around the world. I know there are other recipes for this dish, but, I live in Spain and this is how they are made here....
Recipe from Ryland, Peters, and Small's Tapas Cookbook. These olives need to marinate at room temperature for 6 days prior to serving, so plan ahead. They make a wonderful appetizer for any party and are...
In Galicia where octopus is a longstanding favorite, cooks recommend dipping the octopus three times into boiling water before letting it simmer with onion and bay leaves. It should be tender in one to...
This substantial tortilla is delicious hot or cold. Cut it into chunky wedges and serve for supper or a light lunch.The addition of spicy chorizo and tangy cheese gives it a wonderful, rich flavor. Found...
The first time I mentioned this soup to my mother she recoiled over the thought of garlic soup being served cold. When I had her imagine a Vichyssoise with garlic her curiosity was peaked. This soup is...
This was delicious, quick to prepare, and surprisingly suitable for guests. I must suggest adding clam juice to the broth/wine mixture, as it ties it all together beautifully. My artichokes got a bit mushy,...
Despite the awkward name, this fast and user-friendly wet rub did a fine job flavoring some carne asada I grilled recently (yes, that was redundant). I'm calling it Spanish mustard since I spiked the Dijon...
My grandparents came from Pontevedra, Spain in 1920 through Ellis Island and brought this recipe with them. I grew up eating this dish and my children just love it. Of course, they never measured anything,...
The Spanish and French were the first settlers in Florida and in the early 1800's American settlers grew tired of being under Spanish control. In 1814 General Andrew Jackson captured Pensacola. This resulted...
I got this recipe from a book I bought when I went to visit my grandpa who lives in Spain. I'm proud to have Spaniard blood:D! I'm a whole cultural mix :P It's fun ;)! Enjoy it...
Based on Cooks Illustrated's Garlicky Shrimp slow cooker recipe. This recipe produces a generous amount of flavorful broth, so have some crusty bread on hand to soak it up! This recipe is for a small slow...
Gilda means lollipop, and the classic Gilda is a simple assembly of a guindilla (Spanish chile pepper), an anchovy and an olive. The combination of good-quality pinkish anchovies, smallish, crisp, unwrinkled...
This is very moist and delicious cookie bar that has been in my family for years. Always roll in granulated sugar and store in a container with a tight lid.
This is just delicious! Flavored with saffron, thyme, and extra-virgin olive oil, you're in for a taste treat! From Moosewood Restaurant Low-Fat Favorites.
From the dusty central plains to the islands plopped in the azure waters of the Mediterranean, you'll find the delicious aroma of Gambas al ajillo (Garlic shrimp) wafting from all regions of Spain. This...
This Spanish condiment can be used as an ingredient in your favorite dishes, as a drizzle on salads and grilled vegetables or simply for dipping bread. I make this in mini batches with good results. This...
Macaroni en Salsa de Tomate con Chorizo..found on "About.com" and submitted for ZWT 5. Recipe Note: Spanish Chorizo is very different than Mexican or Caribbean chorizo. Spanish chorizo is a firm, dry sausage...
This is a Spanish cookie recipe that was given to me from my aunt who was from Spain. The cookies need to cook in a very slow oven as you do not want to brown them.
Thie recipe is the last one from the KF tapas party. I am posting this for ZWT III, but my family taste tested the recipe before posting. However, I have to warn those who (like me) don't know this: green...
Malaga is a seaport on the coast of Spain where the people can get the shrimp right off the boats. This is the simple way they like to make it, served with crusty bread or over cooked rice.
This fragrant fish soup from Catalonia is almost a meal in itself. Just add a loaf of bread and a green salad for a hearty supper. From Good Food Magazine, March 1986.
In Seville, chickpeas and spinach (garbanzos con espinacas) is a popular dish served in both fine restaurants and tapas bars. It's simple but incredibly tasty, with plenty of flavor from tomato, raisins...