Before you look at this recipe and think it sounds strange… no! Gazpacho is NOT supposed to be chunky. So if you’re looking for the kind of gazpacho that is more like salsa than anything else, you won’t find in here. In Spain, gazpacho is (in my experience anyway) always smooth. [...]
Shrimp. Lemon. Herbs. Garlic. Butter. If all of these things in the title of one recipe don’t convince you, then this recipe’s not for you. If, on the other hand, you’re like me and you start drooling at the idea of this combination of ingredients, you’ll love this recipe. Basically, [...]
When you have so much meat on the grill, it can be fun to have something a little different. These are tasty, rich little appetizers that are easy to make and even easier to eat. Serve them with honey mustard, ranch dressing, or spicy brown mustard for dipping. You can make up the [...]
These little tapas on the grill make wonderful appetizers or are a perfect part of your main meal. They’re also perfect for a tapas party, served with buckets of wine and beer (or a little sangria) under the summer sun. A perfect addition to a summer barbecue!
For even more flavor, baste these tasty [...]
One of my favorite things about the holiday season is the food. While summer has me running around and worrying about how much my legs jiggle in a dress, winter has me covering up and chowing down without a care in the world. And while a mainstay of autumn and winter cuisine is [...]
No matter what you call it: alioli, ali-olio, aioli, or any other combination of words meaning “garlic” and “oil”, this is just about the best tasting sauce in the world. Here in Spain (where it’s called alioli), this is served with all kinds of tapas dishes: patatas bravas, calamari, croquettes, you name it. [...]
Yes, yes. I know that tortilla de patata is supposed to be the most wonderful thing on earth. And I know that Spain is full of wonderful, rich foods and all that good stuff. But I can’t help it. My favorite Spanish lunch is the most simple and unimpressive: a big [...]
I saw this cod recipe recipe on TV a few days ago (you know– one of those news shows where they go around videotaping restaurant chefs preparing their food), and just had to make it. It just looked delicious. It’s from some restaurant in the south of Spain, but unfortunately I didn’t write [...]
