spanish cuisine

Spanish cuisine (Spanish: cocina española) consists of the traditions and practices of Spanish cooking. It features considerable regional diversity, with significant differences among the traditions of each of Spain's regional cuisines.
Olive oil (of which Spain is the world's largest producer) is extensively used in Spanish cuisine. It forms the base of many vegetable sauces (known in Spanish as sofritos). Herbs most commonly used include parsley, oregano, rosemary and thyme. The use of garlic has been noted as common in Spanish cooking. The most-used meats in Spanish cuisine include chicken, pork, lamb and veal. Fish and seafood are also consumed on a regular basis. Tapas and pinchos are snacks and appetizers commonly served in bars and cafes.

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    Recipe Traditional Spanish Rabo de Toro ( Bull / Ox Tail)

    This is one of the traditional Andalusian specialties served throughout the Iberian Peninsula and a very simple récipe to créate .. Ingredients: 1 kilo of Rabo de toro ( Bull´s Tail ) ( One can sub Angus Tails ) 2 potatoes peeled and diced 3 tomatoes ( de-seeded and peeled) and minced 2...
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    Recipe Spanish Fish & Shellfish Soup & Saffron (Sopa de Pescado al Azafran)

    After, Elizabeth had told me of her gastro adventure in El Puerto de Santa Maria, Cadiz, Andalusia, I had decided to provide her with this récipe, which she raved about .. Spanish Fish & Shellfish Soup & Saffron ( Sopa de Pescado al Azafran ) .. 1 Kilo of firm White fish ( Grouper or Cod for...
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    Recipe Spanish Canapés Alta Cocina Tapas

    Top notch or alta cocina tapas have been innovated and created by uncountable Chefs and here a few to wet your appetite .. 1) Montadito de Salmón ( & Red Prawns) Slice a baguette into 1 inch thick slices. With a "pipette" or eye dropper, squirt or squeeze a couple of drops of Extra Virgin...
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    Recipe Tapas: Spanish Fresh Sausage & Chunky Potatoes.

    Photo Copyright: Francesca Guillamet Patata Bravas, or Spanish spicy potatoes are one of the most popular Spanish tapas in the country. However, this récipe is not Patatas Bravas, it is fresh grilled sausages served in a terracotta earthenware with chunky potatoes (the same chunky potatoes as...
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    Recipe Spanish Potato Omelette (Tortilla Española)

    In Spain, the humble simple Tapa (appetiser) , ever so popular, the Potato Omelette, the Tortilla Española, is revered & worshipped like a priceless masterpiece of art. Round, yellow Golden and can be eaten hot or cold. Recipe: 750 Grams of potatoes ( for frying ) 345 Ml. Spanish Evoo (...
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    Recipe Traditional Spanish Roast Whole Suckling Piglet / Cochinillo

    Photo By: Francesca M. Guillamet .. A suckling piglet or Cochinillo / Lechón / Tostón is a tiny piglet fed on its´ mother´s milk and traditionally, this roast dates back to the Roman Empire´s feasts, and has been prepared for centuries in Castilla León in wooden stoves called Hornos de...
  7. Ken Natton

    Recipe Spanish Chicken Stew

    Right, apropos of nothing whatever, I have decided to throw this recipe up. And this one does not come from a TV chef. Some time ago now, I had a day when I was pondering what to do for tea and had a strong feeling of rebelling against doing any of the standard things I had done dozens of time...
  8. GadgetGuy

    Has anyone ever made Paella?

    Have any of you ever made this dish? It is a Spanish dish, consisting of rice, seafood (shrimp & mussels), sometimes chicken, water & seasonings. I just saw it being made on the Food Network's Guy & Hunter's European Vacation. I've always wanted to make this, but haven't yet. How do you make...
  9. Caribbean girl

    Recipe Spanish omelette

    Omelettes are one of my favourite breakfast meals and they can be made in various forms. See one of the recipes for making a Spanish omelette below. Ingredients: 4 eggs 1 onion 1 tomato (large) Oil for frying 1 tablespoon salad oil 1 tablespoon raisins (cut up finely) 1 teaspoon olives (cut...
  10. sorrowscall

    Recipe Spanish Rice Balls

    I think this might also be called something else but I've always called it Spanish Rice Balls. To make it, you'll need the following: 1. However much cooked Spanish rice you want to use in the recipe. 2. Depending on how many balls you are making, you will need that amount of cooked sausage or...
  11. Sandra Piddock

    Do you like gazpacho?

    Gazpacho is cold Spanish tomato soup, and until a few days ago, I wouldn't have touched it. The words 'cold' and 'soup' should never be joined, in my opinion. On Sunday, we went out for a meal with friends, and one of the starters - of which we were served a selection - was gazpacho. Because...
  12. Sandra Piddock

    Your favourite tapas?

    This post was inspired by this BBC Good Food feature on tapas. When we go out for lunch in Spain, or when I'm entertaining here in the UK or over there, I love a selection of tapas. My own particular favourites are: tortilla albondigas (meatballs) magre de cerdo (tomato-based pork stew)...
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