Category Archives: Meat

Arroz con Pollo

Arroz con Pollo (baked rice and chicken) must be one of the simplest Spanish rice dishes and can be seen as a precursor to Paella, in a similar way to Arroz al Horno. There’s some debate over the origins on … Continue reading

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Turkey Pie

Back in February I made an Empanada de Pavo with leftover turkey from Christmas dinner. At the time, I realised there was still a decent ammount of meat (and a little stuffing) still in the freezer, which I saved for … Continue reading

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Fabada Asturiana

Fabada Asturiana is probably the most famous regional dish from Asturias, containing white beans and cured meats. The Pinicipality of Asturias is a mountainous region on the Atlantic coast of north western Spain. Asturias was part of Roman Hispania, but … Continue reading

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Alubias Blancas con Butifarra

The Catalans have a classic dish of Botifarra del País con Judías Blanc y Alioli – country sausage with white beans and allioli. Botifarra (butifarra in Spanish) sausages date back to the time of the Romans and this dish became popular … Continue reading

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Cajun Macaroni Cheese

You’d be forgiven for thinking that Mac and Cheese was a north American dish, considering it’s popularity and especially since Kraft Dinner is (probably) Canada’s national dish (much like the popularity of Heinz Baked Beans in Britain), but you’d be … Continue reading

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Conejo con Patatas

Conejo con Patatas is a very popular Aragonese dish, where rabbit is cooked in a simple sauce and served with fried potatoes. I saw a version in The Spanish Woman’s Kitchen where chip/fry shaped raw potatoes are pushed into the … Continue reading

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Hígado Asturiano

Asturias is situated on the northern Atlantic coast of Spain. Being mountainous and next to the sea, the region has lush green pastures and you will find fresh milk in Spanish shops with a Central Lechera Asturiana brand, along with … Continue reading

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Sukalki

Sukalki is a beef, pepper and potato dish from Pais Vasco, a region which spans the South West of France and the North West of Spain. The Basque people are quite unique, their language (Euskera) bears no relation to Latin … Continue reading

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Albóndigas con Alubias Blancas

I came across an Italian style recipe for meatballs with cannellini beans and Cavolo Nero last week, which had me looking at similar Spanish recipes …and of course there were lots of them for Albóndigas con Alubias Blancas! So, having … Continue reading

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Empanada de Pavo

The week before Christmas, I cooked a seasonal lunch for 30 people, with my friend Petra. Relative to high turkey prices (due to bird flu) we cooked four 9lb bronze, free range turkeys, in four ovens, with home made stuffing, … Continue reading

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