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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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Bacalhoada

Bacalhoada is a very popular Portuguese bacalhau (salt cod) dish served on Fridays, Easter and Christmas Eve. There are some similar Spanish dishes, but they tend to be more stew like, wheras bacalhoada looks far more attractive with it’s layered … Continue reading

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Sopa de Habas

I came across a recipe for Maccu di San Giuseppe recently, a dried broad bean and fennel soup traditionally served on St. Joseph’s Day in Sicily. The correct day (19th March) was long gone, but I love broad beans and … 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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Mutton Casserole

Mutton is the name given to meat from grown up sheep, tasting similar to lamb, but with a slightly more prounced flavour and firmer texture, so ideal for stews and casseroles. A sheep’s meat is called lamb up until it’s … Continue reading

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Carne con Tomate

Carne con Tomate is a classic Andalucian dish made with meat and tomatoes. The meat in question is usually beef or pork. I had some soft ripe tomatoes in the fridge along with leftover roast pork so it seemed like … Continue reading

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Estofado de Carne con Patatas

Estofado de Carne con Patatas is a meat stew with potatoes, flavoured with saffron. The meat in question is likely to be beef – carne means meat, but in general, recipes with carne contain beef. When buying stock cubes, caldo … Continue reading

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