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Lomo de Orza

Lomo de Orza is an old fashioned Spanish method of curing and preserving pork loin in lard (manceta de cerdo), very much like duck confit. Preserving pork in it’s own fat is thought to predate duck confit by several centuries. … Continue reading

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Albóndigas De Pollo

I have been meaning to post an Albóndigas de Pollo (chicken meatball) recipe for some time. I distinctly remember eating some excellent Albóndigas at El Rellotge in Sant Pol de Mar, a few years ago. I thought they were made … Continue reading

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Pinchos Morunos

I intended to write a post on Pinchos Morunos (Moorish Skewers) about 10 years ago. I had them prepared and marinating overnight, but it rained the next day, so I scorched them in a frying pan and finished them off … Continue reading

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Estofado de Cordero con Patatas y Arroz

I cooked a roast shoulder of lamb on Sunday and while looking at recipes for leftover lamb, came across a few for Estofado de Cordero con Patatas y Arroz – lamb stew with potatoes and rice, which sounded perfect. You … Continue reading

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Carne Asada

My friend Catie asked me to cook a barbecue on Sunday and of course I agreed! Initially I thought of cooking Carne de Cerdo en Adobo, but another friend wanted to do marinated pork, so I had a rethink and … 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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Solomillo Adobado

Solomillo Adobado (marinated tenderloin) is a classic Spanish pork dish. In Spain you will find pork and ham in almost everything – this dates back to the Inquisition, where eating the meat of a pig proved that you were a … Continue reading

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Pissaladière

The Pissaladière is an anchovy, olive and onion topped flat bread, which is synonymous with the city of Nice. It’s thought that the origin of the pissaladière is likely to be Genoa (Italy), where they have been eating a Pizza … Continue reading

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Carne de Cerdo en Adobo

The preservation of meat and fish in Adobo went to South America with the Spanish after 1492. The original recipe containing red wine vinegar and olive oil, preserved food in barrels during long sea voyages. Columbus brought pimentón (smoked ground … Continue reading

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Pollo en Adobo

This week I came across a cheap chicken and no, not factory farmed – it was free range and corn fed! I thought it might need some preservation in order to keep it “fresh” for Sunday, so my choice was … Continue reading

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