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Conejo al Limón

Posted on April 6, 2024 by Mad Dog

Conejo al Limón, is a very simple Spanish dish of braised rabbit with a lemon, garlic and herb sauce. All the ingredients come from the old world and it’s not hard to believe that the Iberians were eating similar at … Continue reading →

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Bacalao con Samfaina

Posted on December 16, 2023 by Mad Dog

Bacalao con Samfaina (bacallà amb samfaina in Catalan) is a traditional salt cod dish from Catalunya, served on religious holidays, such as Christmas Eve or Good Friday. Samfaina, (also spelled Sanfaina and Xamfaina) is a dish of cooked vegetables, similar … Continue reading →

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Albóndigas De Pollo

Posted on September 9, 2023 by Mad Dog

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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Estofado de Cordero con Patatas y Arroz

Posted on July 15, 2023 by Mad Dog

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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Pollo Guisado

Posted on July 1, 2023 by Mad Dog

Pollo Guisado is a simple Spanish stew made of chicken and vegetables, flavoured with saffron. The saffron makes the chicken taste of flowers, a little like the floral notes in gumbo filé or Metaxa 7 Star brandy. Saffron (azafrán) probably … Continue reading →

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Empanada de Pavo

Posted on February 4, 2023 by Mad Dog

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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Mutton Casserole

Posted on November 26, 2022 by Mad Dog

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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Hígados de Pollo al Jerez

Posted on August 13, 2022 by Mad Dog

Hígados de Pollo al Jerez is a simple chicken liver dish with sherry that packs an incredible punch! This is probably my favourite chicken liver recipe, which can be served as a tapa, with triangles of fried bread, or as … Continue reading →

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Guisantes Salteados con Beicon

Posted on June 11, 2022 by Mad Dog

Peas, sautéed with bacon (sometimes jamón) is a very popular starter on a Menú del Día in Barcelona. The bacon can be swapped for small prawns (see here) and I’ve even seen it as a main course with an egg … Continue reading →

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Cazuela de Garbanzos con Chorizo y Panceta

Posted on April 30, 2022 by Mad Dog

Cazuela de Garbanzos con Chorizo y Panceta is a typical and delicious Spanish stew, using fairly basic ingredients. The recipe may vary from town to town and when times were hard, one solo chorizo (no panceta or stock) would suffice … Continue reading →

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