The tortilla española is similar to a frittata and nothing like the tortillas used in Mexican food. Tortillas de patatas, filled with thinly sliced potatoes, are one of the most popular kinds of tortilla that you will find but you can also add the veggies and meats of your choice.
Monday, April 19, 2010
Paella has become the national dish of Spain and a symbol of Spanish cuisine in the eyes of many people outside of Spain. However, though you can find paella throughout Spain, it is truly a regional specialty of Valencia. Traditionally, the seasonings in paella are simple – saffron, garlic, salt and pepper – allowing the natural flavors of the meats and seafood to shine. But the beauty of this dish is that you can load it with the ingredients of your choice. My personal favorite is paella mixta, made with all sorts of seafood, sausage and chicken.
Sunday, April 18, 2010
One of our favorite Mexican restaurants makes a salsa out of chiles de Arbol, which has a different spice than the red salsas that you typically find at Mexican restaurants. After many incredible meals at this restaurant, we decided to try to make the chile de Arbol salsa at home. Our recipe is essentially our homemade salsa verde with the addition of chiles de Arbol. You can vary the spice level by adjusting the quantity of chiles.
Friday, April 16, 2010
This creamy potato salad is reminiscent of the classic potato salad that I had growing up. I love that I now don’t have to feel guilty while eating it. It is made with light sour cream instead of mayonnaise so it is actually a nutritious side dish loaded with vegetables, healthy proteins and starch.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
These spicy fried fish fillets from Kenya are simple to make. I was surprised to discover that the seasoning is very similar to other rubs and marinades that we often use for chicken and fish, comprised of several of our “go-to” ingredients that you, too, will most likely have on hand.
Monday, April 12, 2010
This recipe comes from my good friend, Milena, in Germany. Similar to crêpes, German pancakes are large and thin and can be used for both sweet and savory dishes. When I made these recently for breakfast, I made the sweeter version and added grated apples and blueberries to some of the pancakes.
Sunday, April 11, 2010
S’more cookies are rich, gooey and easy to make. They are a fun twist on a classic campfire treat. Make the s’mores with the cookie of your choice. Once you try one, you’ll be asking for…s’more.
Friday, April 9, 2010
The following recipe provides a basic outline of Thai Chicken Curry but you can adjust the quantity of the ingredients according to your taste. Alter the spice with the chiles, the salt with the fish sauce, and the flavor and color with the curry paste.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
This enchilada sauce is a cinch to make but it isn’t lacking in flavor. In a side-by-side taste test with a more in-depth and time-consuming sauce, my family chose this one as the favorite. I have given rough quantities of the spices that I use but I usually end up doctoring the sauce to taste.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Arroz con Leche, literally “rice with milk,” is a traditional Spanish dessert that is also popular all throughout Latin America. Variations of rice pudding can be found around the world and this is the Spanish take on it. I love the simplicity of this recipe – rice, milk, a cinnamon stick and sugar. It is easy to make as long as you have forty minutes to an hour to watch it and stir it frequently.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
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