31 Thursday Jan 2013
Posted in Starters and Snacks
Oranges are in season and as a good Spanish I devour them through the winter. But not only as dessert, they can go in salads and soups.
This soup will help you through the winter, full of vitamins and iron. And is also a good looking dish…
The music today is from the Trinity College Orchestra playing Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side of the Moon”.
22 Tuesday Jan 2013
Posted in Cakes and Biscuits, Starters and Snacks
Going through the kitchen cabinets at home I spotted a couple of packages of oats. I like my porridge in the morning but it is going in seasons. I go mad for a week and I stock up for a month and then I get bored.
Let’s find a new life to those poor porridge oats hiding in the kitchen.
Mornings are definitely better with your own Granola!
A great song : The Killing Moon by Echo and the Bunnymen.
31 Wednesday Oct 2012
Posted in Breads, Fish and Seafood, Starters and Snacks
Together with the cockles Empanada this is my favorite. I am mad about Salty Cod. It has a beautiful flavour and texture. Very different to the fresh one.
And this Empanada…with the raising contrast…and the Pimenton touch… And it gets better the next day when the pastry has absorbed all the flavours.
Enjoy it with a cold Albariño.
Music…Over and Over by Morcheeba
19 Friday Oct 2012
Posted in Breads, Fish and Seafood, Starters and Snacks
Empanadillas are the smaller version of Empanadas. They admit almost any filling so there are a good solution to get rid of leftovers.
I like the exotic touch of Fennel seeds on these ones.
The pastry is quite easy to make and I don’t recommend you to use puff pastry or shortcrust…it is not the same. You could also use butter instead of Olive Oil, the same pastry used for the Torta Pascualina.
If you have any extravagant ideas for Empanadillas fillings please let me know. I will be happy to try them!
Music by Pearl Jam: Black
15 Monday Oct 2012
Posted in Cakes and Biscuits, Starters and Snacks
After the Red Grape Fruit Tarte Tatin I made last week I was anxious to try a savory one. And now I am not sure which one is better.
The tomato one just melts in your mouth. It is not properly savory, I would say is sweet, bit bitter and savory. And buttery too. Delicious.
For a Monday American Pie by Don McLean.
Have a good week!
21 Friday Sep 2012
Posted in Fish and Seafood, Starters and Snacks
Another easy and healthy for the weekend. Have a good one!
The great Dean Martin is in charge of the music. Ain’t That a Kick in the Head
29 Tuesday May 2012
Posted in Starters and Snacks
Patatas Bravas are a lovely and simple dish. It is usually served as a Tapa, and free in many places when you get a beer.
The secret is the sauce and crispy potatoes. I have to say I am very proud of my sauce, it transported me to a Madrid bar with the first bite.
And with a very Spanish dish is coming a very Spanish musician, and one of the greatest guitarists: Paco de Lucia playing Entre Dos Aguas
26 Saturday May 2012
Posted in Starters and Snacks
A very typical Spanish dish. Tortilla de Patata. And full of controversy. In Spain we are divided about everything. Onion or not onion in the Tortilla. I like both.
This is a different way of presenting it with the sweet pepper flavour as a plus. Can be served as Tapas or as main course is you use bigger peppers.
*Try adding a bit of Chorizo to the potato/egg mix.
The music. Happy song with sad lyrics. And the demonstrators anthem at People’s Park, Berkeley, in 1969. Bad Moon Rising by Creedence Clearwater Revival.
22 Tuesday May 2012
Posted in Salads, Starters and Snacks
20 Sunday May 2012
Posted in Salads, Starters and Snacks
I tried this recipe a couple of years ago in Logroño. I liked its simplicity and freshness, specially after a good few glasses of wine.
If you go to Logroño, you can’t miss the area called Calle Laurel. A paradise for wine and tapas lovers.
Today’s song is from Seasick Steve. A great artist who gives everything on the stage. I met him a couple of years ago and we had a very funny conversation.
