This is a traditional recipe from Toledo, the old and famous city in Spain, very important place that once was the main city for muslims, jews and christians, living all together. It was too the Spain`s Capital during the reign of the Visigoths in Spain, which took place from mid-5th century until the beginning of the 8th century. It is a very easy...
The word "cocido" in Spanish means "boiled". There are a lot of "boiled" recipes in Spain, but this is the only one to be called like that. It is quite different in every part of Spain, changing the ingredients from the North to the South, even in every home ! Actually, this meal consists in two dishes: everything is cooked at the same time,...
INGREDIENTS: 750 grs. mince meat 2 eggs lightly beaten 1 cup of fresh breadcrumbs 60 grs. pine nuts (piñones) 100 grs. mushrooms, chopped 1 onion, chopped 1 big tomato, grated 1 glass of white wine 100 grs. peas 3 cloves of garlic, grated salt, pepper, cinnamon, parsley METHOD: In a big bowl put together the meat, eggs, breadcrumbs, pine nuts, garlic, parsley, salt and pepper. Add...
SPANISH PAELLA DE VERDURAS (SUITABLE FOR VEGETARIANS AND VEGANS) Yes! At last! The famouse Spanish Paella. Like other Spanish recipes, there are as many recipes for paella as homes. It can be cooked with pork, chicken, fish, seafood, rabbit (yes, rabbit), vegetables, or a mixture. We cook a type of paella with squid and its ink, called "arroz negro" (black rice) and it...
