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Salmorejo (Spanish cold tomato soup)

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Salmorejo is a Spanish cold tomato soup similar to the better-known gazpacho, but even simpler and creamier (though there's no cream). It's easy to make with just a handful of common ingredients and perfect to cool down on a hot day. I've often wondered why gazpacho is generally the only cold Spanish soup that seems to have...

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Chorizo a la sidra (Spanish chorizo in cider)

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Chorizo a la sidra is one of the simplest Spanish tapas as you simply cook slices of chorizo in cider. The meat takes in and gives out flavor to give juicy meat with a meaty, syrupy sauce just begging for you to dip some bread in it. Perfect for snacking on. Spanish tapas come in many...

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Ensaladilla Rusa - Spanish potato salad

Caroline's Cooking — Tue, 11 Apr 2023 15:52:25 +0000

Ensaladilla Rusa is a Spanish tapas dish that is a potato salad loaded with tasty additions. It's easy to make and a perfect addition to any tapas meal, picnics, summer parties and more. I'll be honest, in general I am not the biggest fan of potato salad. I know it is one of those things...

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Escalivada (Catalan roasted vegetables)

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Escalivada is a simple and delicious Catalan side or tapas dish of grilled or roasted vegetables. You don't need many ingredients and it's easy to make, but the result is so tasty and silky smooth. Perfect on bread, with fish and much more. While there are some dishes you will find across Spain, it's also...

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Sauteed Swiss chard with raisins & pine nuts

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Whether you're a greens-sceptic or greens lover, this Catalan-inspired sauteed Swiss chard with raisins and pine nuts will win you over. It's an easy and delicious side dish, that's good for you too. When I first lived in Spain I was in Catalunya, in a relatively small town. I had various challenges settling in such...

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Magdalenas (Spanish muffins)

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 11 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Magdalenas are Spanish lemon and olive oil muffins that you'll find in bakeries across the country. They're easy to make at home, too, with only a few common ingredients. They have a lovely delicate flavor, and are perfect still warm out the oven with coffee. When I lived in Madrid it was my second time...

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Spanish horchata de chufa

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 05 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0000

While the Mexican version is better known in many places, Spanish horchata de chufa made with tiger nuts is actually the original and so worth a try. It's naturally gluten free and dairy free, not to mention refreshing and delicious. My first taste of horchata was in a cafe in Valencia many years ago now....

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Ajo blanco (chilled almond soup)

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Ajo blanco is a wonderfully light cold Spanish soup made with almonds and bread. It's easy to make, has delicate flavors and is gently filling yet refreshing. Perfect for a warm summer's day. Most people have heard of gazpacho which is loved by many as a refreshing summer soup, and some may have heard of...

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Chorizo al vino tinto (chorizo in red wine)

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 10 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Chorizo al vino tinto is a simple Spanish tapas dish where you cook slices of chorizo in red wine giving them a wonderful extra boost of flavor. They're great to nibble on along with other tapas for a light meal or snack. Tapas are something that you can put your own twist on, but there...

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Traditional romesco sauce

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 25 Mar 2021 10:20:42 +0000

Romesco sauce is a delicious, versatile Spanish sauce made with tomatoes, almonds, hazelnuts and peppers. Made the traditional way takes a little more time, but it's still easy and worth it for the wonderful depth of flavor. Great with grilled vegetables, fish, meat and more. More years ago than I would like to think of...

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Sopa de ajo - Spanish garlic soup

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 11 Jan 2021 11:00:00 +0000

This garlic soup may not have many ingredients, but Spanish sopa de ajo is packed with flavor and warmth. It's easy to make, rustic and comforting. Just what you need on a cold day. You'll find variations on garlic soup in a number of different cuisines, some of them with a dizzying number of garlic...

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Spanish hot chocolate

Caroline's Cooking — Wed, 30 Dec 2020 11:02:20 +0000

Spanish hot chocolate, 'chocolate caliente', is a wonderfully thick, rich and delicious treat. It's the traditional partner to freshly made churros, but it's also perfect just on it's own, especially on a cold day. I don't have a particularly sweet tooth, and I can never eat a lot of chocolate, but I'll be the first...

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Flamenco eggs (huevos a la flamenca)

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 14 Dec 2020 11:00:00 +0000

Flamenco eggs (huevos a la flamenca) are a traditional Spanish egg dish, a little like shakshuka but with a distinctly Spanish flair. It's easy to prepare and full of delicious flavor. There are a few things that are always going to win me over in a dish, and eggs and/or chorizo are high up on...

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Tarta de Santiago (Spanish almond cake)

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 11 May 2020 10:00:33 +0000

Tarta de Santiago is an almond cake from Spain that couldn't be easier to make. It's naturally gluten free, with a little brightness from lemon and lovely sweet, soft texture. Great for coffee time or dessert. Many people who travel to Spain either just head to a beach town or if they go to a...

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Arroz con leche (Spanish rice pudding)

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 11:00:22 +0000

Arroz con leche, Spanish rice pudding, is an easy and comforting dessert. With warm cinnamon and fresh lemon flavors mixed in with the creamy rice, it's the perfect end to any meal. I didn't have many foods I didn't like as a child, but rice pudding was one of them. I think it was mainly...

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Blistered Padron peppers (pimientos de Padrón)

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 01 Jul 2019 10:30:53 +0000

Blistered Padron peppers are a classic Spanish tapas that were always high up my list to order in Spain. But they're also incredibly easy to make at home, taking just a couple minutes! You might have noticed that I have a soft spot for Spanish food. I very quickly grew to love a whole range...

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Crema Catalana

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 11 Mar 2019 10:30:58 +0000

Crema Catalana might not be as well known as crème brûlée, which it is most like. But to me, and many others who know it, it is both better and easier. The first time I lived in Spain was in Catalunya, and despite some challenges in language, having to learn both some Catalan and Spanish,...

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Gambas al ajillo (Spanish garlic shrimp)

Caroline's Cooking — Fri, 08 Feb 2019 10:30:19 +0000

Gambas al ajillo are a super simple Spanish tapas that is one of the best known and best loved. And for good reason - these garlic shrimp are delicious! Spanish tapas are a firm favorite for me. That might not be a surprise if you've looked around here before. I have so many memories of...

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Fabada Asturiana - Spanish pork and bean stew

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 31 Jan 2019 10:30:58 +0000

You may well have heard of cassoulet - well fabada Asturiana is it's Northern Spanish cousin. A hearty, warming white bean stew with lots of porky goodness, it's incredibly easy and perfect for a cold day. I have a confession: I've been sitting on this recipe for some time. Somehow I didn't get round to...

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Pan con tomate (pa amb tomàquet, Spanish tomato bread)

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 13 Sep 2018 10:00:06 +0000

Pan con tomate - "bread with tomato" - is a Spanish tapas classic. It's a super easy combination but it transforms plain old bread into a tasty side or base for an open sandwich. I first came across pan con tomate, or pa amb tomàquet as it is called in Catalan, when I lived in...

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What are tapas? (+ some traditional Spanish tapas)

Caroline's Cooking — Fri, 06 Apr 2018 11:00:53 +0000

If you think about Spanish food, for most people it won't be long before you talk about tapas. Along with paella, it's probably the best known part of Spanish cuisine. But what are tapas, and what are some typical, traditional examples? What are tapas? Tapas are basically small plates of food. They're essentially bar snacks...

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Catalan coca (Spanish pizza)

Caroline's Cooking — Tue, 30 Jan 2018 11:30:36 +0000

When I lived in Catalunya, one of my favorite things to buy in a few local bakeries was a slice of coca. It's kind of a Spanish pizza or flatbread, but with some key differences - while toppings vary, most have no sauce and no cheese. But don't let that put you off, this is...

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Torrijas - Spanish French toast

Caroline's Cooking — Tue, 28 Nov 2017 11:00:03 +0000

Spanish-style French toast, torrijas, is traditionally served during Easter, but there's really no reason why you shouldn't enjoy this tasty treat any time of year. Soft inside, crisp outside and gently and warmly flavored, it'll be love at first bite. French toast is one of those things that's so comforting and often a childhood favorite....

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Salt cod stuffed piquillo peppers

Caroline's Cooking — Fri, 18 Aug 2017 11:00:36 +0000

Salt cod stuffed piquillo peppers are comfort food in tapas form - the potato and salt cod filling is smooth and packed with flavor. They make a great appetizer or serve as part of a tapas meal. This post may contain affiliate links, where we earn from qualifying purchases. See more details in the policy...

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Cava sangria

Caroline's Cooking — Sun, 09 Jul 2017 10:00:57 +0000

Sangria is a summer classic, but cava sangria is that bit more special. Light, refreshing and a wonderful mix of fruit and cava's bubbles. Quick to make, it's an easy cocktail perfect for any occasion from summer BBQs to holiday parties. This post may contain affiliate links, where we earn from qualifying purchases. See more...

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Simple summer cold Spanish tapas

Caroline's Cooking — Fri, 07 Jul 2017 09:30:02 +0000

Tapas come in all kinds of flavors, some served warm and others cold. For days when you really don't want to cook, these simple cold Spanish tapas are perfect: (almost) no cooking, only a few minutes to prep and lots of great flavors. I don't know about you, but there are some days when it's...

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Spanish cheese board

Caroline's Cooking — Sun, 18 Jun 2017 09:00:05 +0000

Put together a simple and delicious Spanish cheese board at home to impress guests or simply enjoy yourself. Read on for lots of tips of what to include (including types of Spanish cheese)! If you are ever out for a Spanish meal, or want to create one at home, and don't know what to have,...

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White sangria with whiskey, apple and peach

Caroline's Cooking — Fri, 03 Mar 2017 12:00:10 +0000

Gently sweet, fruity and with a lovely freshness from the mint, this white sangria with whisky, apple and peach is elegant and perfect for parties. This post may contain affiliate links, where we earn from qualifying purchases. See more details in the policy page. Sangria is something that many people associate with parties, and rightly...

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Spanish black rice paella (arroz negro/arròs negre)

Caroline's Cooking — Wed, 01 Mar 2017 12:00:38 +0000

Spanish black rice paella (arroz nego/arròs negre) gets it's vibrant color from squid ink, but the flavor is delicate. Packed with seafood, it's a delicious meal. This post may contain affiliate links, where we earn from qualifying purchases. See more details in the policy page. If you are a regular here, you wouldn't be surprised...

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Turron de Jijona (Spanish soft nougat)

Caroline's Cooking — Sun, 27 Nov 2016 11:00:38 +0000

Turron de Jijona is Spanish soft nougat, full of delicious almond and honey flavor. Easy to make it's a great Holiday food gift or serve it to guests as an after dinner treat. When I lived in Spain, I think it's fair to say you could not get through the festive season without having turron...

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Healthier patatas bravas

Caroline's Cooking — Sun, 04 Sep 2016 10:00:24 +0000

These healthier patatas bravas are roasted rather than fried, and with an easy spicy sauce, they make the classic Spanish potato tapas easy to enjoy. This post may contain affiliate links, where we earn from qualifying purchases. See more details in the policy page. As a Brit, 'football' to me is what Americans call soccer....

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Pinchos morunos

Caroline's Cooking — Wed, 20 Jul 2016 11:20:47 +0000

Pinchos morunos are Spanish pork skewers with an aromatic spice marinade. They're easy to make, full of flavor and the perfect tapas dish to add to your next party or get-together. It's funny, but in recent years I have tended to drink beer more in the summer, I suspect partly as we keep not getting...

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White wine marinated steak with blue cheese

Caroline's Cooking — Sun, 15 May 2016 09:30:05 +0000

This white wine marinated steak with blue cheese is easy to make, full of flavor and makes a great tapas dish alongside your favorites or make it a main. As you might have read here before, I have been lucky enough to live in Spain twice and have also traveled around. It is a place I...

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Fideua (pasta paella)

Caroline's Cooking — Sun, 03 Jan 2016 10:30:08 +0000

Fideua has all the wonderful flavors of paella, but is instead made with short pasta. It's packed with seafood and plenty of great flavor. You'll be back for more! I have mentioned before that many years ago I was lucky enough to live in Spain for a while. Twice, actually - the first time in...

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Gazpacho

Caroline's Cooking — Tue, 21 Jul 2015 12:17:25 +0000

Gazpacho is a classic Spanish cold soup, perfect for summer as an appetizer. It's great for entertaining since it's made ahead. Simple, quick, healthy and tasty. I know in recent months I've shared quite a few Spanish recipes, from Spanish chickpeas and spinach and romesco sauce to bread pizza/loaded toast but I am not about to apologize,...

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Llescas - Catalan bread pizza

Caroline's Cooking — Tue, 07 Jul 2015 09:00:16 +0000

Llescas are a Catalan bread pizza or loaded toast, with various toppings. Here are 2 classics: spinach, pine nuts and raisins and ham, mushroom and cheese. Both delicious and incredibly easy to make. This post may contain affiliate links, where we earn from qualifying purchases. See more details in the policy page. It's summer vacation...

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Spanish tortilla (tortilla Española)

Caroline's Cooking — Sun, 19 Apr 2015 10:35:05 +0000

This simple yet tasty Spanish tortilla (tortilla Española) can be made with traditional potato or swap it for rutabaga for a lower carb version. It's great as part of a tapas meal, or take it on a picnic or to a party. Versatile, comforting and so good. Tortilla Española, or tortilla de patatas, is something...

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Spanish chickpeas and spinach

Caroline's Cooking — Fri, 03 Apr 2015 12:07:16 +0000

This Spanish chickpeas and spinach is a classic tapas dish that's easy to make and wonderfully versatile. Simple, hearty vegan comfort food. So after my delicious roast lamb earlier in the week I decided to get a bit more in the Easter mood. I considered another baking project but for some reason or another nothing...

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