Tag ‘Spain’

158. Pork on rosemary skewers — barbacoa (Spanish recipe)

"Barbacoa" (that's what barbecue is called in Spanish) is the shashlik everyone knows, steeped in Mediterranean aroma. Continuing the theme of Spanish recipes, I made a dish built around rosemary — one of the best-loved herbs in Catalan cooking, which together with garlic and lemon will fill the meat with the delicious flavours of the summer just gone. Photos and the recipe are under the cut. Read more »»

138. About jamón and jamoneras (Spain #1)

I got back from Spain not long ago, so today I'm starting a series of posts about this beautiful country. In the first one you'll find out what a jamonera is, take a virtual tour of the oldest market in Europe and learn to make Spain's most famous delicacy — jamón with melon. Those who can't wait to see other photos (unedited so far) can look in on my blog in English. Read more »»

154. Churros with hot chocolate (Spanish recipe, Chocolate con churros)

I'm carrying on delighting you with Spanish recipes. Today it will be the most popular breakfast in Catalonia — churros with hot chocolate. I posted the hot chocolate recipe recently, and churros are a bit like our "khvorost" sweets, only "meatier". So making them won't be a problem. The authentic recipe from Jorge de Angel Moliner, one of the brightest representatives of Spanish cuisine, is under the cut :-). Read more »»

083. Basque-style gratin with eggs (French recipe)

A gratin is any sweet or savoury dish baked in the oven until it forms an appetising crust. It's very popular in France and Spain. Usually a gratin is meat or fish. The lasagna whose recipe I've already given, for instance, is also cooked "au gratin". But this time I want to tell you about a very healthy and no less tasty recipe for a Basque-style gratin with eggs, which appeared in the northern regions of Spain and spread across the world very quickly. Read more »»

141. Salad with jamón and oranges (Spanish recipe)

As I've already told you, not long ago I got to know the particulars of Spanish cuisine. I've already written about jamón and jamoneras, so now I can share dishes with jamón with you. Under the cut you'll find photos and the recipe for one of the most interesting Spanish salads — a Castilian salad with jamón and oranges. Read more »»