This was a true find in cooks illustrated. Instead of the red meat traditionally used in these tapas, little appetizers , there are tapas bars found all over Spain , this recipe uses ground chicken . I use ground dark meat chicken , the end result is more juicy and flavorful than with all white [...]
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Gambas al ajillo are a tapas staple. Little shrimp sizziling in a pool of olive oil and garlic.One bite into the dish confirms that the garlic deserves equal billing with the shrimp. Generally the shrimp is served right in the cooking ramekin, but be careful ,it is very hot.serve along with crusty bread to mop [...]
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Next time you want to impress your guests try this dish of Veneras con Cava y Azafran ,from the famous restaurant Horcher,one of Madrid’s legendary restaurants. Serves 4 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter 20 sea scallops 11/2 cups dry Cava or other sparkling wine Pinch of saffron threads,crushed 1 cup whipping cream Fresh Lemon [...]
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Potatoes with Paprika sauce is a popular Tapas dish in spain. This particular dish is from a Tapas bar in Madrid called La Ardosa,well noted for their Patas Bravas. I have amended the recipe to be suitable for vegetarians,but the body of the recipe remains true to the original. Serves 4 3/4 cup plus 3 [...]
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Churros are like a crispy ,cinnamon sugar doughnut that is sold by street vendors in Spain and Mexico. They are addictive and one is just not enough. They should be served warm. One note about the thick dough,do not try to force the paste through a pastry bag,the mixture is too stiff. Use a star [...]
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This is a recipe from the renounded chef Mario Batali, printed in Food and Wine magazine. This is great grilled on an barbeque or in the winter on an indoor grill. Please note that in Spain the lamb chops are about the size of lolipops, you may need additional grilling time for chops available in [...]
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