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Famous Spanish Tapa “Gilda”
In the 1940’s, Spain went crazy for Hollywood bombshell, Rita Hayward, and created a special pintxo, or tapa, called the GILDA. This sassy, spicy tapa was created in 1949 following the movie of the same name that created a worldwide sensation, starring Rita Hayworth as an American hottie in Argentina. It’s fun, it’s fast and […]
Orange Spice Rice Pudding with Saffron
This classic Spanish orange rice pudding recipe with saffron is the best you’ll ever have. Arroz con leche is so easy using a Thermomix, just a few ingredients and a little time. It is bound to become a new favorite dessert.
Baked Salmon with a Hint of the Tropics
Wrapping a salmon steak in paper or a fig leaf (the coconutty aroma is a shocker) is a crazy trick to the best Spanish baked salmon ever. Tender, moist, fall-apart flaky. It’s so easy you will wonder why you haven’t tried this before.
Omelette in a Sandwich Maker? Crazy Fluffy!
You won’t believe how easy it is to use your sandwich maker to create an easy and healthy dinner. Using some ordinary ingredients that every Spanish household always has on hand, you can put this together this extraordinary dish in less than 5 minutes. And kids don’t have to know how healthy it is when […]
Burnt Basque Cheesecake, Party-Sized
It is so easy to make famous SPANISH BURNT BASQUE cheesecake in perfect party-size cupcakes. The tiny tapas bar, La Viña in northern Spain created this wildly popular Spanish dessert but I just shrunk it down to size. It’s so simple, you’ll wonder why you don’t make cheesecake all the time!
Everyday Hummus for Every Day
Learn how to make hummus in a blender in just one minute and you’ll never have a reason NOT to have this incredibly nutritious snack on hand when you’re looking for a little somethin’. If you have a can of chickpeas and a few other pantry staples, you’ll have the fluffiest hummus ever.
Garlicky Shrimp Pasta
So simple, yet so elegant. This richly flavored pasta dish comes together in a few minutes for those nights when you’re just too tired to cook!
Asparagus Tart in Minutes
When you get some help from a frozen sheet of puff pastry, you can put together this elegant appetizer for last minute guests in the last minute!
Wild Mushroom & Egg Tapa
If you love mushrooms, this Spanish tapa from the Basque countryside is an over-the-top winner at any party, It’s rich, packed with tons of umami flavor and it couldn’t be easier to make. Just rustle up some mushrooms from the market or go foraging (but be really really CAREFUL), add some extra virgin olive oil […]
