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SPANISH MEATBALLS IN ALMOND SAUCE

SPANISH MEATBALLS

SPANISH MEATBALLS IN ALMOST SAUCE – ALBONDIGAS EN SALSA DE ALMENDRAS Another dish that derives from ancestral Spanish culinary archives, passed down in generations from grandmothers, mothers and daughters. It showcases the lovely simplicity of rustic farmhouse Spanish cuisine. This humble, but succulent meatball recipe is from the southern part of Spain, Andalusia to be precise. Typically, I don’t add raw ingredients into ground meats – such as meatloaf of meatballs, however in this case the garlic has been passed…

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SWEET AND SOUR SPANISH CHICKEN – POLLO AGRIDULCE

Living in Spain during my young years, my best friend in the whole world was Cristina.  We went to the same school, rode in the same bus, had same school uniforms and we were inseparable.  I was “adopted” by her family of 6 brothers and sisters and we spent many hours conniving over our next adventures and hoping we wouldn’t get caught afterwards!  I was eleven when I rode my first motorcycle, a Bultaco belonging to Cristina’s brother, Alfonso and…

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TORTILLA DE PATATAS – SPANISH POTATO OMELETTE

SPANISH TORTILLA

What fetching and altogether heartwarming memories are brought forth when thinking about culinarily forays!  In this particular instance, journeys across Europe and recollections of crossing Spain from North to South (French-Spanish border).  Stopping along the serpentine road-trip at various rustic, but delectable roadside cafes where, even when you only partake of a coffee or a glass of Regional, solid wine, you are presented with a charming, accompanying side dish.  A churro or buñuelo for a fortifying coffee in the later…

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FLAVORS OF SPAIN

SPANISH MOSQUE

 SPANISH FOOD – A MOORISH LEGACY The dreamy and romantic land of white windmills, flamenco, bull fights and best of all, a celebration for all things food so spectacular mere words don’t do it justice! Spain, a country with an esoteric and tumultuous past, where various cultures have left their imprint and unique legacies.  In Merida, the Phoenicians and the Romans bequeathed open-air amphitheaters, temples and bathhouses.  The southern province of Andalusia is home to some of the grandest Moorish…

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