Ajo blanco is a delicious cold almond and garlic soup typical of southern Spain. Some say it's the precursor to better known Spanish cold soups like gazpacho and salmorejo. This would make sense, as the ingredients were all available before the discovery of the Americas (unlike … [Read more...]
Lentejas con Chorizo Recipe (Simple Spanish Lentil Soup)
The first time I tried Spanish lentejas con chorizo I was studying abroad in Granada. My host mom, Josefina, served me a heaping plate of hot lentil soup, and proceeded to add a healthy splash of sherry vinegar. My first bite of Josefina's lentejas was memorable-- she wasn't a … [Read more...]
Quick Spanish Fabada Recipe – Delicious White Bean & Chorizo Stew
There is nothing more comforting when winter comes around than a heaping bowl of fabada Asturiana, a delicious white bean and chorizo stew typical of northern Spain (Asturias). A typical Spanish fabada recipe includes huge white beans, called fabes, and what I like to call "the … [Read more...]
Pour & Pair: My Spanish-American Recipe for Sherry Week Blog!
Happy International Sherry Week everyone! I'm honored to participate in this year's Pour & Pair competition. But before I tell you what I poured, and what I paired... I want to tell you why! … [Read more...]
Watermelon Mint Gazpacho Recipe: A 10-Minute Summer Recipe
There is nothing in the world quite like an ice-cold glass of Spanish gazpacho on a sweltering summer day. This watermelon mint gazpacho recipe is gaining popularity in Spanish restaurants as a delicious way to cool off during the hot Spanish summers! … [Read more...]
