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Does this Spanish Dessert really make Nuns Sigh? Suspiros de Monja

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:35:42 +0000

We don't know if the nuns sighed when they ate them, but we're sure many Spaniards did! Behind convent walls, for centuries Spanish nuns produced pastries and sweets that became famous. This traditional Spanish dessert, Suspiros de Monja is one of the most popular, both in Spain and around Latin America. Properly prepared, it is sweet, smooth and creamy on the inside with a crispy crust on the outside. Serve sprinkled with powdered sugar.

Nun's Sighs Spanish Dessert Recipe - Suspiros de Monja

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Food & Wine News from Spain

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:54:33 +0000

If you enjoy Spanish food and wine, two stories recently appeared in the news, which we think will interest you:

Ferran Adria, the Spanish chef who is the creator of molecular gastronomy and owner of el Bulli restaurant, announced at the Madrid Fusion Summit that el Bulli will be closed to the public during 2012 and 2013, opening again in 2014. According to the press release, "This period will be devoted to thinking, planning and preparing the new format for subsequent years." If you'd like to see the dishes you've missed at el Bulli, check out the photo gallery in the el Bulli General Catalogue 1983-2005.
After 18 years, Sibaritas, the Spanish wine magazine edited by Jos� Pe�in, has suspended publication. Like many magazines today, it seems that Sibaritas was struggling to compete with electronic media, and the effects of the recession. Will the suspension be permanent? Nobody knows. According to decanter.com, later this month Sr. Pe�in will launch guiapeninenruta.com, a wine travel blog, with sections on Spanish wine regions and individual wines. In October he is also scheduled to launch online versions of his Gu�a Pe�in guide books.

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Food & Wine News from Spain originally appeared on About.com Spanish Food on Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010 at 16:54:33.

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Easy Spanish Beef Fillets in Leak Sauce

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:39:14 +0000

I relish the days I spent with my family in Spain over the Christmas holidays. The only thing I miss more than my family is Spanish food, or rather the food that my mom and sister make! My sister Mari made this recipe for dinner one night and as soon as I tasted it, I knew I had to post it. It's an example of how a simple, easy dish can be flavorful and utterly satisfying. Brown thinly sliced veal or beef fillets and saute leaks, carrots and white wine. Puree the vegetables to make a sauce and in about 30 minutes you have a delicious main course.

Easy Spanish Veal in Leak Sauce Recipe - Redonda de Ternera en Salsa de Puerro

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Preparing a Family Meal on a Budget? Try Madrid-Style Beef Stew

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:59:17 +0000

The Spanish know that using an inexpensive cut of veal or beef to make a large pot of stew can feed the whole family and not blow the budget. Stews are a popular and traditional Spanish dish all over Spain. Although this stew recipe is originates from the Madrid region in central Spain, similar dishes are served where winters are cold - from Madrid northward to Navarra and Cantabria. Chunks of beef with onions, garlic and peppercorns are simmered in white wine until tender. A touch of vinegar gives the sauce a tangy flavor and compliments the fried green peppers and potatoes that accompany the stew.

Madrid Beef Stew Recipe - Estofado de Ternera Madrilena

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Crispy, Hot and Tasty - Tigres, Stuffed Mussel Tapa

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 18:16:07 +0000

Tigres are one of the most popular tapas in northern Spain. Finely chopped mussels are mixed with onion, pepper, tomato sauce and b�chamel to form a delicious filling. They are then breaded and lightly fried, served in the half-shell.

Every visit to Spain we hover over my sister while she cooks, since we are always on the look-out for new recipes to share with you. So, this tigres recipe comes to you from Mari, who recently discovered a new tigres-making technique. Rather than mix the b�chamel sauce into the chopped mussel filling, her technique is to stuff the mussels, then coat them with b�chamel sauce. This separation takes a bit more time, but gives the filling more flavor. In addition to separating the b�chamel, two layers of breadcrumbs separated by the beaten egg are used. This double breading makes the outside crust very crispy.

Mari's Stuffed Mussels Tapa Recipe - Tigres de Mari

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Peppers, Onions and Rich Tomato Sauce Make Rioja-Style Pork Chops Fabulosa!

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:55:25 +0000

La Rioja is located in northern Spain, just south of the Basque country, where the winters can be long and cold. La Rioja is the smallest of Spain's Autonomous Communities. It is most famous outside Spain for its high quality wines, but within its borders, La Rioja's cuisine is well-known for exquisite lamb and pork dishes, sausages, and sweet peppers. In this Rioja-style dish pork chops are fried and then simmered in a rich tomato sauce made with sauteed onions, garlic, peppers and white wine. Serve with a light green salad, home-fried potatoes and a glass of Rioja wine for a dinner that is truly fabulosa.

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Asturian Cheese Cake Recipe - Quesada Asturiana

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 20:45:23 +0000

Cheese is an essential component of cuisine in the region of Asturias, Spain. Asturias has been famous for its high quality milk and cheeses for centuries, so it's no surprise that a dessert like quesada, a country-style cheese cake originates there. Quesada is a simple dessert to prepare: Mix the batter in a single bowl and bake! Top the cake with powdered sugar or fresh berries, or sliced fruit.

Cutting calories? Many of us are this time of year. Not to worry, use part-skim ricotta cheese in the traditional recipe or try the yogurt version.

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Simple Fabada Asturiana - Asturian Bean & Sausage Casserole

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:07:13 +0000

Everybody has eaten chili at a Super Bowl party, right? How about preparing Asturian Fabada instead? Fabada, one of the most beloved dishes in Spain and Latin America is loaded with beans, pork ribs, garlic and Spanish chorizo sausage. It's a great dish to serve on a winter afternoon.

Our simplified fabada recipe uses what we call the "Quick Soak Method" for beans, eliminating overnight soaking. It also cuts down the cooking time to about 2 1/2 hours, most of which is simmering the fabada in a pot. Make it Saturday and warm it up Sunday afternoon.

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Top Spanish Tapas for The Super Bowl

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 19:58:55 +0000

The Super Bowl is just over a week away and it's a big day for appetizers in the USA. That makes the Super Bowl the perfect event for a tapas buffet. Prepare one or all of these classic Spanish tapas, like "croquetas," potato omelet, "pinchos morunos" (spicy pork kabobs), or "patatas bravas." Keep your guests anticipating the next appetizer to come out of the kitchen by preparing some of the tapas ahead of time, then serve one or two new tapas out every half hour.

Top Spanish Tapas for The Super Bowl

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Top Spanish Tapas for The Super Bowl originally appeared on About.com Spanish Food on Friday, January 22nd, 2010 at 19:58:55.

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Chicken Breasts in Green Sauce - Pollo con Salsa Verde

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:44:54 +0000

This time of year most of us are looking for ways to cut calories, and spend less time in the kitchen after all the holiday celebrations. This Chicken in Green Sauce recipe fits the bill for both. Although Spanish green sauce is normally served with fish and shellfish, but goes well with chicken, too. Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are browned lightly in olive oil, then cooked in a garlic wine sauce, with parsley. It's a good weeknight recipe because it takes about 40 minutes to prepare.

Chicken Breasts in Green Sauce Recipe - Pollo con Salsa Verde

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