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Catalan Cuisine of Catalonia is broadly influenced by the Spanish, Arabic and Jewish culture. The basic meal comprises of the starters followed by the first course and then the main course food. The meal ends up with ...
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Catalan Chickpeas
MAKING
1) In a 2-quart saucepan, heat oil.
2) To the oil, add onion, bell pepper, and garlic.
3) Over medium-high heat, cook this mixture for 1 to 2 minutes, until the vegetables turn tender.
4) To this, add the tomato. Mix well.
5) Cook, stirring constantly... - 47.5677
Lobster Catalan
Lobster Catalan is a delight for seafood lovers. This makes for a delicious and sumptuous main course.The ingredients used provide a distinct flavor to this recipe. I made this recipe for a party last week and i still have the guests calling up for the recipe. - 47.3795
Catalan Romesco 'sauce' Rotelli
MAKING
1) In a large heavy saucepan, heated over low heat, heat 4 tablespoons of oil and sauté garlic for about 5 minutes in it until pale golden.
2) Using a slotted spoon, take off the garlic and keep aside.
3) To the oil, add almonds and then slightly... - 46.5574
Spinach Catalan
GETTING READY
1. Separate spinach stems from the leaves.
2. Discard stem or reserve for use.
3. Rinse leaves with water and pat dry with paper towels.
MAKING
4. In a large cast-iron skillet, heat oil over low heat.
5. Add the pine nuts.
6. Shake skillet to... - 46.0673
Catalan Beans And Eggs
Soak the beans in water overnight, then drain.
Put in a saucepan and cover with fresh water.
Bring to the boil and simmer for 30-45 minutes or until the beans are tender.
Drain well.
Peel and chop the tomatoes and onion.
Remove the core, pith and seeds from... - 43.571
Catalan Chicken
1. In a small bowl, toss the apricots and raisins with the brandy. Let stand for 30 minutes.
2. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Grate the cut side of the tomatoes on a box grater set over a bowl. Discard the tomato skins.
3. In a large cast-iron casserole, heat... - 42.7834
Catalan Pancakes With Lobster And Crab
Combine the seafood, shallots and wine in a saute pan.
Cover the pan and place over low heat until the seafood has released its juices and the shallots are soft but not browned.
Strain off the liquid and reserve it.
To make the roasted red pepper sauce, heat... - 42.6975
Chicken Breasts Catalan
Sprinkle the chicken with half of the salt and black pepper.
Heat the oil in a deep 12-inch skillet over moderately high heat for 1 minute.
Add the chicken and brown for 3 minutes on each side.
Drain on paper toweling.
Reduce the heat to moderate.
Add the... - 41.7803
Cod Catalan
Melt the butter in a pan and saute the onion and garlic until soft.
Add the flour and continue to cook for 1 minute.
Stir in the tomatoes and the tomato puree (paste).
Bring to the boil, stirring, then add the olives and salt and pepper.
Place the cod steaks... - 41.629
Cod A La Catalan
Simmer cod for 10 minutes in lightly salted water.
Bone and flake.
In a large saucepan place first the bacon, onion, red pepper, parsley, salt, and pepper.
Cover with alternating layers of potatoes and cod flakes, dusting each layer of fish with a little... - 41.0238
Tallarines A La Catalana
Brown spare ribs in 3 TB olive oil in a large casserole with cubed salt pork.
Add minced garlic and chopped onion.
When onion is golden and soft, add peeled, chopped tomatoes.
Fry until sauce thickens.
Add boiling meat stock or beef bouillon and slices of... - 40.963
Pescaditos En Escabeche A La Catalana
Fry lightly floured fish in 1/4 cup olive oil over medium heat.
When lightly browned put in a recipient, preferably one with a flat surface large enough to accommodate the fish".
Heat the cup of olive oil over a high flame.
Fry in it a coarsely chopped,... - 40.8843
Catalan Bouillabaisse
1. Have the flesh of the red snapper cut into slices two inches thick and reserve. Add the bones and trimmings of the fish to four cups boiling salted water and boil slowly thirty minutes. Strain and reserve two cups of the stock.
2. In a heavy saucepan or... - 39.8727
Habas A La Catalana
Heat olive oil and fry bacon or pork fat, loin of pork, and chopped onion with the whole tomato.
After a few minutes, add whole garlic cloves.
When the meat is browned and the onion golden, remove the tomato.
Add the creme de menthe (unless you are using... - 39.4386
Cod A La Catalan
Simmer cod for 10 minutes in lightly salted water.
Bone, and flake.
In a covered pan place first the bacon, onion, red pepper, parsley, salt, and pepper.
Cover with alternating layers of potatoes and cod flakes, dusting each layer of fish with a little... - 38.1894
Rustido A La Catalana
This delicious dish is quick to assemble and, once cooking, needs very little attention.
Heat lard.
Brown thyme, bay leaf, cinnamon stick, pepper grains, head of garlic, and cloves in a deep casserole with the meat over a moderate fire.
Turn meat frequently... - 37.9494
Catalan Tripe
Heat the butter or oil in a pan and add the tripe.
Brown the tripe, then remove it from the pan and reserve it.
Put the onions into the same pan and saute them until they are 32 lightly browned.
Add the tomatoes, eggplant, green or red pepper, and salt and... - 35.1035
Catalan Bouillabaisse
1. Have the flesh of the red snapper cut into slices two inches thick and reserve. Add the bones and trimmings of the fish to four cups boiling salted water and boil slowly thirty minutes. Strain and reserve two cups of the stock.
2. In a heavy saucepan or... - 33.9275
Crema Catalana
Heat 3 1/2 cups milk with cinnamon stick broken in pieces and lemon rind.
Bring to a boil and simmer 5-6 minutes.
Separate yolks from whites.
Add half of remaining cold milk to yolks and beat well.
Add rest of cold milk to cornstarch and beat.
Strain boiled... - 33.2375
Catalan Chicken
In a large kettle, brown the chicken pieces in the olive oil with the salt.
Remove chicken and set aside.
Put the sliced onions in the pan and cook until soft.
Add all the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil; return chicken to kettle and simmer,... - 33.0029
Chicken With Catalan Picada
1. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Add the chicken pieces skin side down and cook over moderately high heat until the pieces are browned, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken... - 32.9633
Catalan Omelette
MAKING
1) In a large skillet, gently saute the sausage slices in the olive oil, until lightly browned, remove and keep aside.
2) Stir in the beans and saute lightly over a low heat.
3) In a bowl, mix the beaten eggs with a little salt, then stir in the... - 32.9265
Spinach Catalan
MAKING
1.Take fresh spinach and cook it for 3 minutes without using water or take frozen spianch and cook it as per the package instruction for 1 minutes lesser than the time given.
2.Once done, strain and cut into fine pieces.
3.In a skillet, heat oil and... - 32.3861
Catalan Avocado & Tomato Platter
Core tomatoes, then cut each into 6 equal-size wedges.
Pit, peel, and quarter each avocado; set 2 quarters aside.
On a platter, arrange tomatoes, basil leaves, and remaining avocado quarters.
In a blender or food processor, whirl reserved avocado quarters,... - 32.3378
Catalan Chicken
1 Brown chicken pieces in oil with salt in a large kettle or an electric slow cooker with a browning unit. Remove.
2 Add sliced onions to pan and cook until soft.
3 Add pimiento, tomatoes, tomato paste, water, sherry and sugar to pan and bring to boiling.
4... - 31.5653
Garbanzos Catalan
1. Place the chick-peas in a large, heavy kettle, add water and bring to a boil over moderate heat. Cover, turn off heat; cool 1 hour. Bring to boiling; reduce the heat; cover kettle; simmer for 1 hour, 15 minutes, or until firm-tender.
2. While the... - 31.4504
Tallinas A La Catalana
Heat olive oil until barely simmering; fry minced garlic over low fire.
When garlic begins to take on color, add tomato.
After tomato liquid has reduced, put in chopped parsley and clams, carefully cleaned and previously soaked at least 1 hour in cold... - 31.174
Catalan Veal
Cut up the pieces of breast or stewing veal and fry in oil until golden; add sliced onions, and fry these.
Sprinkle with flour, and brown; moisten with the white wine and stock.
After bringing again to boiling point, add the mushrooms, tomato puree, and... - 30.8938
Catalan Spinach
1. In a medium saucepan, bring lightly salted water to a boil. Add the spinach to the boiling water and blanch for 1 minute. Drain thoroughly; squeeze the spinach dry. Coarsely chop the spinach and transfer to a medium bowl.
2. In a medium skillet, heat oil... - 25.8003
Catalan Tomato Bread
1. Slice loaf in half horizontally. Set halves, cut side up, on a 12- by 15-inch baking sheet. Broil about 4 inches from heat until toasted, about 2 minutes. If crust side is soft, turn over and toast 1 to 2 minutes longer.
2. Cut garlic clove in half. Rub... - 25.018
Catalan Onion Omelette
Heat olive oil to verge of smoking and fry chopped onion rapidly until well browned; stir frequently.
Beat 2 eggs in each of two bowls with salt.
When onions have browned and cooled slightly, divide them and put'half in each bowl.
Stir mixture and make two... - 23.1394
Classic Catalan All-i-oli
Mash garlic to a smooth'paste in mortar.
Stirring constantly in the same direction, add olive oil very gradually.
When mixture is as thick as a good mayonnaise, add lemon juice or vinegar.
Still stirring, gradually add remaining olive oil.
Salt to taste. - 22.9411
Catalan All-i-oli With Bread
The addition of bread permits the use of less garlic.
Mash bread and garlic in mortar together with salt.
Proceed according to directions for Classic Catalan All-i-oli. - 20.8549
Crema Catalana
Chef Jean Pierre shows you how to prepare this delicious Spanish pudding is a cross between a crème caramel and a crème brûlée, but with a citrus twist. - 19.733
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