Taste of Spain's Recipes

Pour flour into heavy saucepan. Slowly add 1 cup milk to form smooth paste. Add remaining milk, cinnamon, and sugar. Beat with electric mixer until smooth. Place mixture over heat. Cook on high until mixture boils and thickens. Sangria when mixture thickens... - 35.8755

Combine orange slices, lemon slices, cinnamon stick, sugar, brandy, and wine. Cover; let stand 1 hour at room temperature. Pour wine mixture and club soda over ice. - 25.3262

Tear lettuce into bite size pieces. Slice tomato and pepper into thin strips. Slice olives. Dice celery. Cut radishes into slices. Place vegetables and tuna fish into large bowl; toss gently. Fill 6 individual salad bowls with tossed salad. Garnish each salad... - 38.8803

Combine egg yolks, sugar, and flour. Beat until creamy. Place milk and wine in double boiler. Heat to boiling. Pour milk mixture slowly into egg mixture, stirring constantly to prevent curdling. Add coconut and vanilla; mix well. Cook over double boiler until... - 37.2664

Beat eggs with whisk in medium mixing bowl. Gradually add flour and sugar alternately with milk and water, beating until smooth. Beat in margarine. Refrigerate 1 hour before using. Prepare crepes. Peel oranges. Cut into segments, cutting between... - 38.7266

Shell almonds. Drop into boiling water. Boil 2 to 3 minutes or until covering separates easily from almond meat. For crisp almonds: Pull almond through hole in olive. - 23.007

With paring knife, scrape skins from new potatoes. Bring water and salt to rolling boil. Add potatoes; cover. Simmer 20 minutes or until fork-tender; drain. Heat oil. Pour potatoes into serving bowl. Coat with hot oil; sprinkle with parsley. - 26.8755

Heat oil in small cast-iron skillet until haze forms over skillet. Add onion, garlic, and peppers; cook until vegetables begin to wilt. Add tomato sauce; heat thoroughly. Keep warm. - 23.5161

Heat oil to 370°F in large, heavy skillet. Oil should be 3 inches deep and pan no more than half full. Add lime. Bring water to boil. Quickly stir in pie-crust mix; stir until mixture forms ball and leaves sides of pan. Transfer dough to pastry bag fitted... - 31.4247

Cover beans with water; soak overnight. Drain. Combine beans with remaining ingredients in large pot; bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer 4 to 6 hours or until beans and vegetables are tender. Remove sausage; skin and dice. Return to soup. Chill... - 38.0572

Bring water to boil. Add beans; cook 10 minutes or until tender. Drain; keep warm. Heat oil in skillet. Add remaining vegetables; saute 5 minutes. Combine beans with vegetables. - 25.8333

Heat oil to 370°F in large, heavy saucepan. Slice bread into 8 thick slices; discard ends. Cut 2 circles from each slice, using biscuit cutter. Beat eggs until fluffy. Add cinnamon and water; mix well. Dip both sides of each bread circle into egg mixture. Do... - 34.5413

Combine tuna, rice, peppers, tomatoes, and onion. Combine mayonnaise and mustard; mix well. Add to tuna mixture; toss. Chill salad thoroughly. Place lettuce leaves in bottom of serving bowl. Lightly spoon salad over lettuce. Garnish with egg slices and olives. - 35.1624

Heat oil in skillet. Add garlic; fry 10 minutes. Add onion and peppers; saute until tender. Add remaining ingredients; bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer 15 minutes. Use as sauce for chicken, rabbit, or lamb. - 35.0308

Cut chicken into slices. Peel and slice onions. Core, remove seeds, and slice peppers into strips. Layer chicken, onions, and peppers in greased baking dish. Combine tomato sauce, tomato paste, tomatoes, salt, garlic powder, and pepper in saucepan. Heat to... - 39.4637

Coarsely grind pork shoulder or chop in food processor. Add remaining ingredients. Mix thoroughly by hand. Pack into crock or glass jar; refrigerate. Use within 1 week. - 26.5621

Combine ingredients; mix well. Cover; marinate 24 hours in refrigerator. - 27.6355

Slice tenderloin into 6 pieces. Peel, core, and finely chop apple. Combine apple, almonds, sugar, and cinnamon; mix well. Make slash in center of each tenderloin. Stuff with apple filling. Press meat together; secure with metal clamps if necessary. Combine... - 40.1314

Mash chick-peas with masher. Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Shape mixture into small balls. Press ham cube in center of each ball. Completely cover ham with dough. Heat oil to 375°F. Deep-fat-fry balls until golden brown. - 32.4399

Scrape skin from potatoes. Cut large potatoes in two. Cover with water. Add salt; bring to boil. Boil 20 minutes or until tender; drain. Prepare mayonnaise as directed. Toss potatoes in mayonnaise; garnish with parsley. - 25.658

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large shallow skillet. Add garlic; cook 5 minutes. Remove garlic; discard. Add onion and peppers; saute until tender. Add tomato; saute 3 to 4 minutes or until tomato begins to wilt but does not turn mushy. Remove vegetables from... - 40.3306

Crumble yeast over water. Stir until dissolved. Add sugar, salt, and 3 cups of flour. Stir to mix; beat until smooth. Work in 2 1/4 cups more flour with your hands. Sprinkle some of remaining flour over flat surface. Turn dough onto floured surface; knead... - 31.3605

Oil large casserole; layer 1/4 of squash, potatoes, carrots, and onions. Combine tomatoes and garlic. Put 1/4 of tomato mixture, 2 tablespoons oil, 1 tablespoon parsley, and some of salt and pepper over vegetables. Repeat until all vegetables are... - 33.9275

Rub filets mignons with salt and pepper. Heat oil in heavy frying pan. Add steaks; brown on both sides. Reduce heat to simmer. Add onions and wine. Cover skillet tightly; simmer steaks 30 minutes - 27.0502

Combine oil, lime juice, garlic, onion, salt, and pepper; mix well. Pour mixture over lamb chops; refrigerate. Marinate 24 hours. Grill chops over hot coals, about 12 minutes per side. Brush chops with marinade while cooking. Heat remaining marinade; serve... - 27.297

Pierce sausage with fork. Place in shallow skillet; cover with water. Bring to boil; reduce heat. Cook 5 minutes; drain. Peel skin from sausage; slice into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Heat oil in large skillet until haze forms above oil. Add sausage; brown evenly... - 30.509

Combine ham bone, chicken, onions, garlic, water, and spices in soup kettle; bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer 2 hours. Add ham and hominy with liquid; cook 1 hour. Remove meat, peppercorns, and bay leaf from soup. Remove meat from bones; re-add to... - 36.2643

Heat oil in deep cast-iron skillet. Saute onion and garlic until golden brown. Add remaining ingredients. Cover; cook 30 minutes or until beans are fork-tender. Remove beans. Cook tomato sauce until almost all liquid evaporates. Re-add beans to sauce; reheat. - 37.6475

Combine sugar and rum; stir to form smooth icing. Drizzle over warm cake. Cool before cutting. - 16.0555

Saute onion, mushrooms, and olives in butter. Stir in flour, garlic powder, salt, and mushroom liquid; heat. Add tuna. Prepare pastry according to package directions. Roll out; cut into 2 1/2-inch circles. Place 2 teaspoons tuna mixture in center of each... - 36.6669

Cut bread into 1/2-inch cubes. Spread cubes evenly over cookie sheet. Let dry 2 days or until cubes lose moisture. Heat butter and oil in large skillet until butter melts. Remove butter mixture from skillet; reserve. Add garlic powder, salt, and parsley to... - 34.5499

Cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in water, egg yolks, and lemon peel. Work flour and salt in with your hands to form smooth dough. Wrap dough in waxed paper; chill. Pinch off walnut-size piece of dough; roll it into 4- to 5-inch... - 37.4546

Heat 1/4 cup oil. Add onion, garlic, and pepper; saute until tender. Add tomatoes; cook until mixture thickens. Stir in hot sauce. Heat remaining 1/4 cup oil in large shallow skillet. Crack eggs into skillet one at a time. Fry until whites set. Sprinkle with... - 37.2003

Gradually add sugars to eggs; beat well. Add flour, salt, baking powder, and cinnamon. Fold in apples, mint flavoring, and nuts. Pour into greased 9 x 9-inch pan. Bake in 350°F oven 30 minutes. - 32.0542

Stir yeast in water until dissolved. Add sugar, salt, and 3 cups flour. Stir to mix; beat until smooth. Work in 2 1/4 cups more flour with your hands. Sprinkle some of remaining flour over flat surface. Turn dough onto floured surface; knead until smooth,... - 33.6121

Sift flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar together into mixing bowl. Cut in butter until mixture resembles fine bread crumbs. Stir in fruit. Add eggs and rum; mix well. Spread batter into greased loaf pan. Bake in 325 F oven 60 minutes or until done. Cool... - 32.7445

Wrap ham slices around dates. Arrange on serving platter. - 14.2732

Pierce sausage with fork. Place in shallow skillet; cover with water. Bring to boil; reduce heat. Cook 5 minutes; drain. Peel skin from sausage; slice into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Chop ham into small cubes. Heat 1/4 cup oil in skillet. Fry sausage until brown... - 41.7803

Remove stems from strawberries; wash thoroughly. Place in shallow dish; cover with wine. Allow to marinate 3 to 4 hours in refrigerator. Remove strawberries from wine (save wine for a punch); arrange on serving tray. Place small bowl of sugar on tray to allow... - 21.931

Cover beans with water. Soak overnight; drain. Heat oil in large Dutch oven. Add chicken and roast; fry until browned. Add beans. Add enough water to cover meat and beans; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to simmer; cook 2 1/2 to 3 hours. While meat and beans are... - 42.2252

Rinse chicken. Pat dry. Heat oil in skillet until haze forms above skillet. Reduce heat; brown chicken well on all sides. Remove chicken from pan; drizzle with sherry. Add vegetables to oil; cook until limp. Add rice; saute until opaque and well-coated with... - 41.0097

Combine all ingredients except lamb; mix well. Pour marinade over chops. Cover; refrigerate overnight. Turn meat occasionally. Remove chops from marinade; grill over hot coals until desired doneness. Turn once during cooking process. - 31.0339

Heat oil until haze forms above skillet. Add onion, pepper, mushroom, and garlic; saute until limp. Add bay leaf and tomatoes; simmer 30 minutes. Remove bay leaf. Arrange cod in greased baking dish. Pour sauce over cod. Bake in 350°F oven 40 minutes or until... - 30.8496

Rinse chicken; pat dry with paper towel. Cut 4 10-inch squares of heavy-duty foil. Pour 1 tablespoon oil on each sheet of foil; spread to cover foil. Place chicken on foil squares. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Combine onion, green pepper,... - 36.8056

Combine sugar and 2 tablespoons water in heavy, small skillet. Cook, stirring constantly, until caramelized and syrupy. Immediately pour into warm 4-cup buttered mold; tilt to coat bottom and sides of container while sugar is still hot. Beat eggs well. Add... - 34.541

Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Cream butter until fluffy. Beat in sugar; beat until creamy. Add egg; beat well. Stir in dry ingredients alternately with milk; stir just enough to mix. Spoon batter into greased muffin tins. Bake in... - 32.8306

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in small shallow skillet. Add potato; saute until tender. Add onions; saute 2 minutes. Remove vegetables from skillet; drain. Beat eggs until frothy. Add salt and pepper; mix well. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in skillet. Add half of egg... - 33.128

Core apples. Cut thin line through peeling around center of each apple. Place apples in baking dish. Combine almonds and figs. Fill apple centers with fig and nut mixture. Place 1 tablespoon butter and honey in each apple center. Bake in 375°F oven 45... - 31.9728

Pat fish dry with paper towel. Combine salt, pepper, and cayenne. Sprinkle mixture over fish. Grease large baking dish with 1 tablespoon oil. Arrange onions in layers on bottom of dish. Layer fish over onions. Cover fish with tomato slices, pimiento, and... - 39.7295

Combine all ingredients; mix well. - 24.1106

Combine eggs, egg yolks, and sugar. Beat at medium speed with electric mixer 5 minutes or until mixture thickens. Heat milk and cinnamon sticks slowly in heavy saucepan until mixture starts to bubble around edges. Do not boil. Remove cinnamon sticks. Beating... - 35.5876

Pat fish dry. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grease large casserole with oil. Arrange onions in layers on bottom of casserole. Layer fish over onions. Cover fish with tomato slices and pepper rings. Sprinkle with chives. Pour wine over fish and... - 38.6639

Bring water to boil. Add hot sauce, peppercorns, lemon, salt, garlic, bay leaves, onion, and celery. Boil 10 minutes. Add shrimp. Bring water back to boil. Cook shrimp 6 to 8 minutes. Cover; remove from heat. Let stand minutes; drain. Peel and devein shrimp;... - 39.7832

Place sausage in small skillet; cover with water. Bring to boil; boil 5 minutes. Drain. Peel sausage; dice. Heat oil in skillet. Add sausage and potatoes; fry until browned. Stir in onion; saute until wilted. Remove sausage and vegetables. Add eggs to... - 33.1234

Combine all ingredients; toss lightly. Arrange salad on individual serving plates. Top each salad with 2 tablespoons dressing. - 21.6132

Soften cheese; cream until smooth. Cream butter until light and fluffy. Blend together cheese, butter, and cayenne. Line small mold with 3 layers cheesecloth, overlapping at top. Press cheese into mold. Cover top of cheese with overlapping... - 30.4025

Wash fish well. Remove skin or bones; slice into small pieces. Place in small glass or stainless-steel bowl. Pour lime juice over fish; refrigerate 10 to 12 hours. Spoon juice over fish every 2 hours. Peel and seed tomatoes; slice into thin wedges. Core and... - 41.3747

Core and shred cabbage. Peel, core, and coarsely grate apple. Pour oil into large skillet. Add cabbage; saute 10 minutes. Add apple, caraway seed, and wine. Cover; simmer 10 minutes or until cabbage is tender. Season with salt and pepper - 31.7927

Combine lobster, shrimp, onion, oil, and lemon juice; mix well. Refrigerate until ready to use. Slice tomatoes and eggs. Arrange lettuce leaves on 4 plates. Place 1 sliced tomato on each lettuce leaf. Top tomatoes with seafood salad. Garnish with hard-cooked... - 35.6668

Heat oil in skillet; saute onions 10 minutes. Add peppers; saute 10 minutes or until tender. Sprinkle with salt and pepper - 21.4773

Blanch almonds by dropping them into boiling water about 5 minutes or until outer shells come off easily. Place almonds and garlic in food processor or blender; process until a meal develops. With machine running, gradually add water, wine, oil, and... - 30.2493

Heat oil until light haze forms above pan. Reduce heat; saute onion and beans until tender. Add garlic juice, salt, and ham; cook 5 minutes or until ham is heated. - 25.4676

Combine garlic juice, pepper, bay leaf, cloves, and wine in large roaster. Add roast. Spoon mixture over roast. Cover; marinate overnight in refrigerator, occasionally basting roast with marinade. Heat oil in large skillet. Remove roast from marinade; pat... - 37.2485

Combine ingredients; mix well - 21.0959

Combine all ingredients except beets in quart jar; shake until well-mixed. Pour over beets. Cover; marinate 24 hours in refrigerator. Toss occasionally to mix sauce and beets. - 28.3626

Chop garlic cloves. Heat oil in small skillet. Add garlic; saute 2 to 3 minutes. Add cayenne. Wash and drain eels. Add to oil; cook 30 seconds. - 21.4992

Heat oil in skillet. Add peppers and onion; saute until wilted. Add rice; cook until opaque. Add remaining ingredients. Bring mixture to boil; cover. Reduce heat; simmer 30 minutes or until liquid is absorbed by rice. - 32.0761

Preheat oven to 400°, Cook the small onions in boiling water until tender; strain and set aside. Toast a head of garlic on the end of a fork over a gas flame until well browned (or roast garlic in hot oven) .Peel and mash garlic in mortar with peeled,... - 43.3673

Add lemon juice and salt to boiling water. When it is boiling rapidly, toss in rice and boil uncovered over a hot fire 15-20 minutes or until done. The cooking time for rices varies. Test frequently. When rice is cooked, pour off boiling water and leave pot... - 31.7017

Have rabbit livers put aside when rabbits are cleaned and quartered: Wash and dry rabbits, cut in serving pieces, and brown well in hot olive oil in casserole. Add an impeded tomato, half a head of garlic (peel, skin, and all), a sliced onion, 1/4 cup cognac,... - 41.2798

Those who like garlic will find this delicious. Toast thick slices of bread over a fire on long sticks or forks, rub hot toast with peeled garlic cloves, pour olive oil over it, sprinkle lightly with salt, and eat, preferably accompanied by a dry white wine. - 15.8973

Pour olive oil into a bowl. Add salt and stir vigorously until it forms a thick, cloudy sauce. Stir in vinegar. For a strong garlic flavor add a crushed clove of garlic to the olive oil. If you are making a tossed salad, mix dressing directly in salad... - 23.3834

Heat olive oil in skillet; fry beans lightly and remove. Allow them to cool a few minutes before adding to bowl containing eggs beaten with salt. I have posted the instructions for "Spanish" Omelet. Please follow them to finish this. - 21.9615

Bring 11 cups of water to boil in a large pot. When it boils, add the presoaked chick-peas, drained and tied in cheesecloth. Add veal, ham, bacon, chicken, marrow bone, carrots, leek, and mint. When soup boils again, skim it well and cook on low flame for 2... - 40.6803

Omit cinnamon stick. Add peel from half an orange and half a lemon. - 13.6509

Olive oil and tomato replace butter for sandwiches in the olive-growing parts of Spain. The pulp of a ripe tomato is rubbed on a piece of bread or toast, often previously rubbed with garlic. It is sprinkled liberally with olive oil, lightly with salt, and is... - 17.6032