Tuna and Goat Cheese Empanadillas

Empanadas are crisp turnovers that can be filled with anything from ham and cheese to spinach and pine nuts, or the previous day’s leftovers. although they are often associated with South America, empanadas originated in Spain’s northwestern region of Galicia, Read More …

Zarangollo murciano (Stewed zucchini with onion)

Zarangollo, a simple dish, which combines the ubiquitous zucchini of Murcia with onions, is a favorite of Murcian cooks, who prepare it both with and without eggs. When zucchini flowers, which are less commonly at hand and expensive, are in Read More …

Crema Catalana

Because of its crisp, caramelized topping, this creamy Catalan dessert is often compared to the French creme brulee. Sweet Catalan cream, however, is not as heavy or rich as its French cousin, and thus makes a more pleasant ending to Read More …

Chilled Paella Curry

This paella recipe demonstrates how the dish may successfully use nontraditional ingredients. Here, the rice is made heavier with the generous use of sour cream and mayonnaise, which in turn provide a creamy balance to the artichokes, mushrooms, and stuffed Read More …

Arroz al horno (Baked Rice)

This recipe is typical of home-cooking in the Marina Alta comarca in Alicante province–although you find slightly different versions all over Levante. Baked Rice It’s also sometimes called arroz passejat, meaning rice that has gone for a walk–because it was Read More …

Asparagus Omelette (Omelette Aux Asperges)

Although this unique omelette is usually served from the skillet, it is also delicious served cold or at room temperature. Indeed, cooled leftovers of this delectable dish with a glass of amontillado sherry make for a perfect picnic lunch. While Read More …