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Ajo blanco, a white version of gazpacho, is believed to have originated with the moors. If a silkier texture is desired, try soaking the blanched almonds in milk before processing. This will enhance the soup’s delicate creaminess. Serves 4 to Read More …
This refreshing, crisp summer salad provides the perfect accompaniment to a glass (or two) of chilled Spanish sherry. For a tangier version, add a dash of lemon juice to the mayonnaise before mixing it into the salad Serves 2 1 Read More …
Black rice (arroz negro) is popular along the entire Mediterranean coast of Spain, but specially in Castellon de la Plana, the extreme north of the Valencian Community, and in Tarragona, the most southern area of neighboring Catalonia. The original recipe Read More …
These muffins, which are are chock-full of fruit and nuts, would make a hearty start to any morning. The staff at The Desmond serves them in the restaurants, coffee shops, at banquets and for room service. Since they could be Read More …
These aren’t difficult to make, but they look fancy because they have three distinct layers. A shortbread crust is topped by a chocolate layer, which is then topped with a thin walnut layer. The bars freeze well, and they’ll keep Read More …
Almond Pear Tart looks like an expensive dessert from a fancy pastry shop, but it is easily made at home. The pears are placed in a neat spoke pattern over a creamy, ground-almond base, then are given a sweet glaze Read More …
“Pure ambrosia: chunks of bread pulled together in a creamy batter of eggs, light cream, vanilla and cinnamon, studded with chunks of imported white chocolate. Raspberries or currants are optional, but lovely. This recipe can be made one to two Read More …
Oyster Stew is a classic meal and a Christmas Eve tradition for many. That tradition is said to have started with Irish immigrants who fled here during the potato famine in the mid-1800s. They replaced a traditional stew containing ling Read More …
This colorful appetizer requires just five ingredients and can be assembled the night before serving. 12 ounces thinly sliced deli roast beef 1 package (4 ounces) herb flavored cream cheese 4 large flour tortillas (about 10 inches) 2 cups spinach Read More …
Asparagus are finger food in my family, like corn on the cob or clams on the half-shell, and in the spring when they first appear in the markets, we eat as much as we can. Unless the spears are pencil-thin, Read More …
Below is the step-by-step procedure for processing foods that require less than 10 minutes processing time. Use this procedure for all sweet spreads as directed in the recipes. If the recipe requires a preparation and cooking time longer than 20 Read More …