by Admin | Oct 13, 2024 | Lunch
Serves 8 Cocido is a peasant dish, variations of which have developed in all the different Spanish provinces. This is my simple version of the Cocido Madrileno that the ever-smiling Delfina used to prepare for us on cold, wet winter days in Segovia. The broths from...
by Admin | Oct 8, 2024 | Vegetables and Fruits
This is a dish that I ate innumerable times in Spain. Whatever the restaurant, some version of this menu was almost sure to be on the menu. Although the ingredients and proportions would vary with the cook, artichokes, string beans, and peas appear to be essential and...
by Admin | Oct 5, 2024 | Breakfast
Serves 3 to 4 This one is just a little richer than most tortillas; it’s a bit heavier on egg yolks and uses butter along with the olive oil. • 6 to 8 oz. trimmed fresh asparagus • 1 medium-sized yellow onion, finely chopped • 5 whole eggs • 1 egg yolk • ½ tsp. salt •...
by Admin | Oct 1, 2024 | Side Dishes
Serves 3 to 4 • 1 small potato • ½ medium-sized onion • 2½ Tbs. olive oil • 1 medium-sized carrot • ½ cup shelled peas • ½ cup diced (roasted and peeled) pimiento pepper • 1 clove garlic, crushed • salt and pepper • 5 eggs 1. Scrub the potato, peel it if you wish, and...
by Admin | Sep 27, 2024 | Snacks
Serves 3 to 4 • 3 Tbs. olive oil • 1 large clove garlic, minced • ½ large onion, chopped • 2½ cups small eggplant, cut in ¼-inch dice • 1 tsp. lemon juice • salt to taste • pepper to taste • 5 eggs 1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet and add the garlic, onions,...
