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Port and Paprika Chicken Bites
May 17, 2012 by
This tipsy tapas of Portuguese descent is intended as just a single bite, though we found it impossible to stop at just one.
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- 20 M
- 30 M
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Cheater’s Chorizo
May 15, 2011 by
A sassy mix of ground pork, paprika, garlic, cayenne pepper, and wine that’s as irresistible as it is easy (albeit slightly inauthentic).
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- 10 M
- 10 M
- 21
Salt-Baked Red Snapper | Lubina a la Sel
Mar 08, 2011 by
Bury a whole snapper in a heap of wet salt, shove it in the oven, and forget about it. Your reward for so little effort? Moistest fish ever.
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- 20 M
- 1 H
- 10
Sautéed Bacon, Mushrooms, and Lentils
Mar 03, 2011 by
It may seem criminal to bathe the walloping nutrition of lentils and mushrooms in anything but wholesomeness, but there’s something to be said for quality of life. Hello, bacon!
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- 20 M
- 1 H
- 36
Spanish Pizza with Chorizo and Peppers
Jan 30, 2011 by
A United Nations of flavor adorn this Spanish pizza, with chorizo and Manchego mingling with mozzarella and poblano chiles.
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- 25 M
- 45 M
- 6
Chicken Wings with Garlic and Paprika | Pollo al Ajillo
Jan 30, 2011 by
No need to wait for a big game to make these Spanish-inflected, finger-lickingly outstanding chicken wings. Trust us.
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- 30 M
- 2 H, 30 M
- 6
Peruvian Roast Chicken
Jan 24, 2011 by
This bird borrows its Peruvian accent from its amazing technicolor dreamcoat of paprika, cumin, and garlic.
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- 30 M
- 1 H, 45 M
- 45
Herb-Marinated Olives
Dec 29, 2010 by
Those requisite olives that you plonk on the coffee table before company comes just got more respectable–but no more troublesome. Of course, no one else needs to know that last part…
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- 5 M
- 5 M
- 5
Romesco Sauce
Nov 10, 2010 by
Some consider this Catalan classic to be the great Spanish acquisition, considering how it’s so very versatile, vegetarian, and vegan.
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- 20 M
- 20 M
- 17
Bellying Up to Barcelona
Aug 11, 2010 by
For his 50th (gulp!) birthday, David visited some of Barcelona’s best restaurants, including Comerç 24, Fishhh!, Taktika Berri, Els Pescadors, Restaurant Moo, and Fragata.
Tinto de Verano
Jul 15, 2010 by
The unofficial Spanish summer sipper. Just as much a classic as that other wine-based libation from Spain, tinto de Verano is the cocktail the Spanish keep all to themselves.
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- 5 M
- 5 M
- 3
Octopus with Paprika
Jul 13, 2010 by
Octopus with paprika, AKA pulpo a la Gallega, is pretty much ubiquitous at bars and restaurants in Spain. There’s a reason for that. See for yourself.
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- 15 M
- 45 M
- 3
Salami and Cheese Tapa | Tapa de Salami y Queso
Jul 11, 2010 by
Simple, simple, simple. Salami, Manchego, and chewy, crusty country bread.
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- 15 M
- 15 M
- 8
Where You Going? Barcelona? Oh.
Jul 11, 2010 by
David recounts the misery of a lunatic cab driver, a broken down train, a snarky airline rep, and the joy of traveling coach on his way to Barcelona.
Timeless Sardines
Jun 21, 2010 by
A far cry from their tinned cousins, European sardines are at their plumpest perfection in June. Writer Mary Ann Castronovo Fusco explains it all for you.
Ruby Sangria
Jun 02, 2010 by
The official Spanish summer sipper. And, for those who don’t care for sodden, wimped-out fruit mush, a nifty little party trick at no extra charge.
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- 10 M
- 10 M
- 11
Spanish Cod Fritters
Jan 11, 2010 by
To his surprise, and horror, some of the best salt cod fritters David Leite ever ate weren’t Portuguese, but Spanish. Light, crunchy, and perfectly balanced.
Catalan Custard | Crèma Catalana
Oct 19, 2009 by
This Spanish custard, called crema, is rich, creamy, and simple to make. The custard is made with milk and cream, so it’s lighter. Serve the crema warm.
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