Archive for the 'Light Look at Spanish Food' Category

GAZPACHO ANDALUZ (Andalusian cold tomato and vegetables soup)

GAZPACHO ANDALUZ (Andalusian cold tomato and vegetables soup) This is possibly one of the most popular Spanish recipes. Nothing could be more refreshing, in the middle of the hot Spanish summer, than a bowl of gazpacho with some ice cubes in it. It is said that the recipe goes back to the times of the [...]

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Spanish Cheeses

Spanish cheeses in general follow into three categories: * tierno (very mild and soft) * semi-curado (moderatly aged and flavoured) * curado (full flavour) Most regions produce excellent cheeses, such as Idiazábal, Manchego, Cabrales and many more

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Torrijas

AN EASTER CLASSIC: TORRIJAS (THE SPANISH FRENCH TOAST) Torrijas are traditional at Easter time. You can buy them at any bakery; however, they are not difficult to make and they are delicious. Many Spaniards eat them at breakfast on Easter Sunday, others as a dessert at lunch time, at home and in other homes as [...]

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