Spanish Cookbook: Espana Cuisine

By James Newton

Espana Cuisine is a delightful Cookbook of Spain's Traditional Recipes. Soup, Salad, Paella, Meat, Seafood, Fish and Deserts.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Springwood Emedia
• Release date: Apr 5, 2012
• ISBN: 9781476483986

James Newton

James Newton is a retired Chef who has had a great career catering for the rich and famous. He has worked all around the world in some of the most exotic locations. Now in his series of ecookbooks he brings together the know how of how to cook regional and international dishes from the places he has visited.From the USA, South American, the Caribbean, Morocco, Middle East, Greece, Italy, UK, Spain and many more discover traditional dishes like the ones you liked on vacation.

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Espana

Cuisine

Also read ‘Tapas Cuisine’

James Newton

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ESPANA KITCHEN ESSENTIALS

The Spanish cook makes sure that their kitchen is well stocked with the essential ingredients used daily in Spanish food. Check this list against the contents of your cupboards. You probably already have all or most of the items. Spanish cooking uses lots of olive oil, garlic, fresh or canned tomatoes and other basic ingredients. If you love Spanish cooking, you’ll want to go to the store and stock up!

1) Olive Oil

It’s desirable to have at least 1 litre of extra virgin oil. If you prefer a lighter taste, try ordinary virgin olive oil. In addition to olive oil, make sure to have some lighter tasting oil on hand like Canola oil, in case you want a flavour that is not as strong.

2) Peppers and Paprika

Hot Peppers are also called chile, chili or chilli peppers. In Spanish food, peppers or pimientos are used in many different kinds of dishes. There are an unlimited number of recipes for peppers stuffed with fish or meat. Peppers can also be grinded into a fine powder to make paprika or pimenton.

Spanish paprika or pimenton is an essential ingredient to stock. In Spain Paprika can be sweet or spicy, smoked or not. Sweet Spanish paprika can be found in upscale supermarkets and Spanish food stores. Try to stock a variety so when you fancy a change of taste you can experiment with your dishes.

3) Fresh Garlic

Make sure that you have at least 2 heads of garlic on hand at all times. If you do not normally cook with garlic, make sure to store it in a cool, dry place and before you start any recipe that calls for it, check to make sure it is not dried out or sprouting. If it is, throw it away and buy fresh heads. When buying garlic, check for solid, firm heads.

4) Onions

Keep 3-4 onions on hand - preferably yellow onions, for use in the famous Spanish omelette and most Spanish main courses and side dishes. You may also wish to have a red onion on hand for salads, since they do not have as strong a flavour and are a bit sweeter.

5) Potatoes

Potatoes are such, an essential ingredient in many Spanish soups, stews, casseroles and side dishes. So keep a bag on hand.

6) Tomatoes and Tomato Sauce

Like all Mediterranean people, the Spanish enjoy tomatoes in many dishes. Ensure you have both fresh tomatoes, as well as some cans of tomato sauce and a large can of crushed tomatoes.

7) Eggs

Keep a dozen large eggs on hand. A typical potato omelette or tortilla de patata for four takes 5-6 eggs by itself and many recipes for Spanish desserts require eggs.

8) Spanish Wine

A bottle of red wine and one of white - both on hand for cooking. If your kitchen is hot or you live in a warmer climate, store any open wine bottles in the fridge. (Storing wine in the refrigerator won’t effect the taste if you are cooking with it.)

9) Parsley

Parsley is used so much in Spanish food that butchers in Spain give it away! In the USA, buy what is called Italian parsley, since it is the type with the flat leaves, rather than curly leaves.

10) Rosemary, Thyme, Oregano and Saffron

Rosemary, thyme and oregano are the three main spices that you’ll find in most Spanish food recipes. Be sure to have a supply on hand - fresh or dried. If you buy dried spices, be sure to use them within about a year. Saffron is exotic and slightly pricey. It is the spice that gives the rice in paella a beautiful golden yellow. Saffron is actually a tiny part of the crocus flower and must be harvested by hand, so that keeps the price high. Most supermarkets carry it in the spice isle.

11) French-Style Bread

Bread is served at every Spanish meal and with Spanish tapas and the merienda, or afternoon snack. You should buy bakery-fresh bread and freeze 2-3 baguettes, taking them out to thaw as you need them.

12) Milk

At least a half gallon of whole or 2% milk should be on hand at all times. Spanish soups and many desserts, like flan call for it.

Contents

Spanish Espana Cuisine

SOUP

Galician Broth Recipe - Caldo Gallego

Spanish Toasted Soup Recipe - Sopa Tostada de Castilla-La Mancha

Spanish Cream of Squash Soup Recipe – Crema de Calabaza

Spanish Clam and Rice Soup Recipe - Arroz Caldoso de Berberechos

Creamy Spanish Prawn Soup Recipe - Sopa de Carabineros

Sopa de Ajo - Castilian Garlic Soup

Riojana Potato Soup Recipe – Patatas Riojanas

Spanish Seafood Soup Recipe – Cazuela Marinera

Creamy Spanish Shrimp Soup Recipe - Crema de Gambas con Mejillones

Spanish Chicken Noodle Soup - Sopa de Pollo con Fideos

Menestra de Verdura - Vegetable Soup

Sopa de Pastor Manchego - Manchego Shepherd Soup

Fish and Shellfish Soup - Sopa de Pescado y Marisco

Bean and Chorizo Soup

Chorizo, Red Wine, Potatoes and Cabbage Soup Recipe

Malaga Noodle Soup Recipe - Cazuela de Fideos a la Malaguena

SALADS

Spanish Romesco Seafood Pasta Salad Recipe

Spanish Summer Pasta Salad - Ensalada de Pasta

Green Salad with Manchego Cheese and Walnuts Recipe

SPANISH SAUSAGE:

Chorizo Recipe - Spanish Pork Sausage

PAELLA

Chicken Paella

Mixed Paella

Catalan-Style Monkfish paella

Chile and Scallop Paella

Paella with clams, Serrano Ham, and Chorizo Sausage

SEAFOOD

Suquet - Seafood Stew

Marmitako- Fresh Tuna and Potato Stew

Mero a la Mallorquina - Grouper with vegetables

Spiced Clams

Ceviche

Salt Cod Fritters with Allioli

Prawn and Bacon Brochettes

Brochetas de Gambas y Bacon

Stuffed Mussels

Mejillones Rellenos [Tigres]

Empanada

Gambas a la plancha - Pan-grilled shrimp

Tuna and Goat Cheese Empanadillas

MEAT DISHES

Spanish Veal in Leak Sauce Recipe - Redonda de Ternera en Salsa de Puerro

Madrid Beef Stew Recipe - Estofado de Ternera Madrilena

Meat Stuffed Red Peppers Recipe - Pimientos Rellenos de Carne

Catalan Beef Stew Recipe - Estofado de Ternera a la Catalana

Breaded Beef Fillets with Garlic Recipe- Filetes Empanados, con Ajo

Beef Tomato Stew Recipe - Ternera con Tomato

Meatballs with Parsley Sauce Recipe - Albondigas con Salsa de Perejil

Carne Gobernada - Asturian-Style Beef in White Wine Sauce Recipe

Andalucian Meatballs Recipe - Albondigas a la Andaluza

Spanish Marinated Beef Kabob Recipe - Brochetas de Ternera

Spanish Ropa Vieja Recipe

LAMB

Easy Spanish Spiced Lamb Kabobs Recipe

Spanish Roast Lamb Recipe - Cordero Asado

Spanish Lamb Casserole Recipe - Caldereta de Cordero

Spanish Arab-Style Lamb Recipe - Cordero Moruno

CHICKEN

Garlic Chicken & Sun Dried Tomatoes Recipe - Pollo al Ajillo con Tomates Secos

Chicken Breasts with Green Sauce Recipe – Pollo con Salsa Verde

Chicken Breast in Spanish Paprika Sauce Recipe – Pechuga de Pollo Salsa Pimenton

Chicken in Pepitoria Sauce Recipe - Pollo en Pepitoria

Roasted Garlic Chicken Recipe - Pollo al Horno con Ajo

Spiced Chicken with Pears Recipe – Pollo con Peras

Spanish Chicken Stew - Estofado de Pollo

Chicken Breast with Tomato Sauce Recipe - Pollo en Salsa de Tomate

Pollo a la Catalana - Chicken Catalan Style

Rioja-Style Chicken Recipe - Pollo a la Riojana

Spanish Chicken in Sauce Recipe - Pollo en Salsa

Chicken and Rice Recipe - Arroz con Pollo

Chicken in Orange Sauce - Pollo a la Naranja

Spanish Chicken with White Beans Recipe - Pollo con Alubias de la Rioja

Spanish Garlic Lemon Chicken Recipe - Pollo con Ajo y Limon

FISH

Spanish Baked Fish with Lemon Wine Sauce - Pescado en Salsa de Limon

Spanish Salt Cod with Peppers & Onions Recipe - Bacalao con Pimientos y Cebolla

Fish Balls and Clams in Green Sauce Recipe - Albondigas de Pescado

Spanish Seafood Cake Recipe - Pastel Marinero

Cod with Pil Pil Sauce Recipe - Bacalao al Pil Pil

Cod with Paprika and Potatoes Recipe - Bacalao a la Tranca

Rape al Limon - Fish in Lemon Sauce

Spanish Fish and Clams in Garlic Wine Sauce

Salmon in Green Sauce - Salmon en Salsa Verde

Langostinos Valencianos - Valencian Prawns

Sardines Santander Style - Sardinas a la Santanderina

Baked Snapper Roteña - Urta a la Roteña

DESERTS

(Sweet Spanish Fritters)

Empanada de Manzana - Apple Empanada

Churros

Gató d'Ametlla - Majorcan Almond Cake

Flaó - Cream Cheese Mint Tart

Magdalenas - Spanish Cakes

Flan de Fresas - Strawberry Flan

Torrijas (bread pudding)

Crema Catalana

Tocinillo de cielo

Tarta de Santiago (St. James' Cake)

Orange Cake

Ensaimadas (Majorcan Sweet Bread)

Arroz con Leche - Spanish Rice Pudding

DRINKS:

Strong Sangria Recipe

Spanish Espana Cuisine Recipes

SOUP

Galician Broth Recipe - Caldo Gallego

This is the traditional dish of Galicia, Spain. It is a region of rolling hills with cool, wet weather year-round. Galicia still has many small farms, where family plots of vegetables and herds of dairy cows. Galician Broth is the typical dish of the region and is eaten any time of