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Paella
Entrees

Paella

Paella is one of the most popular dishes in Spain, and originated in the Valencia region which is on the central-eastern coast of Spain along the Mediterranean Sea. There are three well established types of Paella (and of course, many more variations), all including the basic ingredients of rice (calasparra or bomba), saffron and olive oil: Meat only, Seafood only and Mixed Paella with meat, seafood and vegetables.

Sous Vide Pork
Entrees

Sous Vide Pork Loin Roast

Slow cooking this pork loin roast in a circulating bath of warm water “Sous Vide” produces a product that is more tender and juicy than pork cooked by traditional methods. For a quick sauce for Sous Vide items, I often turn to compound butters which are so versatile, easy to make and convenient since they can be made well in advance.

Spanish Meatballs
Appetizers

Spanish Meatballs

We make these Spanish meatballs as an appetizer on our Foodie trip to the Catalonia region of Spain, but it could also be served as a main course for four people. Many of the sauces in Spain feature nuts as a main ingredient and these meatballs are served in a tasty meat broth that is thickened with ground almonds.

Tarta de Queso
Desserts

Tarta de Queso

Tarta de Queso is a Spanish cheesecake that is very delicious and easy to make. I make a Peach and Strawberry Compote to serve with the cheesecake. The crinkled parchment paper creates a “rustic” look to the cheesecake and makes cleanup easy!

La Boqueria
Travel

La Boqueria

La Boqueria is an amazing and inspiring market located just off from La Rambla, the main walking street in Barcelona, Spain. Every time I visit this market, I walk away with new ideas and a great appreciation for Spanish cuisine.

Roasted Eggplant Timbale
Appetizers

Roasted Eggplant Timbale

My roasted eggplant timbale is a recipe I feature on my Foodie trips to Sicily. It combines roasted eggplant and tomatoes with fresh mozzarella and fresh basil and is quite simple to make. The completed timbales are topped with a light balsamic vinaigrette.

Pistachio and Apricot Torte
Desserts, Recipes

Pistachio and Apricot Torte

The combination of Pistachios and Apricots in this Torte is hard to beat. The creamy-slightly crunchy filling of ground pistachios provides a great foundation for the sweet-juicy ripe fresh Apricots. The inspiration for this dessert came from our scouting trip to Provence in the town of L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue in southeast France.