RECIPES

Breads

 

Eggs

 

Salads

 

Soups + Stews

 

Rice + Grains + Pasta

 

Vegetables

Moroccan Couscous of Fall Vegetables
Moroccan Couscous of Fall Vegetables
Purple Potato Chips, and Memories from School Days
Purple Potato Chips, and Memories from School Days
Roasted Beets with Hazelnut Picada + Mashed Potatoes with Olive Oil Majado
Roasted Beets with Hazelnut Picada + Mashed Potatoes with Olive Oil Majado
Red Snapper in a Salt Crust with Rosemary Baked Potatoes, a New Taste for Christmas dinner
Red Snapper in a Salt Crust with Rosemary Baked Potatoes, a New Taste for Christmas dinner
Mashed Red Potatoes with Olive Oil
Mashed Red Potatoes with Olive Oil
Spicy Pork Chops and Roasted Asparagus with Manchego, dinner in thirty minutes
Spicy Pork Chops and Roasted Asparagus with Manchego, dinner in thirty minutes
Two Sweet Potato and Bacon Salad with Sherry Coriander Vinaigrette
Two Sweet Potato and Bacon Salad with Sherry Coriander Vinaigrette
Patatas Bravas, on Every Tapas Menu
Patatas Bravas, on Every Tapas Menu
Piquillo Pepper and Eggplant Toasts —and hiking to Santa Lucía in Alcocebre, Spain
Piquillo Pepper and Eggplant Toasts —and hiking to Santa Lucía in Alcocebre, Spain
Barbacoa in Onteniente, and some Birthdays
Barbacoa in Onteniente, and some Birthdays
Summer Potato Salad, and a day in Peñíscola
Summer Potato Salad, and a day in Peñíscola
Tomato and Onion Salad with Olives, always reliable
Tomato and Onion Salad with Olives, always reliable
Pork Tenderloin with Chestnut and Sherry Sauce
Pork Tenderloin with Chestnut and Sherry Sauce
Oven Baked Eggplant with Pimentón, one of two sibling sides
Oven Baked Eggplant with Pimentón, one of two sibling sides
Crispy Battered Zucchini, from a home vegetable garden
Crispy Battered Zucchini, from a home vegetable garden
Grilled Corn with Ñora Allioli, on a Warm Fall Day
Grilled Corn with Ñora Allioli, on a Warm Fall Day
Garlicky Sautéed Cauliflower, Considering Thanksgiving
Garlicky Sautéed Cauliflower, Considering Thanksgiving
Roasted Carrots and Fennel with Dijon Dressing, More for Thanksgiving
Roasted Carrots and Fennel with Dijon Dressing, More for Thanksgiving
Octopus with Potatoes, the Unexpected Guest at our Christmas Table
Octopus with Potatoes, the Unexpected Guest at our Christmas Table
Mojo Picon with Wrinkly Potatoes, for Culinary Diplomacy Spain at Joseph Decuis
Mojo Picon with Wrinkly Potatoes, for Culinary Diplomacy Spain at Joseph Decuis
Meat Stuffed Piquillo Peppers, and my book, “Yo Fui el Primero”
Meat Stuffed Piquillo Peppers, and my book, “Yo Fui el Primero”
Crunchy zucchini salad with pine nuts -and a few days in Rome
Crunchy zucchini salad with pine nuts -and a few days in Rome
Cod in Smooth Pisto Sauce —a confined kitchen at Lent
Cod in Smooth Pisto Sauce —a confined kitchen at Lent
Cucumber Gazpacho —and a trip to Assisi
Cucumber Gazpacho —and a trip to Assisi
Pisto —and building a vegetable garden (Part 3): THE FENCE
Pisto —and building a vegetable garden (Part 3): THE FENCE
Mushrooms with leeks and peas—healthy habits and a 2021 wish
Mushrooms with leeks and peas—healthy habits and a 2021 wish
Romesco sauce with calçots, from Cataluña to the world
Romesco sauce with calçots, from Cataluña to the world
Crispy artichokes —and the vegetable garden Part 5: the lattice fence and the gate
Crispy artichokes —and the vegetable garden Part 5: the lattice fence and the gate
Fruit and Pinenut Stuffing —November means Thanksgiving
Fruit and Pinenut Stuffing —November means Thanksgiving
Fried eggplant sticks —and the university city of Salamanca
Fried eggplant sticks —and the university city of Salamanca
Wild garlicky mushrooms with sherry—and Salamanca part II
Wild garlicky mushrooms with sherry—and Salamanca part II
Scrambled eggs with wild mushrooms, Revuelto de Setas —and the walled city of Avila
Scrambled eggs with wild mushrooms, Revuelto de Setas —and the walled city of Avila

 

Fish

Fideuá in Washington DC
Fideuá in Washington DC
Red Snapper in a Salt Crust with Rosemary Baked Potatoes, a New Taste for Christmas dinner
Red Snapper in a Salt Crust with Rosemary Baked Potatoes, a New Taste for Christmas dinner
Seafood Paella, Made Famous by… You
Seafood Paella, Made Famous by… You
Salt Cod Fritters, Buñuelos de Bacalao for Friday
Salt Cod Fritters, Buñuelos de Bacalao for Friday
Cod and Cauliflower Soup with Rice, for Good Friday
Cod and Cauliflower Soup with Rice, for Good Friday
Garlic Shrimp in a Shrimp Sauce, and Beach Days
Garlic Shrimp in a Shrimp Sauce, and Beach Days
Fresh White Anchovies in Vinegar, Boquerones en Vinagre
Fresh White Anchovies in Vinegar, Boquerones en Vinagre
Cod in Salsa Verde, and Valencia’s Ciutat Vella
Cod in Salsa Verde, and Valencia’s Ciutat Vella
Oven Baked Tilapia Over Potatoes, a Quick One Pot Dinner
Oven Baked Tilapia Over Potatoes, a Quick One Pot Dinner
Soupy Seafood Rice, and thinking of Las Fallas
Soupy Seafood Rice, and thinking of Las Fallas
Roasted Red Pepper, Eggplant and Cod —or Esgarraet
Roasted Red Pepper, Eggplant and Cod —or Esgarraet
Calamari and Bean Salad —and a hike on Sierra de Irta
Calamari and Bean Salad —and a hike on Sierra de Irta
Braised Cod with White Beans, and a Year of Lasts and Firsts (Hint: Video Recipe)
Braised Cod with White Beans, and a Year of Lasts and Firsts (Hint: Video Recipe)
Stuffed Calamari, Another Meatless Option for Lent
Stuffed Calamari, Another Meatless Option for Lent
Octopus with Potatoes, the Unexpected Guest at our Christmas Table
Octopus with Potatoes, the Unexpected Guest at our Christmas Table
Arroz Negro, Black Rice with Squid, a Showstopper
Arroz Negro, Black Rice with Squid, a Showstopper
Citrus Marinated Salmon —and musings on Christmas preparedness
Citrus Marinated Salmon —and musings on Christmas preparedness
Cod in Smooth Pisto Sauce —a confined kitchen at Lent
Cod in Smooth Pisto Sauce —a confined kitchen at Lent
Cod with Roasted Red Peppers —and a Fall weekend in Miami
Cod with Roasted Red Peppers —and a Fall weekend in Miami
Salmon steaks with majado – and building a vegetable garden (Part 4)
Salmon steaks with majado – and building a vegetable garden (Part 4)
Creamy Rice with Langoustines —and beach days in Spain, two years later
Creamy Rice with Langoustines —and beach days in Spain, two years later
Salmon cakes —and the January mood
Salmon cakes —and the January mood
Cod with asparagus and preserved lemons—and Valencia’s Maritime Holy Week
Cod with asparagus and preserved lemons—and Valencia’s Maritime Holy Week
Whole baked branzino, and coastal Alicante: Altea and Calpe
Whole baked branzino, and coastal Alicante: Altea and Calpe
Mandarina stuffed Salmon with Thyme, and the countdown to Spring
Mandarina stuffed Salmon with Thyme, and the countdown to Spring
Cooking a la plancha —Seafood the Spanish way!
Cooking a la plancha —Seafood the Spanish way!
Mussels with white beans and tomatoes —and the revenge of the land
Mussels with white beans and tomatoes —and the revenge of the land
Baked sea bream, besugo al horno —and a girls trip to Greece
Baked sea bream, besugo al horno —and a girls trip to Greece

 

Meat + Poultry

 

Sauces

 

Tapas

 

Desserts + Sweets

Churros, a Spanish staple
Churros, a Spanish staple
Plums and Almonds Cake, an evocative combination
Plums and Almonds Cake, an evocative combination
Coffee Meringues, a melt-in-your-mouth sweet treat
Coffee Meringues, a melt-in-your-mouth sweet treat
White Sweet Potato Preserve Turnovers, Empanadillas de Dulce de Boniato, A Winter Delicacy on a Fall Day
White Sweet Potato Preserve Turnovers, Empanadillas de Dulce de Boniato, A Winter Delicacy on a Fall Day
Quince Paste with Manchego Cheese, a light appetizer, or dessert
Quince Paste with Manchego Cheese, a light appetizer, or dessert
Nanaimo Bars, the start of the Christmas season
Nanaimo Bars, the start of the Christmas season
Velvety Lemon Tart, Remembering the Place that Saw me Grow
Velvety Lemon Tart, Remembering the Place that Saw me Grow
Strawberry Tartlets, a Wink to Spring
Strawberry Tartlets, a Wink to Spring
Chocolate Meringue Cakes, or the Habit of Conservation
Chocolate Meringue Cakes, or the Habit of Conservation
Chocolate Mousse Tower Cake, and a Weekend of Love
Chocolate Mousse Tower Cake, and a Weekend of Love
Dulce de Leche and Chocolate Tart, Two Birthdays, and a Potting Party
Dulce de Leche and Chocolate Tart, Two Birthdays, and a Potting Party
Thick Hot Chocolate for “Las Fallas”, Valencia’s Festival
Thick Hot Chocolate for “Las Fallas”, Valencia’s Festival
Mona de Pascua, Easter Sweet Bread, from Valencia
Mona de Pascua, Easter Sweet Bread, from Valencia
Sugar and Cinnamon Baked Milk Sweet Bread, Oven Baked Torrijas de Mona de Pascua
Sugar and Cinnamon Baked Milk Sweet Bread, Oven Baked Torrijas de Mona de Pascua
White and Dark Chocolate Birthday Cake —and a jazz concert
White and Dark Chocolate Birthday Cake —and a jazz concert
Chocolate Almond Tart with Blackberries —and Memories of a Gathering of Women
Chocolate Almond Tart with Blackberries —and Memories of a Gathering of Women
Lemon Ice Cream, The Most Refreshing Taste of Summer
Lemon Ice Cream, The Most Refreshing Taste of Summer
Pear and Almond Cake, and Art and History in Fort Wayne
Pear and Almond Cake, and Art and History in Fort Wayne
Blanco y Negro, Espresso Granita with Sweet Cream Ice Cream
Blanco y Negro, Espresso Granita with Sweet Cream Ice Cream
Apple Ring Fritters —and Celebrating Johnny Appleseed
Apple Ring Fritters —and Celebrating Johnny Appleseed
Pastelitos de Cabello de Angel, Candied Pumpkin Fiber Almond Turnovers
Pastelitos de Cabello de Angel, Candied Pumpkin Fiber Almond Turnovers
Chocolate Medallions —and the Nostalgia of Christmas
Chocolate Medallions —and the Nostalgia of Christmas
Spanish Nougat Mousse, Mousse de Turrón —or the Spanish habit of conservation
Spanish Nougat Mousse, Mousse de Turrón —or the Spanish habit of conservation
Lemon Meringue Tart, and the thermal baths turned school
Lemon Meringue Tart, and the thermal baths turned school
Passionfruit and Berry Cake with Mascarpone Icing, for St. Valentine’s Day
Passionfruit and Berry Cake with Mascarpone Icing, for St. Valentine’s Day
Apple Tart, and architect Rafael Guastavino
Apple Tart, and architect Rafael Guastavino
Plum and Blackberry Crumble Pie, ahead of Spring break
Plum and Blackberry Crumble Pie, ahead of Spring break
Strawberry Sponge Layer Cake with Strawberry Cream Frosting, for Mother’s Day
Strawberry Sponge Layer Cake with Strawberry Cream Frosting, for Mother’s Day
Chocolate and Orange Mousse —and oranges from El Taroncheral
Chocolate and Orange Mousse —and oranges from El Taroncheral
Monjavina, for “La Merienda”
Monjavina, for “La Merienda”
Pear Tart, Fruit Trees, and Bougainvilleas
Pear Tart, Fruit Trees, and Bougainvilleas
Rhubarb Almond Cake, and Preparing for Thanksgiving
Rhubarb Almond Cake, and Preparing for Thanksgiving
Tiramisu, an Italian Dessert for a very Spanish American Christmas
Tiramisu, an Italian Dessert for a very Spanish American Christmas
Banana Nut Bundt, and a Christmas Family Reunion
Banana Nut Bundt, and a Christmas Family Reunion
Classic Madeleines, and a Day for Women (videorecipe)
Classic Madeleines, and a Day for Women (videorecipe)
Blueberry and Meyer Lemon Cake —the 100th post!
Blueberry and Meyer Lemon Cake —the 100th post!
Blood Orange Puff Pastry Tart, like it was
Blood Orange Puff Pastry Tart, like it was
Tarta de Santiago, and El Camino
Tarta de Santiago, and El Camino
Carrot Cake, for Two Special Celebrations
Carrot Cake, for Two Special Celebrations
Leche Merengada Granita —Granizado de Leche Merengada
Leche Merengada Granita —Granizado de Leche Merengada
Blackberry Lavender Ice Cream, Saying Farewell to Summer
Blackberry Lavender Ice Cream, Saying Farewell to Summer
Flan Caramel, A Classic
Flan Caramel, A Classic
Lemon Layer Cake with Lemon Curd Buttercream and Ginger cookies, a Christmassy Birthday Cake
Lemon Layer Cake with Lemon Curd Buttercream and Ginger cookies, a Christmassy Birthday Cake
Lemon Mousse Tart —and Ethan, from Graduation through first year of University
Lemon Mousse Tart —and Ethan, from Graduation through first year of University
Cranberry and Lime Tartelets, and a One Day Visit with Matthew at Purdue
Cranberry and Lime Tartelets, and a One Day Visit with Matthew at Purdue
Apple cake with caramel glaze, what we need now
Apple cake with caramel glaze, what we need now
The nazareno, “hot cross bun” from Málaga — Easter at home
The nazareno, “hot cross bun” from Málaga — Easter at home
Almond Cookies (amaretti-like), and a trip to Perugia
Almond Cookies (amaretti-like), and a trip to Perugia
Triple cheesecake with Amaretti crust and Caramelized Blood Oranges ––a glimpse into confinement
Triple cheesecake with Amaretti crust and Caramelized Blood Oranges ––a glimpse into confinement
Zucchini Layer Cake –and building a Vegetable Garden (Part 2)
Zucchini Layer Cake –and building a Vegetable Garden (Part 2)
Turrón ice cream —and Summer 2020 in Santa Barbara
Turrón ice cream —and Summer 2020 in Santa Barbara
Gingerbread layer cake, for a holiday season like no other
Gingerbread layer cake, for a holiday season like no other
Pestiños, an Andalusian Lent and Easter treat
Pestiños, an Andalusian Lent and Easter treat
Basque cheesecake —and Part 6 (and last) of the vegetable garden: the ground cover
Basque cheesecake —and Part 6 (and last) of the vegetable garden: the ground cover
Panellets, marzipan pastries for a Spanish flavored Christmas
Panellets, marzipan pastries for a Spanish flavored Christmas
Roscón de Reyes, Kings Cake for the feast of the Epiphany
Roscón de Reyes, Kings Cake for the feast of the Epiphany
Mocha cake with Espresso cream cheese frosting —and my Valentine’s
Mocha cake with Espresso cream cheese frosting —and my Valentine’s
Bitter orange marmalade, the flavor of my Spanish breakfasts
Bitter orange marmalade, the flavor of my Spanish breakfasts
Lemon tart with strawberry cream frosting, and Madrid’s Naval Museum
Lemon tart with strawberry cream frosting, and Madrid’s Naval Museum
Blackberry tiramisu to celebrate the publication of my novel “I Was the First”
Blackberry tiramisu to celebrate the publication of my novel “I Was the First”
Pears poached in red wine, the link to the Spice Islands and Miami 2022
Pears poached in red wine, the link to the Spice Islands and Miami 2022
Lemon coconut mini tarts with passion fruit frosting —and the Saint Valentines
Lemon coconut mini tarts with passion fruit frosting —and the Saint Valentines
Coca de llanda (olive oil lemon cake), a Valencian merienda, after-school snack
Coca de llanda (olive oil lemon cake), a Valencian merienda, after-school snack
Shortbread Sandwich Cookies with Lemon and Coffee filling—and the First Circumnavigation at the IFLTA Conference
Shortbread Sandwich Cookies with Lemon and Coffee filling—and the First Circumnavigation at the IFLTA Conference
Galette des Rois, the Feast of the Epiphany French style
Galette des Rois, the Feast of the Epiphany French style
Lemon marmalade, Spain eating habits and la merienda
Lemon marmalade, Spain eating habits and la merienda
Coca de Pasas y Nueces, Raisins and Walnuts Cake —and David, our High School Graduate and Salutatorian
Coca de Pasas y Nueces, Raisins and Walnuts Cake —and David, our High School Graduate and Salutatorian
Chocolate and Coffee Mousse Cake, St Augustine, and the First Thanksgiving
Chocolate and Coffee Mousse Cake, St Augustine, and the First Thanksgiving
Yule Log, Tronco de Navidad, for Christmas —and a celebratory London trip
Yule Log, Tronco de Navidad, for Christmas —and a celebratory London trip

 

Drinks

 

 

 

2 Comments

  1. Ruth Hladky
    February 16, 2024 @ 11:34 am

    I love bitter, sweet, orange marmalade. Do you have a recipe for that?

    Reply

    • Natacha Sanz Caballero
      February 17, 2024 @ 2:28 pm

      Yes! One of the most popular recipes on the blog. Search in DESSERTS AND SWEETS under the RECIPES tab in the top menu bar (or enter it in the search box)

      Natacha xx

      Reply

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