Alfajores Cookie

Alfajore Cookie Recipe – Dulce de Leche Cookie

 Alfajores Cookies are a specialty of Spain and Latin America with each region or even country having their own loved version.  Alfajores Cookies consist of two shortbread biscuit cookies that … Continued

Alfajore Jam Cookies

Alfajores Jam Cookies Recipe

Alfajores Jam Cookies are a specialty of Spain and Latin America with each region or even country having their own loved version.  Alfajores consist of two shortbread biscuit cookies that … Continued

Arroz Con Pollo

Arroz Con Pollo – Rice with Chicken Recipe

Arroz Con Pollo (pronounced “Aros con POHyoh”- emphasizing the “A”) literally means Rice with Chicken, a delicious one-pot Spanish dish that is scented with saffron.  There is evidence that this … Continued

Paella

Chef Brandon Frohne’s Paella Recipe

Recipe by Chef Brandon Frohne, an award winning 4th generation Chef and Winery Chef at the acclaimed Chateau an Winery and Resort in Braselton, Ga.         Wines … Continued

Chocolate Grape Truffles

Chocolate Grape Truffles Recipe

You thought Chocolate Dipped Strawberries were great, now you must try these Chocolate Covered Grape Truffles!  I have discovered that men go crazy over these Chocolate Grapes!  Grapes and chocolate … Continued

Easy Paella Dinner Menu

Easy Paella Dinner Menu and Recipes

Easy Paella Dinner Menu Easy Paella Dinner Menu is a special dinner that is very easy to prepare and serve.  A great opportunity to include your guests in the meal preparation … Continued

Farro Salad with Buttermilk Dressing Recipe

  This colorful Farro Salad with Buttermilk Dressing may be served cold or at room temperature, which I prefer.  Farro is an ancient grain that has long been loved in … Continued

Pinxtos plate

Food Travels Northern Spain Basque Country

Five Cities to Visit in Northern Spain – Basque Country From Provincial to Pamplona I arrived in Madrid after catching a few carefully plotted “Zzzz’s”  on the plane.  It was … Continued

Fried Eggplant with Molasses

Fried Eggplant with Molasses Recipe

Berenjena Frita con Miel de Cana Fried Eggplant with Molasses (Berenjena Frita con Miel de Cana) is an Andalusian specialty of southern Spain.  In Andulusia, these delicious fried eggplant slices are … Continued

Nun’s Sighs

Nun’s Sighs Recipe

Suspiros de Monja Nun’s Sighs (Suspiros de Monja) are a typical Spanish pastry that is golden and crispy on the outside and rich and creamy on the inside.  A thick … Continued

Paella with Spanish Rice

Paella with Spanish Rice – Rice Cooker Paella Recipe

While this rice cooker Paella with Spanish Rice recipe is not the classic paella recipe, most of the ingredients are. It is much easier and faster to cook paella if … Continued

Pecan Crusted Trout

Pecan Crusted Trout Recipe

This Pecan Crusted Trout recipe is best when made with fresh mountain trout, but can also be made with any other white fish, such as cod, snapper, mahi mahi, or … Continued

Spanish Sangria

Pepe’s Secret Spanish Sangria Recipe

For our Madrid stopover, we booked an hotel near the airport in Barajas (a small town near the Madrid airport).  The shuttle bus driver had recommended Campanilla Restaurante, A Tapa … Continued

Perada Pear Jelly

Perada Pear Jelly Recipe

Perada Pear Jelly, also known as Pear Cheese or Pear Jelly, has been considered a delicacy in Iberian and Latin cultures for many years,  This spread nicely goes with cheeses such as … Continued

Red Wine Sangria

Red Wine Sangria Recipe

Red Wine Sangria is a refreshing drink that is simple to make and yet elegant enough for any occasion.  Fresh fruit and wine combine to create the perfect beverage for … Continued