Category: Food and Recipes
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Whisky Pork Tenderloin with Garlic and Lemon
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.25 lb (570 g) pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) medallions 1 1/4 tsp kosher salt, divided 3/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided 12 large garlic cloves…
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Catalan Suquet de Peix (Fisherman’s Stew)
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus 1 tbsp for picada and serving 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped (about 1.5 cups / 200 g) 3 garlic cloves (2 for sofrito, 1 for…
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Creamy Arroz con Leche with Cinnamon Sugar
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes (plus 3–5 minutes to brûlée, optional) Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 cup (200 g) short‑grain rice (Arborio or Valencia) 5 cups (1.18 L) whole milk 2–3 wide strips lemon peel (no white pith) 1 large cinnamon stick (3–4…
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Smoky Patatas Revolconas with Crispy Torreznos
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 55 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) skin-on pork belly, rind scored 2 cups (480 ml) neutral oil, for frying 2 lb (900 g) starchy potatoes, peeled and chunked 1 bay leaf; 1 tbsp kosher…
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Caldo Gallego with Beans, Potatoes, and Greens
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus 8–12 hours bean soaking) Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes (soak not included) Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) dried white beans, soaked and drained 1 large smoked ham bone (lacón) or ham hock (1–1.5 lb /…
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Bonito con Tomate (Tuna in Paprika-Tomato Sofrito)
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.5 lb (680 g) albacore or tuna steaks, cut into 1 to 1.25-inch chunks 1 tsp kosher salt, divided, plus more to taste 1/2 tsp black pepper 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (plus 1…
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Spanish Stuffed Peppers with Savory Meat and Béchamel
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (8–12 stuffed peppers) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 55 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 12–14 jarred roasted piquillo peppers, drained and patted dry (or 4 roasted red bell peppers) 500 g ground meat (250 g beef + 250 g pork; about 1.1 lb…
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Baked Sardines with Potatoes, Onions, and Lemon
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: Serves 4 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.5 lb (680 g) Yukon Gold potatoes, sliced 1/4 in (6 mm) 1 large yellow onion (300 g), thinly sliced 5 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1/4 cup (60 ml) dry white wine or…
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Creamy Mushroom Scramble with Garlic and Thyme
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 22 minutes Quick Ingredients 400 g mixed mushrooms (cremini, oyster, shiitake), cleaned and torn/sliced 4 large eggs 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus 1 tsp to finish 1 tbsp unsalted butter (optional, for richness) 2 garlic cloves, thinly…
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Saffron Chicken in Almond-Garlic Pepitoria Sauce
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 55 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs/drumsticks (about 2.5 lb/1.1 kg) 2 tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp black pepper 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped 6 garlic cloves…
