Cuisine from Spain Podcast – Notes from Spain by Ben Curtis

Episodes

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   Albondigas – Cuisine from Spain podcast 19

   [Download MP3] Ingredients 600 grammes (1 1/4 pounds) of Minced beef 1 egg 4 garlic cloves 2 sprigs parsley finely chopped 1 cup of flour 1 onion chopped up in large chunks 2 bay leaves 1 tsp of salt Olive oil 1/2 glass of wine Preparation To prepare the mixture we beat the egg in […]

   Jan 28, 2007
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   Pollo en Pepitoria – Cuisine from Spain Podcast 18

   [Download MP3] This wonderful Castillian chicken dish seemed to go down quite well in the Catalan kitchen! Ingredients: 2 Kg (4.4 Pounds) of Chicken (Drum sticks and thighs) 1 Chopped onion 3 Garlic cloves chopped roughly 3 Boiled eggs 2 Bouquet Garnis (or 2 bay leafs) White wine (1 ½ glasses)...

   Dec 8, 2006
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   Marmitako – Cuisine from Spain Podcast 17

   [Download MP3] This warming Basque fish stew receives its name from the saucepan that it is cooked in, a Marmita. Ingredients: (for 4 people) 600g (1.3 Pounds) of fresh Tuna (or Bonito if you are in Spain) 1Kg (2.2 Pounds) of Potatoes 2 Onions 2 Tomatoes 3 Garlic cloves 2 Bay leaves 4 tbsp of […]

   Nov 18, 2006
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   Cuisine from Spain Podcast 16 – Setas

   [Download MP3] This seasonal mushroom dish, made here using wild setas, can actually be adapted to make a great tapa all year round. Ingredients: 4 cloves of garlic 3 Tbs olive oil Half a kilo/1 pound wild mushrooms (setas) Half a glass of white wine 3 sticks of parsley Salt (a generous pinch!)...

   Oct 27, 2006
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   Cuisine from Spain Podcast 15 – Cordero Asado and Patatas a lo Pobre

   [Download MP3] Roast lamb and a lo pobre potatoes … You don’t get more Castillian than this! Although you can find cordero asado cooked in a similar way throughout Spain, the best is found around Segovia, Valladolid, and other parts of the Castilla-Leon area, where you still see shepherds…

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   Oct 10, 2006
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   Cuisine from Spain Podcast 14 – Pinchos Morunos

   [Download MP3] Marina takes on the local butcher as she tries to out-do his Pincho Moruno kebabs! Ingredients 1 Kg or 2.2 Pounds of pork meat 2 garlic cloves 2 tsp of sweet paprika 1 tsp of hot paprika 1 tsp of ground pepper 2 tsp of thyme 3 bay leafs 4 tbsp of olive […]

   Sep 22, 2006
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   Cuisine from Spain Podcast 13 – Natillas

   [Download MP3] Marina prepares one of the most classic deserts on the Spanish menu – Natillas – a delicious cinnamon custard. Ingredients 1 litre of Milk (1.7 UK Pints, 2.1 US Liquid Pints) 250 grm of sugar (half a pound) 9 egg yolks 2 or 3 cinnamon sticks cinnamon powder Preparation Put 3/4 of…

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   Sep 8, 2006
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   Cuisine from Spain Podcast 12 – Almejas a la Marinera and Pimientos del Padron

   [Download MP3] Almejas (clams) a la Marinera There are many variations on this recipe, depending where you have it. Sometimes it has a light green sauce if it is made with parsley, or red if you use paprika, in which case it can be either spicy if you use hot paprika, or mild if you […]

   Aug 22, 2006
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   Cuisine from Spain Podcast 11 – Pollo al Ajillo

   [Download MP3] Introduction The secret of this recipie is the mixture of the crispy chicken skin and roasted garlic. Ingredients 1.5 Kg (3.3 pounds) of chicken with bone and skin (either a whole chicken cut in to 4 cm/2 inch pieces or thighs and legs chopped separately) 12 garlic cloves olive oil…

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   Aug 7, 2006
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    Cuisine from Spain podcast no. 10 – Grilling!

    [Download MP3] The Catavino crew come round for some serious grilling (that’s Barbequing to us Brits 😉 ), while we chat about grilling culture in Spain and abroad, fine Spanish wines, why Spanish ingredients are so good, and Marina tells us about two great summer salads. This podcast goes hand…

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    Jul 20, 2006