tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795932192708418498Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:08:10 +0000http://recipespicbypic.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Núria)Blogger168125http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/http://creativecommons.org/images/public/somerights20.giftag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795932192708418498.post-4168002909026850036Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:00:00 +00002008-07-23T10:46:38.024+02:00eventvegetablessoupsspanish recipescookingrecipesfood I think that this week is going to be the Could Soups/Puree week! Monday: Carrot's Puree, Wednesday: Green Gazpacho and Friday: Ajo blanco, a typical Spanish dish, original from Andalusia, as Gazpacho is, but made out of Almonds, garlic and bread. Back to our Green Dive, have it as a first dish or appetizer or just to keep the heat away. This is my first time using a bulb fennel, but I've seen http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SpanishRecipesinpictures/~3/343362384/green-gazpacho-dive-into-freshness.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Núria)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SpanishRecipesinpictures/~4/343362384" height="1" width="1"/>http://recipespicbypic.blogspot.com/2008/07/green-gazpacho-dive-into-freshness.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795932192708418498.post-101179671863923399Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:56:00 +00002008-07-21T17:53:04.394+02:00vegetablesIberian acorn hamspanish recipescookingrecipesfood Carrots are one of the first vegetables I started eating as a kid. When my first teeth started to show, my mom would always give me a peeled and fresh carrot to calm my gums. This is such a wonderful vegetable, contains A vitamin and it's good for the skin and the sight. You can have this puree hot or cold... guess how we had it ;-) Yes... cold, of course. Ingredients for 4 servings: 1 kilo http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SpanishRecipesinpictures/~3/341683493/cold-carrots-puree-with-iberian-acorn.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Núria)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SpanishRecipesinpictures/~4/341683493" height="1" width="1"/>http://recipespicbypic.blogspot.com/2008/07/cold-carrots-puree-with-iberian-acorn.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795932192708418498.post-6286572182361948856Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:34:00 +00002008-07-18T15:43:05.516+02:00eventvegetablesspanish recipescookingrecipespastafoodI thought I had all ingredients and everything I needed to cook this dish... but so often I find that one or two things are missing. Does it happen to you too? I hate it! I hate unexpected changes... This time I looked for my kitchen silver paper and... there was none left!!! Aaaaaahhh, ok everything has a solution and my "smart" solution, this time, was to cook the dish without the silver paper!http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SpanishRecipesinpictures/~3/339001289/stuffed-purple-eggplant.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Núria)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SpanishRecipesinpictures/~4/339001289" height="1" width="1"/>http://recipespicbypic.blogspot.com/2008/07/stuffed-purple-eggplant.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795932192708418498.post-3489907412421365870Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:46:00 +00002008-07-16T19:50:27.555+02:00fruitseventfoiespanish recipesCatalan foodcatalan restaurantsrecipesl'odissea de l'empordafoodOnly 3 ingredients and some bread and you'll become the Magician Superstar of your kitchen, house, neighbourhood, village, town... get the idea? Just say the magic words: Abra Ka Dabra, or Hockus Pockus or Alakazaaaam! and make sure to have the ingredients, if you don't, the magic won't work ;-). But, if you have them, get ready to experience a palate sensorial climax!!! I'm assuming you like http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SpanishRecipesinpictures/~3/337263965/figs-and-foie-something-to-die-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Núria)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SpanishRecipesinpictures/~4/337263965" height="1" width="1"/>http://recipespicbypic.blogspot.com/2008/07/figs-and-foie-something-to-die-for.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795932192708418498.post-1905032382266720963Mon, 14 Jul 2008 17:00:00 +00002008-07-14T19:25:11.197+02:00Arab recipeslegumescookingchickpeasrecipesfoodHummus sounds like Latin to me, but is it Latin? Nope! It's Arab and it means garbanzos or chickpeas... the main ingredient of the dish. Believe it or not, this is the first time I cook it and I took the recipe from a Spanish food magazine, so if there's any Arabs reading this post, please let me know if there's mistakes in the recipe. I must say I didn't enjoy the flavour of the lemon and the http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SpanishRecipesinpictures/~3/335284265/hummus-magnificus.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Núria)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SpanishRecipesinpictures/~4/335284265" height="1" width="1"/>http://recipespicbypic.blogspot.com/2008/04/hummus-magnificus.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795932192708418498.post-8643912650879274789Fri, 11 Jul 2008 09:00:00 +00002008-07-11T11:24:21.849+02:00Seafoodspanish recipessquidcookingrecipesfood Dear foodie bloggers friends, I'm so sorry I don't have the time lately to come to your blogs and visit... I feel so bad about it! Hopefully, hopefully... next week I'll be able to spend more time in front of the computer. However, you are all in my mind and heart♥. Today, the first thing I did this morning... well, right after the 5 more minutes please, and preparing and eating breakfast was http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SpanishRecipesinpictures/~3/332535569/stuffed-squids-in-black-inked-sea.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Núria)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SpanishRecipesinpictures/~4/332535569" height="1" width="1"/>http://recipespicbypic.blogspot.com/2008/07/stuffed-squids-in-black-inked-sea.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795932192708418498.post-3861758081626648647Thu, 03 Jul 2008 07:07:00 +00002008-07-07T16:30:25.961+02:00fruitspanish recipespackage exchangeandalusian foodrecipescuisine artChicos y Chicas, Ladies and Gentlemen, please put your sunglasses on if you don't want to be momentarily blind with the sight of my brand new Miss Shinny!!! Isn't she Glorious? I'm presenting you all my new toy, which came directly from Brooklyn, New York, North America!!!!!!!! Happy belated 4th of July to all my American readers and foodie bloggers friends and a toast with my first Fruit http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SpanishRecipesinpictures/~3/328918968/miss-shinny-american-beauty-in-my.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Núria)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SpanishRecipesinpictures/~4/328918968" height="1" width="1"/>http://recipespicbypic.blogspot.com/2008/07/miss-shinny-american-beauty-in-my.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795932192708418498.post-8160204590874794212Wed, 02 Jul 2008 07:30:00 +00002008-07-02T11:24:08.754+02:00eggsspanish recipeslegumecookingrecipesfood Special dressing: Cabaret. Money makes the world go round (turn player on) Green on white. White on green, the colours of my blog. Green peas... Greenpeace... Please, let the green govern us! How can we make it this time? How can we continue being advanced, modern, fast, industrious, spoiled... Do we have the right to forbid natural resources to countries that start getting developed? Do we http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SpanishRecipesinpictures/~3/324745621/green-peas-with-egg-and-bacon.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Núria)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SpanishRecipesinpictures/~4/324745621" height="1" width="1"/>http://recipespicbypic.blogspot.com/2008/07/green-peas-with-egg-and-bacon.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795932192708418498.post-8145151846523470801Sun, 29 Jun 2008 08:02:00 +00002008-07-01T13:30:31.969+02:00Seafoodspanish recipespaellaricepaella tutorialspanish paellacookingrecipesfoodSpecial dressing: Phil Collins with Paradise (turn player on). Paella is probably one of our most famous dishes worldwide. It all started in Valencia, a beautiful Spanish region also known for its savory oranges. This post pretends to be a guide for all of you who have never tried cooking this dish and would love to try it... I'm not saying this is the original way to cook it, even the http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SpanishRecipesinpictures/~3/323438804/spanish-paella-tutorial-step-by-step.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Núria)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SpanishRecipesinpictures/~4/323438804" height="1" width="1"/>http://recipespicbypic.blogspot.com/2008/06/spanish-paella-tutorial-step-by-step.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795932192708418498.post-4949056383714858481Fri, 27 Jun 2008 07:05:00 +00002008-06-27T11:48:38.921+02:00Artichokesvegetablesgreek recipescookingrecipesfood Γεια σε όλους! Hi everyone! Isn't google translator a crack? First words mean Hola a todos... Hi everyone in Greek... or that is what I expect them to say! I found this recipe in a Spanish cooking magazine and the tittle immediately caught my attention - Artichokes Greek Style - all ingredients were so handy and you all know about my artichokes' adoration, so I thought, why not? Let's get some http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SpanishRecipesinpictures/~3/321226881/artichokes-greek-style.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Núria)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SpanishRecipesinpictures/~4/321226881" height="1" width="1"/>http://recipespicbypic.blogspot.com/2008/06/artichokes-greek-style.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795932192708418498.post-6514764645692007095Wed, 25 Jun 2008 09:24:00 +00002008-06-25T14:02:27.518+02:00duckeventvegetablesspanish recipescookingrecipespastafood Special dressing's today: Dire Straits ==> Twisting by the Pool... Eating by the pool, Having fun by the pool, Resting by the pool, Drinking gin tonic in the evening by the Pool... Get the idea???? Haaaaahhhha... Isn't it great to be on holidays? See? I didn't have a good Internet connection but I didn't loose my time! This is one of the wonderful dishes we had during this short vacation. We http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SpanishRecipesinpictures/~3/319667413/noodles-paella-with-duck.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Núria)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SpanishRecipesinpictures/~4/319667413" height="1" width="1"/>http://recipespicbypic.blogspot.com/2008/06/noodles-paella-with-duck.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795932192708418498.post-835342802383482542Fri, 20 Jun 2008 07:30:00 +00002008-06-20T10:07:53.506+02:00Seafoodspanish recipesherbsricenutscookingrecipesfood Good morning Starshines, good afternoon... good evening... or good night! It's finally sunny and hot here :D and I'm planning to go to the beach and to the swimming pool for this loooooong coming weekend! So I'm afraid I won't be seeing your beautiful faces until next Wednesday, he, he, he! I will be off line, disconected, gone, in paradise... Tuesday the 24th, is a Holiday here: Sant Joan; http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SpanishRecipesinpictures/~3/316045449/rice-mint-balls-with-pistachios-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Núria)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SpanishRecipesinpictures/~4/316045449" height="1" width="1"/>http://recipespicbypic.blogspot.com/2008/06/rice-mint-balls-with-pistachios-and.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795932192708418498.post-6052220390307915133Wed, 18 Jun 2008 07:30:00 +00002008-06-19T12:27:37.229+02:00duckfruitvegetablesspanish recipesSaladnutscookingrecipesfoodPLEASE NOTICE THAT TASTESPOTTING IS NOT COMPLETELY DEAD!!! JUST HURT AND IN THE ICU... MEANWHILE GO AND HAVE A TOAST AT LIQURIOUS. There's a saying here in Spain that goes: ¿Querías caldo? ¡Toma 2 tazas! The literal translation would be: Did you want a broth? Here you have 2 cups! It means that you were wishing for something and all of a sudden you are getting that "something" everyday or very http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SpanishRecipesinpictures/~3/314427089/summer-salad-with-ducks-ham.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Núria)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SpanishRecipesinpictures/~4/314427089" height="1" width="1"/>http://recipespicbypic.blogspot.com/2008/06/summer-salad-with-ducks-ham.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795932192708418498.post-4106404717730547319Mon, 16 Jun 2008 07:02:00 +00002008-06-16T11:13:06.394+02:00eventMeme gamespanish recipesherbsfishcookingrecipesfood A year ago, or so, my friend Margo (a beautiful dutch woman living here in Spain for a good bunch of years now) cooked this dish for me and I found the flavours so well combined and amazing that I asked her for the recipe.... It took me nearly a year to cook it... Wow... but finally did! And I must say: this is a delicious way to prepare your salmon! Beautiful Val from More than a Burnt Toast http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SpanishRecipesinpictures/~3/312956879/salmon-in-aromatic-pickle-and-meme.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Núria)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SpanishRecipesinpictures/~4/312956879" height="1" width="1"/>http://recipespicbypic.blogspot.com/2008/06/salmon-in-aromatic-pickle-and-meme.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795932192708418498.post-23666927896018816Fri, 13 Jun 2008 06:15:00 +00002008-06-13T08:28:06.062+02:00fruiteventIberian acorn hamspanish recipesmediterranean dietmelon and hamrecipesfoodMy kitchen's sink tap just broke! A piece of it stayed screwed to the sink and the rest in my hand. You don't really know how much one thing is worth until you miss it, right? Lunch time is getting near and my parents will be here in 1 hour. Calling the insurance plumber might be a solution but they will get here in 1 or 2 hours and charge me for the service. Looking for a plumber in the yellow http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SpanishRecipesinpictures/~3/310959375/meln-con-jamn-and-how-to-become-daring.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Núria)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SpanishRecipesinpictures/~4/310959375" height="1" width="1"/>http://recipespicbypic.blogspot.com/2008/06/meln-con-jamn-and-how-to-become-daring.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795932192708418498.post-5052084743571162054Wed, 11 Jun 2008 08:08:00 +00002008-06-11T12:21:30.216+02:00eventmeatAwardnewsspanish recipesherbsSpaincookingrecipesfoodThere's a big transport strike here in Spain since Monday and everything is getting directly affected; there's nearly no fish left in the big markets, the meat's shelves at supermarkets are starting to get empty, fresh fruits and veggies are hard to find... Can you imagine? The main reason for this catastrophic situation is the high price of the gas. The transport sector will keep this attitude http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SpanishRecipesinpictures/~3/309519187/pork-loin-in-salt-and-herbs-and-spanish.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Núria)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SpanishRecipesinpictures/~4/309519187" height="1" width="1"/>http://recipespicbypic.blogspot.com/2008/06/pork-loin-in-salt-and-herbs-and-spanish.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795932192708418498.post-2679160980350548481Mon, 09 Jun 2008 08:30:00 +00002008-06-09T11:00:16.491+02:00cannabischemotherapyinfusionschamomilecancerWhen I was a kid, and I felt sick my mom and grand mom would always try to palliate the symptoms with herbs' infusions: chamomile, lemon verbena and mint for stomach ache, lime blossom tea just before school exams, thyme infusion for my wounded knees. Since ancient times, we have been trying to learn and understand the power of the herbs that the earth provides us with and we've been using them http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SpanishRecipesinpictures/~3/307890870/yellow-of-chamomile-and-other-coloured.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Núria)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SpanishRecipesinpictures/~4/307890870" height="1" width="1"/>http://recipespicbypic.blogspot.com/2008/06/yellow-of-chamomile-and-other-coloured.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795932192708418498.post-7013725659387776768Fri, 06 Jun 2008 07:15:00 +00002008-06-06T09:19:33.564+02:00fruitcatalan wines and cavasIberian acorn hamspanish recipesfishCatalan foodcookingsouprecipesfood photographyfoodcastellsSpecial dressing: Strawberry fields forever ♫ Aren't the colours beautiful? When I saw this recipe on TV3... I knew I would try it at home! I've been waiting for nearly 3 weeks to do it because the original fish used in the recipe was Red Mullet but my fishmonger couldn't find it anywhere, and so, I finally gave up and used fresh sardines instead (they are in season in full flavour/taste). Ismahttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SpanishRecipesinpictures/~3/305901315/ham-flavoured-sardines-in-red.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Núria)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SpanishRecipesinpictures/~4/305901315" height="1" width="1"/>http://recipespicbypic.blogspot.com/2008/06/ham-flavoured-sardines-in-red.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795932192708418498.post-7335803171956337729Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:11:00 +00002008-06-04T11:38:59.778+02:00foodie bloggerseventenglish expressionseggsspanish recipesspanish expressionssaucescookingrecipesfood This is just the right time to talk about something that I have always wondered about: Do Spanish expressions coincide with the English ones? For example I say: Ojo por ojo and in English you say An eye for an eye. The meaning of the expression is the same in the two languages and the words we used also mean the same... Isn't it pretty? Now, let's choose another one: A buen hambre no hay pan http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SpanishRecipesinpictures/~3/304427944/spanish-deviled-eggs-have-you-got-eggs.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Núria)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SpanishRecipesinpictures/~4/304427944" height="1" width="1"/>http://recipespicbypic.blogspot.com/2008/06/spanish-deviled-eggs-have-you-got-eggs.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795932192708418498.post-6472913182094162910Mon, 02 Jun 2008 09:00:00 +00002008-06-02T11:01:02.535+02:00vegetablesspanish recipesriceCatalan foodsnailscookingrecipesfoodThis is one of my favourite dishes ever! Earthy ingredients for a magical result! Whenever a dish contains snails, rice and artichokes in it, be sure I will cook it in my kitchen. In my family, we are all great snails predators... if my mother, or I find some fresh snails in the market... a family meeting is about to happen! 2 or 3 kilos will be devoured by 11 insatiable snails-eaters! Lleida http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SpanishRecipesinpictures/~3/302851121/rice-with-snails-and-veggies.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Núria)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SpanishRecipesinpictures/~4/302851121" height="1" width="1"/>http://recipespicbypic.blogspot.com/2008/05/rice-with-snails-and-veggies.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795932192708418498.post-642100223791003176Fri, 30 May 2008 07:30:00 +00002008-05-30T13:02:22.554+02:00fruitgood fast foodfigsIberian acorn hamspanish recipesspanish hamrecipesfoodThree typical Mediterranean trees, which I love, are: The cypress, the fig tree and the olive tree. The cypress is associated to the death. Our cemeteries are full of them, it was thought that its large shape erected from earth to the sky would help the souls of the dead people to reach heaven. But the cypress is also associated to hospitality, and this is what I really want to tell you about. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SpanishRecipesinpictures/~3/301185746/figs-and-ham-gods-meal.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Núria)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SpanishRecipesinpictures/~4/301185746" height="1" width="1"/>http://recipespicbypic.blogspot.com/2008/05/figs-and-ham-gods-meal.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795932192708418498.post-2125429393405574402Wed, 28 May 2008 07:16:00 +00002008-05-28T09:48:50.994+02:00duckfruiteventmeatspanish recipesherbsLeftoverqueen Joustnutscookingrecipesfood Time for the LeftOverQueen Joust again!!! You still have some days left to enter into this FANTABULOUS Foodie Event! Easy rules, great entries, big expectation, wonderful recipes... what else can you ask for? The Joust is served! For those of you who still don't know who Jenn is, I'll tell you: She is the woman in charge, She is the 5 Michellin Aprons' owner ;-)... still reading? Run to her http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SpanishRecipesinpictures/~3/299653113/ducks-breast-dressed-in-nuts-and-herbs.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Núria)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SpanishRecipesinpictures/~4/299653113" height="1" width="1"/>http://recipespicbypic.blogspot.com/2008/05/ducks-breast-dressed-in-nuts-and-herbs.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795932192708418498.post-1714812127516541741Sun, 25 May 2008 10:33:00 +00002008-05-26T11:32:35.498+02:00Seafoodeventvegetablesspanish recipescookingrecipesfoodWhat a pompous title for a simple and delicious recipe, don't you think? Today's special dressing will be: I want muscles ♫. Playing around with the words :D Yesterday, while reading my favourite newspaper La Vanguardia, I found this article in its magazine: Calorias a la vista - Calories in sight. It talks about a new law that it's about to force Restaurant chains in New York, with more than 15http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SpanishRecipesinpictures/~3/298272473/leeks-potatoes-puree-with-steamed-cider.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Núria)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SpanishRecipesinpictures/~4/298272473" height="1" width="1"/>http://recipespicbypic.blogspot.com/2008/05/leeks-potatoes-puree-with-steamed-cider.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795932192708418498.post-749173555122751790Thu, 22 May 2008 10:11:00 +00002008-05-23T09:11:04.570+02:00foodie bloggersAwardloveflowersSpecial dressing today: All you need is LOVE from The Beatles. (turn player on and get in the mood for love :) Sweetheart Ivy from Kopiaste has sent me this cute award!!! I'm kind of childish and I Love its design but most of all Love its meaning♥!!! The award is self-explanatory and I want to: first say THANK YOU IVY!!! I love you this much t♥♥ and secondly I'm sending it to 5 more people whomhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SpanishRecipesinpictures/~3/296377548/love-peace-and-flowers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Núria)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SpanishRecipesinpictures/~4/296377548" height="1" width="1"/>http://recipespicbypic.blogspot.com/2008/05/love-peace-and-flowers.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795932192708418498.post-1616777788658553810Wed, 21 May 2008 06:29:00 +00002008-05-24T11:01:22.352+02:00Seafoodspanish recipestapasgalician foodpulpo a feirapotatoescookingrecipesfood Mind if I start eating my Octopus without waiting for you to have your napkin on your lap? Are you an Octopus fan? Or are you an Octopus detractor? If you are a fan, then copy and paste this recipe instructions because you will just love it!!! You will need such a few ingredients and the result is so tasty and flavourful! This Octopus is typical from Galicia. I even found a page in Wikipedia http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SpanishRecipesinpictures/~3/294893457/pulpo-feira-octopus-galician-style.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Núria)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SpanishRecipesinpictures/~4/294893457" height="1" width="1"/>http://recipespicbypic.blogspot.com/2008/05/pulpo-feira-octopus-galician-style.html