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The Foods and Wines of Spain
By Penelope Casas, Oscar Ochoa
Knopf - 1982
Ah yes. I sometimes think we can make better paella in the US than in Spain.This is a great recipe. It really boils down to different tastes. There, they seem to use so much more olive oil. And increasingly, I am cutting down on salt. I like this recipe much more than the paella I had in what was reputed to be the best paella place in Valencia. Of course, they don't make Paella Valenciana in Valencia. I hope my memory hasn't failed me.
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Garlic Shrimp (Gambas al Ajillo) : page 5
I haven't made this in a very long while, although clearly I should because I really remember this dish. There's a good chance I might upgrade this to excellent after the next time I try it, whenever that is.
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I use frozen vegetables, and it's absolutely fine. Love the contrast with the raisins and pine nuts. I have successfully served this with Marcella Hazan's Pork braised in milk, to produce a themed Argentinian meal.
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I remember really liking this dish, but it was a fair amount of work. Probably because I didn't stage it properly ahead of time. Also, a colorful and delicious presentation.
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Potato Omelet (Tortilla espanola) : page 163
The ubiquitous Spanish Tortilla de patata. I learned all the little tricks to make this from a very good Spanish cook in Valencia, Spain. She did, however, roll cut her potatoes (like the Chinese do). With that knowledge, I used the ingredients stated in this recipe. My Spanish demo made all the difference in the world. I know that my tortilla de patata definitely passes muster!
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Vegetable Paella (Paella huertana de Murcia) : page 187
This is a wonderful alternative paella for when you have vegetarians.
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