anonymous' Profile

Joined: December 21st, 2009


Latest review:

December 31st, 2009

Korean Short Ribs of Beef with Ginger from Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Recipes for Entertaining

This is SO EASY and SO DELICIOUS. My only criticism is that it calls for more sesame seed oil than I personally like (that's 2 T. - I would probably do half that at least). I do skim off the oil and concentrate... read more >


recipe reviews (42)
book reviews (2)
useful review votes (14)

anonymous' Reviews


Search Reviews:

6 recipe(s) reviewed. Showing 1 to 6Sort by: Title | Date | Rating

The Foods and Wines of Spain

By Penelope Casas, Oscar Ochoa
Knopf - 1982

22nd December 2009 (edited: 22nd December 2009)

Chicken and Seafood Rice (Paella a la Valenciana) : page 177

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.

useful (1)  


22nd December 2009

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.

useful (1)  


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.

useful (1)  


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.

useful (0)  


22nd December 2009 (edited: 22nd December 2009)

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!

useful (0)  


22nd December 2009

Vegetable Paella (Paella huertana de Murcia) : page 187

This is a wonderful alternative paella for when you have vegetarians.

useful (0)