This Spanish Lamb stew (caldereta de cordero) is a dish that originates from sheep herders in various regions of Spain, which is why there are different regional versions. The name comes from the traditional method of cooking, using a large pot (caldero) placed directly over an open fire. The result is a simple and rustic yet incredibly flavorful lamb stew.
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Ossobuco in red wine sauce with mashed potatoes
Ossobuco in red wine sauce is a highly appreciated recipe in many countries, both in Europe and America. A long simmer allows to obtain very tender meat that falls off the bone on its own, and a thick sauce that is irresistible when dipping mashed potatoes, polenta or rice.
Best baked suckling pig shoulder, just like in Segovia!
Suckling pig shoulder is a very tasty meat, which is usually prepared for festivities and special occasions. Especially famous is the Segovia suckling pig, a city where some restaurants have become world famous thanks to this meat. Do you want to prepare this delicacy at home? With all the tips in this article, now there will be no secret to success.
Cordoba-style oxtail traditional recipe
Cordoba-style oxtail is a traditional recipe highly appreciated nowadays, which however, has very humble origins, since it was born from the need to take advantage of those less valuable cuts. Oxtail is a very fibrous meat that requires several hours of cooking, but following all the steps, it becomes a real feast of flavors.
Kidneys in Sherry sauce recipe
Kidneys with sherry are a classic of Spanish gastronomy. They can be served as a “tapa” or as a main dish, accompanied with rice or potatoes. The recipe works for beef, pork or lamb kidneys, and can even be used to use other offal cuts.
The Spanish creamy seafood rice that never fails
For this rice I have chosen a very common combination of squid and shrimp, although it is possible to prepare it with almost any seafood. The particularity of rice is its pleasant creaminess, which makes it the Spanish brother of the Italian risotto.
How to cook snails
For many people, snails surely seem exotic or even intimidating. However, they are highly appreciated in many Mediterranean countries, especially in Spain, France and Greece. If we buy already clean snails, their preparation is very simple and quick. Otherwise, we must observe certain previous steps, which are indicated here.
Navarra-style cod recipe (bacalao ajoarriero)
This cod recipe (“bacalao ajoarriero” in Spanish) is a fish stew associated with the Basque Country and Navarra, although many other regions of Spain have similar dishes. It is said that its origin is due to the muleteers who travelled by mule, hence its name. Like any traditional dish, there are countless variations, so we can do without some of the ingredients if desired.
Lentil stew (guiso de lentejas)
The lentil stew, in its countless variants, is a very popular dish both in Spain and in (almost) all Latin America. It is one of the so-called “spoon dishes” par excellence, and it is as tasty as comforting, especially in the winter months.
Spanish rice with octopus recipe
Rice with octopus, octopus with rice. This is an exquisite recipe that can compete with any seafood paella. It carries a little secret that gives it great flavor: instead of using broth or fish stock, as in traditional paellas, in this case we use the resulting water from boiling the octopus.
