Spanish Cuisine Recipes

From Better Homes and Gardens

When entertaining guests at a summer cookout, start off the festivities with this low-calorie three-fruit beverage served over ice. It's perfect for diabetics.

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From Taste of the South

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From EatingWell

OK, so it's kind of a contradiction for a sangria, which is named for its blood-red color, to be made with white wine, but once you've tasted this festive thirst quencher it won't matter a bit. Pieces of mixed summer melons are the perfect match for a crisp Sauvignon Blanc.

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From EatingWell

Don't confuse this with the flour or corn tortillas you use to make wraps. A Spanish tortilla is a potato-and-egg omelet found on numerous menus throughout Spain. Traditionally these are cooked in heaps of olive oil. Our version uses less oil, so it's lower in calories, and if you use precooked diced potatoes, it's faster too.

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From Fine Cooking Magazine

The grilled vegetable compote, called escalivada, can be made up to 3 days ahead and refrigerated (drizzle olive oil over the surface and cover well) but serve it at room temperature. Bread rubbed with tomato is a classic Catalan snack, but here it's the platform for escalivada. You could serve it as a tapa, as a side dish with the chicken, or alongside the salad.

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From EatingWell

This Spanish-themed burger is boldly flavored with sauteed onions (which keep it moist), paprika, garlic and green olives. The creamy mayonnaise spread is tangy with lemon and a hint of earthy saffron.

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From EatingWell

When you think "mussels" you may not instantly think "chickpeas," but the two are joined in tasteful union in this delicious, bistro-style dish. You'll want some crusty bread to sop up the sauce.

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From Better Homes and Gardens

Saffron and lamb, mainstays of Spanish cooking, go wonderfully well together in this kabob dinner. Keep unused saffron in an airtight container in a cool, dark place to prolong its freshness.

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From Vegetarian Times

For easy transport and serving, pack this soup in a tight-closing bottle or wide-mouthed Thermos, and preassemble skewers of lime wedges and radish quarters to pack in a resealable plastic bag. Because the gazpacho is pureed, guests can sip it from small cups rather than using spoons.

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From EatingWell

The mellow grilled eggplant melds perfectly with the smoked paprika and tart sherry vinegar that define the flavor of the dressing in this decidedly Spanish salad. Curls of mild Manchego complete the Spanish theme. If you can't find smoked paprika, substitute Hungarian paprika--the grilled eggplant brings some smoke to the salad on its own.

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From Fine Cooking Magazine

These potatoes get a generous dose of garlic from both chopped garlic and garlic-infused oil. If you cook this dish in a nonstick pan, you can use less oil.

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From EatingWell

Enjoy this vegetable-rich nibble as they do in Spain, spooned onto small rounds of fresh or lightly toasted bread.

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From Better Homes and Gardens

Prepare part of this roast beef sandwich recipe ahead so it has time to chill, saving time later.

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Leftover turkey gets tossed with rice and plenty of vegetables for a complete meal.

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From EatingWell

A summery take on a popular Spanish and Mexican rice-based drink.

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From Better Homes and Gardens

Serve this extra easy Spanish soup hot or chilled. It makes a low-calorie take-along lunch or snack.

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From Better Homes and Gardens

Saffron and lamb, mainstays of Spanish cooking, go well together. Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving this main dish.

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From EatingWell

This tomatillo-based gazpacho is gorgeously green with a tart flavor that complements the sweet shrimp and salty olives. Make this meatless by substituting ricotta salata or feta for the shrimp. Serve with: Cheese quesadillas.

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From Fine Cooking Magazine

Spanish bomba rice absorbs more liquid than other rice varieties. If you can't get bomba, use another medium-grain rice, such as Goya brand, but add only 3-1/2 cups of broth to the rice instead of 4-3/4 cups.

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From Diabetic Living

This inverted caramel custard dessert is found on Mexican dessert menus everywhere. This recipe is low in calories and fat.

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From Better Homes and Gardens

This gazpacho (gahz-PAH-choh) recipe has sweet shrimp and fragrant peaches or nectarines--a flavor twist on a summertime favorite.

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From Family Circle

This easy paella recipe has all the flavors of the traditional Spanish dish, but the seafood is limited to shrimp, and quick-cooking couscous replaces the rice.

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From Better Homes and Gardens

Pears and crunchy walnuts make this quick-to-make green endive salad company special.

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From Better Homes and Gardens

Southwestern-style grilled sausages wrapped in warm tortillas make a satisfying dinner.

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