Spain

Food and wine, recipes and cooking methods from Spain.

Food in the Spanish Central Plains

The cuisine in the Spanish central plains is austere. Meat such as lamb, mutton or pork are the most popular, accompanied by the variety of game meats that can be found wild.

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Brandy

Spirits or liquor, such as scotch or bourbon, are made from grains and distilled. Wine, by contrast, is the product of fermented grapes.

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Spaniards enjoy a long Christmas season. Though seasonal shopping and decoration hanging start here well in December, later than other places in the world, celebrations really encompass the whole twelve days. Are you ready for your Spanish Christmas?

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Marinated olives

Try marinated olives as part of mezze or serve with other appetizers before the meal. Both black and green olives can be used with this recipe.

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Quick sweet pepper sauce

This bell pepper sauce is ideal for boiled or roasted meat and pasta.

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Warm olive and tomato sauce

This warm olive sauce goes well with boiled or steamed meat and fish. It also goes well with pasta, as it may remind of a marinara sauce.

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Roasted wild boar with mushrooms

Something not seen on the everyday table. Wild boar does not need much to become a delicious gourmet dish. Substitute with deer, to keep the wild meat flavor, or pork, if game meats would taste too strong for your guests.