Shrimp Skewers with Piperade
Рубрика: Spanish Cuisine
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Almond and Garlic Soup
Typically served chilled, ajo blanco is a Spanish soup often garnished with green grapes. Almonds, croutons and plenty of garlic give this intriguing dish (which we also enjoy warm) lots of lift and texture. For smooth and milky results, make sure to thoroughly purée the almond mixture, then strain.
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Agua de Valencia
“Valencia is renowned for its oranges, so it’s no surprise to find them in this cocktail named in honour of the Spanish city. As for agua, it’s inspired by Agua de Bilbao (a sparkling wine) and the fact that this cocktail is as thirst-quenching as water itself. With the addition of bubbles, we’re reminded of mimosas. But with a healthy splash of gin and vodka, this is no ordinary mimosa!” – Étienne Marquis, Senior Chef and Recipe Development
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Grilled Octopus Salad
Seeing this 8-armed mollusc hung to dry like laundry on an outdoor clothesline is nothing new for those who’ve spent time in the Greek islands. But it’s a common sight in Croatia, too, where this delicacy occupies a prominent place in the country’s coastal Dalmatian cuisine. That’s where we went for inspiration for this recipe: The tentacles are braised until tender, then thrown in the pan for that crisp outer char. We slice it and serve it with a light, fresh salad featuring Mediterranean mainstays like parsley, capers, onion and olive oil.
