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Spain Cooking Recipes

Spain's powerful world empire of the 16th and 17th centuries ultimately yielded command of the seas to England. Subsequent failure to embrace the mercantile and industrial revolutions caused the country to fall behind Britain, France, and Germany in economic and political power. Spain remained neutral in World Wars I and II, but suffered through a devastating civil war (1936-39). In the second half of the 20th century, Spain has played a catch-up role in the western international community. Continuing concerns are Basque Fatherland and Liberty (ETA) terrorism and further reductions in unemployment.

Spain is slightly more than twice the size of Oregon. The climate is temperate with clear, hot summers in the interior and more moderate and cloudy weather along coast. It experiences cloudy, cold winters in the interior.

Cooking Recipes


Spanish Potatoes - Side Dish

Cooking Recipes Ingredients
2 old potatoes (large)
4 Tbsp olive oil
1 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

Cooking Recipes Directions
Preheat the oven medium. Alternatively the cooking can be done on top of the cooker, either in a heavy frying pan or in a casserole, which will resist direct heat. Peel the potatoes and cut them into thick wedges. Pour half the oil into 4 individual shallow earthenware casseroles or a small gratin dish. Put the casseroles or the dish into the oven and leave until the oil is smoking. Arrange the potatoes in the hot oil in single layer. Trickle on the rest of the oil, sprinkle with salt and return to the oven.
Cook the potatoes until soft inside and crisp on the outside - this will take 25-35 minutes. Mix together the paprika and cayenne and sprinkle over the potatoes. Serve them hot in their cooking dish.



Gazpacho - Soup

Cooking Recipes Ingredients
8 large tomatoes, peeled and chopped
2 medium cucumbers, peeled and chopped
2 green peppers, seeded and chopped
1 medium red onion, chopped
1 avocado, peeled and chopped (optional)
6 large garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 c. olive oil
2 tsp. salt or to taste
6 Tbl. tarragon vinegar
1/2 tsp. fresh ground pepper
4-6 dashes hot sauce
1/2 tsp. each dried basil, chervil and tarragon
3 Tbl. fresh parsley, chopped
3 Tbl. lemon juice
1 tsp. paprika
2 c. tomato juice

Cooking Recipes Directions
Combine all Cooking Recipes Ingredients and stir well. Refrigerate 4-6 hours. Adjust salt, tomato juice and seasonings to taste and serve.