Tag Archives: Spanish

Garlicky Shrimp & White Beans

Posted on November 2, 2012 by scarpettakate

There isn’t enough space here, not enough on the whole wide Web, to properly give due my love for the gutsy, earthy food of Spain. I love the garlic and olive oil and tomatoes, the shellfish and chiles, the lusty … Continue reading →

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Sangria Shrub

Posted on July 13, 2012 by scarpettakate

I’ve always liked the idea of sangria. It’s festive and pretty and if I’m having a glass, it usually means it’s warm outside and/or there are Spanish nibbles in arm’s reach, all of which I’m very fond. The unfortunate reality? … Continue reading →

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Garlic Shrimp with Chorizo

Posted on August 20, 2011 by scarpettakate

In honor of my recent trip to Barcelona, I put together a tapas night the other evening, setting out little plates of Spanish-inspired this and that and lots of napkins. It’s just about the easiest way to entertain good friends, … Continue reading →

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Romesco Grilled Shrimp

Posted on May 18, 2011 by scarpettakate

Romesco sauce, for those of you uninitiated in its kicky charms, is an earthy, flavor-packed staple of Catalan cuisine, a sort of parallel-universe pesto made from olive oil, chiles, tomatoes, garlic, ground almonds and hazelnuts. Romesco tastes warm and nutty, … Continue reading →

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Gazpacho

Posted on July 28, 2010 by scarpettakate

Thermostats all across the US are getting quite the workout this summer, so I hear. It is hot out there. Muggy, steamy, stifling hot. And while I can’t say I’m exactly envious of sweltering heat waves, as of last week this … Continue reading →

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