| Quick Spanish Gazpacho |
A refreshing and authentic Spanish cold soup made from ripe tomat... |
vegetarian, Spanish, cold soup, summer |
{"title":"Quick Spanish Gazpacho","description":"A refreshing and authentic Spanish cold soup made from ripe tomatoes, cucumber, and bell peppers, perfect for hot summer days.","prep_time":"15 minutes","cook_time":"0 minutes","total_time":"15 minutes","servings":"4-6","tags":["vegetarian","Spanish","cold soup","summer"],"notes":"Be sure to core and seed the tomatoes and peel and seed the cucumber for the best texture.","components":[{"name":"Gazpacho Base","ingredients":[{"name":"ripe Roma tomatoes","quantity":"2 pounds","preparation_notes":"halved and cored","substitutions":["any ripe tomatoes"]},{"name":"cucumber","quantity":"1 small (1\/2 lb)","preparation_notes":"peeled and seeded","substitutions":["1\/2 English cucumber"]},{"name":"green bell pepper","quantity":"1 medium","preparation_notes":"cored","substitutions":["any color bell pepper"]},{"name":"red onion","quantity":"1\/2 small","preparation_notes":"peeled","substitutions":[]},{"name":"garlic cloves","quantity":"2 small or 1 large","preparation_notes":"peeled","substitutions":[]},{"name":"olive oil","quantity":"3 tablespoons","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]},{"name":"sherry vinegar","quantity":"2 tablespoons","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":["red wine vinegar"]},{"name":"white bread","quantity":"1 thick slice","preparation_notes":"soaked, crusts removed","substitutions":[]},{"name":"ground cumin","quantity":"1\/2 teaspoon","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]},{"name":"fine sea salt","quantity":"1 teaspoon","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]},{"name":"freshly-cracked black pepper","quantity":"1\/2 teaspoon","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":[]}],"tools_and_equipment":["Blender or food processor","Cutting board","Chef's knife"],"instructions":[{"step_number":1,"description":"Combine all ingredients together in a blender or food processor.","tips":""},{"step_number":2,"description":"Puree for 1 minute, or until the soup reaches your desired consistency.","tips":"Stop sooner if you prefer a chunkier texture."},{"step_number":3,"description":"Taste and season with extra salt, pepper and\/or cumin if needed.","tips":""},{"step_number":4,"description":"Chill the gazpacho in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 hours, or until completely cold.","tips":""},{"step_number":5,"description":"Serve cold, garnished with your desired toppings such as croutons or fresh herbs.","tips":"Ensure it's thoroughly chilled before serving."}]}],"full_ingredient_list":["2 pounds ripe Roma tomatoes","1 small cucumber","1 medium green bell pepper","1\/2 small red onion","2 small garlic cloves","3 tablespoons olive oil","2 tablespoons sherry vinegar","1 thick slice white bread","1\/2 teaspoon ground cumin","1 teaspoon fine sea salt","1\/2 teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper"]} |
| Spanish Seafood and Chicken Paella |
A homemade version of the quintessential Spanish Paella, featurin... |
Spanish, Main Course, Seafood, Chicken |
{"title":"Spanish Seafood and Chicken Paella","description":"A homemade version of the quintessential Spanish Paella, featuring rice, saffron, vegetables, chicken, and seafood.","full_ingredient_list":["1\/4 cup extra virgin olive oil","1 onion, diced","1 bell pepper, diced","4 cloves garlic","3 roma tomatoes, very finely diced","1 bay leaf","1 teaspoon paprika","1 pinch saffron threads","1\/4 cup white wine","4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into pieces","1\/4 cup fresh chopped parsley","2 cups Spanish rice","5 cups chicken broth","1\/2 cup frozen peas","1\/2 lb jumbo shrimp, peeled, tail on","1\/2 lb mussels, cleaned","8 oz calamari rings","Salt and pepper","Lemons for garnish"],"components":[{"name":"Paella Base","ingredients":[{"name":"extra virgin olive oil","quantity":"1\/4 cup","preparation_notes":"preferably Spanish EVOO","substitutions":["any good quality olive oil"]},{"name":"onion","quantity":"1","preparation_notes":"diced"},{"name":"bell pepper","quantity":"1","preparation_notes":"diced, preferably 1\/2 red and 1\/2 green"},{"name":"garlic","quantity":"4 cloves","preparation_notes":"minced"},{"name":"roma tomatoes","quantity":"3","preparation_notes":"very finely diced","substitutions":["8 oz. tomato sauce"]},{"name":"bay leaf","quantity":"1","preparation_notes":""},{"name":"paprika","quantity":"1 teaspoon","preparation_notes":"sweet or smoked"},{"name":"saffron threads","quantity":"1 pinch","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":["1 teaspoon saffron powder"]},{"name":"white wine","quantity":"1\/4 cup","preparation_notes":""},{"name":"chicken thighs","quantity":"4","preparation_notes":"boneless, skinless, cut into pieces","substitutions":["pork loin","turkey","rabbit","chorizo"]},{"name":"parsley","quantity":"1\/4 cup","preparation_notes":"fresh and chopped, divided"}],"tools_and_equipment":["14 inch skillet or large pan"],"instructions":[{"step_number":1,"description":"In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, bell peppers, and garlic, cooking until the onion is translucent.","tips":"Maintaining medium heat is key to soften the onions without burning."},{"step_number":2,"description":"Add chopped tomatoes, bay leaf, paprika, saffron, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir and cook for 5 minutes.","tips":"You can adjust the spice level by choosing smoked or sweet paprika."},{"step_number":3,"description":"Add the white wine to the pan and cook for an additional 10 minutes, allowing the wine to reduce.","tips":"Allowing the wine to reduce is important for developing depth of flavor."},{"step_number":4,"description":"Add the chicken pieces, half of the chopped parsley, and rice to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute.","tips":"Stir the ingredients well to ensure the rice is coated in the flavors."},{"step_number":5,"description":"Pour the chicken broth slowly around the pan to help the rice evenly distribute. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low without stirring further.","tips":"Do not stir to allow the formation of socarrat, the crispy rice layer at the bottom."},{"step_number":6,"description":"Cook uncovered for about 15-18 minutes, then nestle shrimp, mussels, and calamari into the rice. Sprinkle the peas on top and cook for another 5 minutes or until the seafood is done and liquid absorbed."},{"step_number":7,"description":"Remove the pan from heat. Cover with a lid or foil, place a kitchen towel over, and let rest for 10 minutes.","tips":"The resting period helps the rice absorb any remaining liquid for perfect texture."},{"step_number":8,"description":"Garnish with the remaining parsley and lemon slices before serving.","tips":"Fresh lemon adds a nice zest to balance the flavors."}]}],"prep_time":"20 minutes","cook_time":"40 minutes","total_time":"1 hour","servings":"6","tags":["Spanish","Main Course","Seafood","Chicken"],"notes":"For an authentic touch, use high-quality saffron. If unavailable, saffron powder can be a substitute. Adjust the seafood and meat components based on preference or availability."} |
