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Paella With Tomatoes
This is a fast and absolutely delicious recipe from the New York Times. I advise you to try it before the tomato season is over. Just beware of the pimenton - 2 teaspoons make it very spicy.Magdalena (spanish tea cake)
This is the most yummy Magdalena!!! i'm not kidding...hahahaha :P i live in Spain and i have try many recipe of magdalena. and this one is the most yummy for me.Could 19th-Century plan stop piracy?
International efforts to thwart Somali piracy would appear to be floundering. Perhaps words from the 19th Century could offer a solution, writes the BBC News website's world affairs correspondent Paul Reynolds.
Palmerston did not hesitate to send in the gunboats
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f the navies of the world need some advice on ways to stop piracy off Somalia, they could look to Lord Palmerston, British Foreign Secretary in 1841.
Health Benefits of Common Beans
By Dr. Michael T. Murray Michael T.Spanish Shrimp and Farfalle
Cinnamon and orange zest bring out the sweetness in this quick-cooking, high-protein recipe for Spanish Shrimp and Farfalle. Prep time: 10 minutes Cook: 13 minutes Makes 4 servings Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked farfalle pasta 1 pound peeled and deveined large shrimp 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin 1⁄2 teaspoon salt 1⁄8 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided 1 cup chopped onion 1⁄2teaspoon dried thyme 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1⁄4 cup fresh orange juice, plus 1 teaspoon zest 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar 4 plum tomatoes, chopped 1⁄2 cup pimiento-stuffed olives Instructions: 1. Cook farfalle according to package directions; drain.Slow Cooker Easiest-Ever Paella
Personally, I think that paella is one of the best dishes around, even though it's something that I don't often make. It's great because of the flavors in it and the fact that whether you love chicken, sausage, or shimp, there's something in this dish for you!
For those of you unfamiliar with the dish, it's a staple in Spain and my first introduction was indeed in a high school Spanish class.
Puerco Pibil - Worth the time and effort!!
I'm pretty stingy when it comes to sharing recipes, but this one is just too good not to pass along. It actually comes from the "Once Upon a Time in Mexico" DVD. Robert Rodriguez, the director, sort of shows you how to make this recipe.THE HISTORY OF CHOCOLATE
The tasty secret of the cacao (kah KOW) tree was discovered 2,000 years ago in the tropical rainforests of the Americas. The pods of this tree contain seeds that can be processed into chocolate. The story of how chocolate grew from a local Mesoamerican beverage into a global sweet encompasses many cultures and continents.
Ralph's Italian Restaurant Chicken Sorrento with Spaghetti Marinara
Squeaky's blog about what we wished we were eating right now got me thinking about one of my favorite meals EVER - the Chicken Sorrento with Spaghetti Marinara at Ralph's Italian Restaurant in South Philly. Ralph's is the oldest family-owned Italian restaurant in the US and they serve very old-school, traditional food.
Luckily they post recipes on their website.
My Famous Seven Layer Dip
This is my *famous 7 layer dip. :howyoudoin: I've actually been on strike and haven't made this in over a year. I swear people used to ask for this all the time!
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