Mushroom Pintxos – Pintxos de Txampis
byAfter our trip to Rioja, the famous Spanish wine region, we couldn’t stop thinking about all the wine, wood-fired lamb, and delicious pinchos we…
Tapas
Txikito: A Taste of Basque Country in Chelsea
byThe word “txikito” makes me think of two things. The first is “chiquito,” the same word but written in Castilian Spanish instead of Euskara,…
Cata Restaurant – A Modern Take on Spanish Cuisine
bySpanish food is making quite a resurgence in the New York dining scene. Just a couple years ago, we had our first real paella…
Artichoke and Parmesan Crostini
bySome of the best foods are those that require no cooking, especially in the summer and especially when having company. So for last weekend’s…
Stuffed Piquillo Peppers with Walnuts and Goat Cheese
byOur trip to San Sebastian inspired us to host a party featuring pintxos, the Basque Country’s iconic small plate creations speared through with toothpicks….
Beyond the Five Boroughs – Basque Country Part 2: Pintxos in San Sebastian
byA stunning array of pintxos at a bar in San Sebastian This is the third installment of our Beyond the Five Boroughs series on…
Beyond the Five Boroughs – Basque Country Part 1: Hondarribia, Saint Jean-de-Luz and Espelette
byCod Pintxo at Gran Sol; Mixed Seafood Grill at Abarka Jatetxea; Smoked Salmon Salad at La Ruelle; Axoa at Aintzina This is the second installment of our…
Pan con Tomate
byPan con tomate is Spain’s garlicky, crispy and juicy answer to garlic bread. It consists of crusty bread that has been topped with garlic…
Beyond the Five Boroughs: The Foods of Barcelona
byGambas al Ajillo at Taller de Tapas; Chorizo Sandwiches at Ciudad Condal; Pintxos at Sagardi; Smoked Salmon at Qu Qu This is the first…
Setas al Ajillo – Mushrooms with Garlic
byInspired by my recent visit to Tertulia, I decided to cook something Spanish at home. I turned to setas al ajillo (mushrooms with garlic), which…