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Wonderful when made with thin French green beans called haricots verts, often available frozen year-round.
Yields 4 servings
This classic Spanish tapas offering is great for a delicious dinner that’s ready in about 5 minutes!
Yields 4 appetizer or 2 main dish servings.
Watch T.J. Robinson create a savory meat dish that will satisfy even the pickiest of eaters.
Recipe Courtesy of Mark Bittman and NYT Cooking
For most people who love to cook, paprika is a pantry staple. And you may even have both half-sharp and sweet paprika for different recipes. But I want to introduce you to a completely different type of spice made from dried red peppers, one that doesn’t come from Hungary but rather from Spain—pimentón. Bordering Portugal, the Spanish region of Extremadura isn’t as well known as other areas of the country, yet it’s special in its own right for the mountains, lakes, and the striking area of La Vera, in the province of Cáceres, where the peppers that become pimentón are grown. The distinct flavor of pimentón comes not only from the climate, but also from a unique, centuries-old smoking process. And, in turn, it’s pimentón that gives the region’s famed chorizo and other pork products their distinctive flavor and color.
Static stretching involves easing into a stretch and holding it for 20 to 30 seconds. Release the stretch and then repeat the process for a total of three times before moving to the next one. Do static stretching after exercise to lengthen muscles while they’re warm. Start with these static stretches from ACE Fitness.
Want to elevate your cooking this holiday season? Grab your spices and turn dull into delicious! In this installment of my single-origin spice series, I’m focusing on two high-flavor choices that may seem exotic, yet can be used often and with tempting results.
Most of the interest in turmeric comes from its powerful polyphenol curcumin, thought to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, though research done in Western countries hasn’t quite been able to explain how it works. A newer concept, published in Advances in Nutrition, is that curcumin could have a direct positive effect on the GI tract and that its health benefits could emanate from there. Interestingly, we know that, on its own, curcumin has a low bioavailability, meaning the body isn’t able to draw out and make the most of its nutrients. According to a report in the journal Foods, you can increase that bioavailability by having it along with black pepper, rich in the active ingredient piperine. So, every time you reach for turmeric, grab your pepper corn grinder, too.
Nearly every food culture on the planet has a recipe for roast chicken, and Andalucía is no exception.
I love that prep time is less than 10 minutes and that this dish can be served on a busy weeknight. Jarred and drained piquillo peppers (dry them with paper towels) stuffed with softened cream cheese and drizzled with EVOO make a colorful appetizer.
Serves 3 to 4
I love to take classic recipes to the next level with a tasty twist, and this week I’m adding pizzazz to twice-cooked potatoes. One of the special ingredients for this upgrade is pimentón, Spanish smoked paprika, a spice you’ll use often once you add it to your pantry. Speaking of smart additions, a new study on brain health and nutrients offers suggestions for fruits and vegetables to include in your diet—along with the benefits of olive oil, these foods can make a difference in cognitive skills. And for those who need to monitor their heart rate, an amazing new category of wearables is on the horizon.
There’s a new twist on the expression “wearing your heart on your sleeve.” Scientists at Rice University and the University of Pennsylvania have developed “smart clothing” that uses conductive nanotube thread capable of taking a continuous electrocardiogram, or EKG, as you wear it. The fibers, which were sewn into athletic wear, proved to be just as conductive as metal wires but washable, comfortable, and far less likely to break when you move and exercise. What’s more, the garment proved better at gathering data than a standard chest-strap monitor and even slightly better than a traditional EKG. The fibers provide steady electrical contact with the skin and also act as electrodes to connect with electronics like Bluetooth transmitters to relay data to a smartphone or to connect to a Holter monitor that can be stowed in a user’s pocket, explained lead author Lauren Taylor at Rice. This could be an important tool for detecting heart rhythm problems and other issues and help people with heart concerns stay in a safe zone when exercising. Plans are underway to refine the design so that it has more surface area to contact the skin.
Slice off the ends of the orange and set it upright on a cutting board. Remove the peel and white pith with a sharp paring knife. Working over a bowl, release the orange segments by slicing between the membranes and then squeeze the remnants over the bowl to extract any juice. Cut each segment into 3 or 4 pieces. Add the garlic, olives, celery, onion, parsley, pimentón, cumin, optional hot red pepper flakes, the 3 tablespoons olive oil, and the sherry. Season to taste with salt (remember, the olives will be salty) and pepper. Cover and set aside.
Yields 6 servings.
Albondigas (Spanish meatballs) are a popular offering in tapas bars. They differ from Italian meatballs in their seasonings and smaller size—about an inch in diameter. Serve on toothpicks.
Serves 4 to 6 as a tapa — Recipe from tasty-lowcarb.com
Mojo colorado is a classic red chile sauce from Spain’s Canary Islands. Great on smashed potatoes, it’s also wonderful as an accompaniment to anything you cook on the grill—meat, fish, or veggies.
Yields 4 to 6 side-dish servings.
Here’s a simple tapa from Spanish celebrity chef José Andrés that depends entirely on the quality of the ingredients, beginning with fragrant, flavorful extra virgin olive oil.
Serves 4 as a tapa — Recipe adapted from delish.com
A cousin of paella, this noodle dish is made with thin, short noodles called fideos (available at supermarkets from the Barilla brand, among others). Vermicelli or angel hair makes a great substitute. Like paella, fideuà usually includes a mix of seafood, but this vegetarian version is perfect for spring—it can be a main course or a side.
Serves 6