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Life in Spain

These easy steamed mussels in tomato sauce are a quickly made and sure to impress. Even my toddler loves scooping up the sauce with the empty shells.

Easy Steamed Mussels in Tomato Sauce

September 1, 2015 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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These easy steamed mussels in tomato sauce are a quickly made and sure to impress. Even my toddler loves scooping up the sauce with the empty shells. …

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Overhead view of a plate of homemade salt cured anchovy fillets with green olives on the side, next to a jar filled with anchovies covered in virgin olive oil and salt mixture.

Homemade Salt Cured Anchovy Fillets

May 21, 2015 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Homemade salt cured anchovy fillets are easy to make, healthy, and very tasty.  Some of the foods that I now love I once thought I hated. I …

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A closeup of a plate of pumpkin fritters covered with sugar.

Pumpkin Fritters – Buñuelos de Calabaza (Grain Free)

March 22, 2015 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Popular in the Valencian region of Spain, these pumpkin fritters or buñuelos de calabaza are probably the most requested treat during the …

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Celebrating Saint Anthony of Abbot, Patron Saint of the Animals

January 19, 2015 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Some of you have been showing interest in reading more about life here in Spain, so I decided to start sharing more about some of the different local …

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Overhead view of carob flour being sifted with a metal strainer

How to Make Carob Flour

September 11, 2014 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Living in Spain on a mountain, I have several wild carob trees growing in my yard. By this time of year most of the carob pods have matured and fallen …

Read moreHow to Make Carob Flour
Two bowls of homemade strawberry melon gazpacho soup with a small bowl of pink himalayan salt beside it. Cut up melon, cucumber, some strawberries, and a slice of tomato are scattered around the bowls.

Easy Strawberry Melon Gazpacho Soup

July 15, 2014 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Cool and refreshing, this strawberry melon gazpacho is a fun new way to enjoy this Spanish classic soup without using any tomatoes. I hate tomatoes! …

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Spoon dipped into a bowl full of salsa rosa, a pink Spanish cocktail sauce with bowls of vegetables in the background.

Salsa Rosa – The Pink Spanish Cocktail Sauce

June 25, 2014 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Salsa rosa, a pink cocktail sauce that is extremely popular in Spain, is creamy, sweet, and tangy. It’s commonly used as a salad dressing or a …

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A plate of red wine braised squid on top of a slice of bread with a plate of shrimp, slice of lemon, and a bowl of squid in the background.

Calamares al Vino Tinto: Red Wine Braised Squid

February 18, 2014 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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This braised squid is slowly cooked with red wine and onions, making a sweet sauce that you’ll want to dip your bread into. Squid is one of …

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Close up of a plate of pulpo a la gallega, galician style octopus garnished with paprika.

Pulpo a la Gallega (Galician Style Octopus)

January 18, 2014 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Pulpo a la Gallega, Galician Style Octopus, is one of my favorite seafood dishes. Simple, yet flavorful, it’s an easy dish to prepare, yet sure …

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Close-up of a spoonful of homemade white aioli sauce dripping into a black bowl, also full of aioli.

Easy Aioli Recipe (All-i-oli/Alioli): Traditional vs. Modern

December 28, 2013 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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The perfect accompaniment to fish, rice dishes, bread, or anything that could benefit from a creamy, garlic sauce, this easy aioli recipe will be …

Read moreEasy Aioli Recipe (All-i-oli/Alioli): Traditional vs. Modern
An assortment of homemade mantecados and polvorones on a black slate plate.

Mantecados and Polvorones: Typical Spanish Christmas Cookies Recipe

December 11, 2013 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Soft and crumbly, mantecados and polvorones are the most popular Christmas cookies here in Spain. Learn how to make them at home with this recipe. …

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Overhead view of a golden brown circle spanish almond cake decorated with powdered sugar in floral shapes.

Tarta de Santiago (St. James Cake) – A Spanish Almond Cake

November 16, 2013 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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The Tarta de Santiago, also known as the St. James Cake, is a naturally gluten-free traditional Spanish almond cake which can be easily …

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Coconut Flan Recipe

June 24, 2013 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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This coconut flan recipe doesn’t use condensed or evaporated milk; only real food ingredients. It’s sweet, creamy, and delicious. So, last …

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Fondant guitar cake displayed on table with other picnic foods

How to Make a Guitar Cake with Fondant

June 10, 2013 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Learn how to make a guitar cake, covered in fondant, step-by-step. I made this acoustic guitar cake for the music festival in our neighborhood. A few …

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