S … Spain

      Spain

With a diverse geography, history and culture, Spanish cuisine reflects influences

from Celts, Romans, Goths, Arabs and Berbers, from Persia and the East as well as the Americas and the indigenous Iberians, producing an array of culinary styles.

 

Our Spanish day was held at Jeannie’s.   At her request everyone brought ingredients to share in a huge Paella.

We started with Sangria on arrival as together we prepared the Paella.  We all supplied ingredients and Kathy did most of the cooking.

 

 

 

While the Paella was cooking we sampled our starters –

Julie’s Smoked Spanish Mackeral Dip, the fish caught and smoked by husband Laurie, 

 

 

 

 

 

Wendy’s Empanadas, which were a big hit.   She used chicken mince and chicken stock instead of beef to produce a tasty variation.

Empanadas

 

 

 

 

 

 

and Kathy’s Potato Tortilla which looked as good as in the photo.

Potato Tortilla

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gazpacho

Next was Pauline’s Gazpacho, with extra garlic, spices and cucumber.  Served by sitting the pot in a bowl of ice, it was a perfect addition on a hot day.

 

 

 

 

For our main course we had the Paella

Paella

 

 

 

 

 

 

We accompanied that with Spanish Chicken Casserole with Olives, that Chris prepared from her own recipe.

Spanish Chicken Casserole

 

 

 

 

 

Marie made a dessert of Creme Caramel with orange zest and cinnamon and garnished with orange slices.

Creme Caramel

 

 

 

 

 

 

We finished with Laura’s Tortas de Aceite – perfect with coffee or tea.

Tortas de Aceite

 

 

 

 

 

Credits:

The Paella was from taste.com.au

Wendy’s Empanadas were from taste.com.au.

Pauine’s Gazpacho was from Cook the Story

Laura’s Tortas De Aceite was from Gourmet Traveller

Kathy’s Potato Tortilla was from The Sydney Morning Herald’s Lifestyle section.

See our Recipes page for more recipes.