A
Aguardiente, 317
Christmas Cherries in Aguardiente, 320
Orense-Style Coffee Liqueur, 316
Ajada Sauce, Galician, 169
Ajo blanco con uvas, 59
Albariño, 204
Albóndigas con sepia, 258
Albóndigas menorquinas, 257
Alcachofas al horno, 113
Allioli, 337–38
Quince Allioli, 240
All Saints’ Day, 284, 291
Almejas al oloroso de jerez, 197
Almejas con gambas, 94
Almejas en salsa verde, 196
Almonds
Chicken Braised in Saffron, Almond, and Egg Yolk Sauce, 212
Curly Endive with Xató Sauce, 47
Fresh Cheese with Honey, 301
Galician Almond Tart, 286
Lobster in a Nutty Chocolate Sauce, Costa Brava Style, 205
Marzipan Cookies Rolled in Pine Nuts, 291
Musicians’ Dessert, 297
picada, 39
Romesco Sauce, 170–71
Stewed Lentils with a Nutty Chocolate Picada, 43
White Gazpacho with Grapes, 59
Alubias blancas con almejas, 41
Anchovies, 331
Andalucía-Style Deep-Fried Fish, 164
Belgian Endive with Cabrales Blue Cheese Sauce and Anchovy Fillets, 48
Catalan Flatbread with Roasted Red Peppers, 70–71
Curly Endive with Xató Sauce, 47
Fresh Anchovies in Vinegar, 88
Spanish Potato Salad, 56
Winter Green Salad with Fresh Cheese and Pomegranate Seeds, 49
Andalucía-Style Deep-Fried Fish, 164
Apricots
Dried Apricots Macerated in Sweet Wine, 326
Fresh Cheese with Honey, 301
Musicians’ Dessert, 297
Summer Red Wine Sangria, 311
Arcos de la Frontera, 287
Arroz caldoso de bogavante, 148–49
Arroz caldoso de pollo de corral, 150
Arroz con leche, 276
Arroz de montaña, 151
Arroz negro con allioli, 144–46
Artichokes
Artichoke Egg Tortilla, 126
cleaning, 339
Creamy Artichoke and Leek Soup, 27
Rabbit Paella with Artichokes and Red Bell Peppers, 138–39
Roasted Artichokes, 113
Asparagus
Eggs Scrambled with Tender Green Garlic Shoots, Asparagus, and Shrimp, 128
Fresh White Asparagus with Crispy Shards of Dry-Cured Jamón, 109
Green Asparagus in Vinegar Marinade, 107
Atún encebollado al estilo de Barbate, 175
B
Bacalao. See Salt cod
Bacalao a la vizcaína, 183
Bacalao con pasas de avia Lola, 185
Bacallà a la llauna, 187
Bacon
Dates Wrapped in Bacon, 75
The Ritz’s Madrid-Style Cocido, 20–21
Shepherd’s Migas with Grapes, 161
Smashed Potatoes and Cabbage Topped with Streaky Salt Pork, 119
Baker’s Oven-Roasted Potatoes, 116
Balearic-Style Baked Stuffed Eggplant, 104
Barbate-Style Tuna in Caramelized Onions, 175
Basque Fresh Tuna and Potato Stew, 31
Basque Leek Soup, 26
Basque Walnut Pudding, 277
Beans. See Garbanzo beans; Green beans; White beans
Béchamel Sauce, 338
Beef, 234
Beef Stew, 32
Beef Stock, 336–37
Braised Oxtail Stew, 271
Catalan Two-Course Soup, 22–23
cecina, 256
Grilled Beef Tenderloin with Blue Cheese Sauce, 259
Menorcan Meatballs in Tomato and Pine Nut Sauce, 257
Pyrenees Mountain–Style Penne Pasta with Ground Meat and Pâté, 155
The Ritz’s Madrid-Style Cocido, 20–21
Stewed Meatballs with Cuttlefish, 258
Stuffed Tomatoes, 103
Beets, Roasted, in Vinegar, 114
Belgian Endive with Cabrales Blue Cheese Sauce and Anchovy Fillets, 48
Berberechos al vapor, 198
Berenjena frita con salmorejo, 106
Berenjenas rellenas al horno, 104
Berries
Early Spring Strawberries with Red Wine Vinegar, 293
White Wine Sangria with Fresh Berries, 313
Biscay-Style Salt Cod with Choricero Pepper Sauce, 183
Bizcocho con peras y nueces al estilo de Sinarcas, 280
Bizcocho de yogur, 279
Blood sausage, 256
Pinotxo’s Garbanzo Beans with Blood Sausage, Raisins, and Pine Nuts, 42
The Ritz’s Madrid-Style Cocido, 20–21
Seared Morcilla de Burgos with Roasted Green Peppers and Fried Eggs, 252
Boar, wild, 224
Bogavante con chocolate, 205
Boquerones en vinagre, 88
Botifarra amb mongetes i allioli, 251
Brandada de bacallà, 87
Brandade
Piquillo Peppers Stuffed with Salt Cod Brandade, 188
Salt Cod Brandade on Toast, 87
Bread, 67
Catalan Flatbread with Roasted Red Peppers, 70–71
Country Bread Rubbed with Tomato and Olive Oil, 68
Flatbread with Pine Nuts, Sugar, and Anise, 289
Salt Cod Brandade on Toast, 87
Shepherd’s Migas with Grapes, 161
Toasted Bread with Chocolate, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, and Sea Salt Flakes, 274
Bream
Marinated Seafood Salad, 50
Salt-Baked Gilt-Head Bream, 174
Seafood Fideuà with Allioli, 153
Velvety Menorcan Fish Soup, 28–30
Buñuelos de Cuaresma, 184
Buñuelos de viento, 184, 284
Butifarra blanca, 256
Butifarra cocida, 256
Butifarra negra, 256
C
Cabbage
Catalan Two-Course Soup, 22–23
The Ritz’s Madrid-Style Cocido, 20–21
Smashed Potatoes and Cabbage Topped with Streaky Salt Pork, 119
Cachelos, 116
Cádiz-Style Potatoes in Vinaigrette, 74
Spongy Cake with Pears and Walnuts, Sinarcas Style, 280
Spongy Yogurt Cake, 279
Calamares fritos, 92
Calçots, 120–21
Caldereta de langosta, 28
Caldereta de pescado, 28–30
Caldo de carne, 336–37
Caldo de pescado, 335
Caldo de pollo, 336
Caldo de verduras, 335
Callos a la gallega con garbanzos, 269
Caña de lomo, 254
Canelones de carne, 157–59
Canelones rellenos de setas, 160
Cannelloni
Cannelloni Stuffed with Meat, 157–59
Cannelloni Stuffed with Mushrooms and Pine Nuts, 160
Can Ravell, 237, 328
Caracoles de año nuevo, 232
Carne mechada, 243
Carrots, Torre del Bosc Braised Rabbit with, 222
Castilian Garlic Soup, 25
Catalan Flatbread with Roasted Red Peppers, 70–71
Catalan Shredded Salt Cod, Tomato, and Olive Salad, 54
Catalan Two-Course Soup, 22–23
Cazuela de Pilar, 228
Cazuelas, 213
Cebolla agridulce, 329
Cecina, 256
Celery and Lemon Granita, Slushy, 177
Cerezas en aguardiente, 320
Cheese, 302–3
Belgian Endive with Cabrales Blue Cheese Sauce and Anchovy Fillets, 48
Cannelloni Stuffed with Meat, 157–59
Cannelloni Stuffed with Mushrooms and Pine Nuts, 160
Fresh Cheese with Honey, 301
Grilled Beef Tenderloin with Blue Cheese Sauce, 259
Penne Pasta with Tomatoes and Fresh Sausage au Gratin, 156
Pyrenees Mountain–Style Penne Pasta with Ground Meat and Pâté, 155
Winter Green Salad with Fresh Cheese and Pomegranate Seeds, 49
Cherries, Christmas, in Aguardiente, 320
Chestnuts, 284
Pork Tenderloin with Purée of Chestnuts, 246–47
Chicken, 208
Cannelloni Stuffed with Meat, 157–59
Catalan Two-Course Soup, 22–23
Chicken Braised in Saffron, Almond, and Egg Yolk Sauce, 212
Chicken Croquettes, 79–80
Chicken Stock, 336
Chicken with Samfaina, 216
Chicken with Shallots and Orange and Cinnamon Sauce, 214
cutting into pieces, 342
The Mayoress’s Stewed Christmas Chicken, 217
Mountain-Style Rice with Chicken and Fresh Sausage, 151
The Ritz’s Madrid-Style Cocido, 20–21
Roast Chicken with Prunes, 220
Soupy Rice with Free-Range Chicken, 150
Chipirones en su tinta, 206–7
Chistorra, 254
Chocolate
Lobster in a Nutty Chocolate Sauce, Costa Brava Style, 205
Spanish Cinnamon-Scented Drinking Chocolate in the Cup, 306
Stewed Lentils with a Nutty Chocolate Picada, 43
Toasted Bread with Chocolate, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, and Sea Salt Flakes, 274
Chocolate a la taza con canela, 306
Chorizo, 254
Castilian Garlic Soup, 25
Galician-Style Tripe with Garbanzo Beans, 269
La Rioja–Style Stewed Potatoes with Chorizo, 118
The Ritz’s Madrid-Style Cocido, 20–21
Shepherd’s Migas with Grapes, 161
Christmas Cherries in Aguardiente, 320
Chuletas de cordero al ajo cabañil, 239
Chuletas de cordero con miel, 242
Ciervo adobado a la plancha, 226
Citrus-and-Cinnamon-Scented Flan, 278
Clams, 192
Clams in Green Sauce, 196
Clams with Oloroso Sherry, 197
Clams with Shrimp, 94
Grilled Razor Clams, 195
purging of sand, 341
Shellfish Paella, 141–42
Steamed Cockles, 198
White Beans with Clams, 41
Coca de azúcar con piñones y anís, 289
Coca de forner, 289
Coca de llardons, 289
Coca de recapte, 70–71
Cochinillo asado, 249
Cocido madrileño de Ritz, 20–21
Cocidos, 24
Catalan Two-Course Soup, 22–23
The Ritz’s Madrid-Style Cocido, 20–21
Cockles, Steamed, 198
Codornices a la plancha con ajo y vino blanco, 229
Codornices en escabeche, 330
Coffee Liqueur, Orense-Style, 316
Conejo a la brasa con berenjenas, calabacines y allioli, 221
Conejo de torre del bosc, 222
Conserves, 190–91, 318
Christmas Cherries in Aguardiente, 320
Creamy Lemon Curd, 325
Creamy Quince Paste, 323
Dried Apricots Macerated in Sweet Wine, 326
Fresh Sardines in Escabeche Marinade, 332
Quail in Escabeche Marinade, 330
Sweet and Sour Preserved Onions, 329
Sweet Preserved Tomatoes with Thyme, 328
Tomato Marmalade, 327
Cookies, Marzipan, Rolled in Pine Nuts, 291
Córdoba-Style Salmorejo, 62
Costillas de cerdo en adobo, 81
Costillas de cordero con allioli de membrillo, 240
Country Bread Rubbed with Tomato and Olive Oil, 68
Country Muffins, 282
Crema de alcachofas y puerros, 27
Crema de limón, 325
Crema de membrillo, 323
Crema de setas de temporada, 35
Crêpes, Galician, with Fresh Whipped Cream and Honey, 285
Croquetas de pollo, 79–80
Croquetas de trucha y jamón ibérico, 76–77
Croquettes
Chicken Croquettes, 79–80
Trout and Dry-Cured Iberian Jamón Croquettes, 76–77
Cuaresma, 184
Cucumbers
Classic Andalusian Gazpacho, 60
Córdoba-Style Salmorejo, 62
Piriñaca, 178
White Gazpacho with Grapes, 59
Curly Endive with Xató Sauce, 47
Custard, Creamy Vanilla, 275
Cuttlefish. See Squid or cuttlefish
D
Dates Wrapped in Bacon, 75
Dátiles con bacón, 75
Desserts, 272, 287
Baked Figs, 296
Basque Walnut Pudding, 277
Citrus-and-Cinnamon-Scented Flan, 278
Creamy Rice Pudding, 276
Creamy Vanilla Custard, 275
Early Spring Strawberries with Red Wine Vinegar, 293
Flatbread with Pine Nuts, Sugar, and Anise, 289
Fresh Cheese with Honey, 301
Galician Almond Tart, 286
Galician Crêpes with Fresh Whipped Cream and Honey, 285
Marzipan Cookies Rolled in Pine Nuts, 291
Menorcan Gin Sorbet, 299
Musicians’ Dessert, 297
Oranges with Extra-Virgin Olive Oil and Honey, 292
Pears Poached in Red Wine, 295
Spongy Cake with Pears and Walnuts, Sinarcas Style, 280
Spongy Yogurt Cake, 279
Toasted Bread with Chocolate, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, and Sea Salt Flakes, 274
Día de Todos los Santos, 284
Dorada a la sal, 174
Menorcan Gin Cocktail with Fresh Lemon Juice and Lemon Soda, 315
Meringued Milk, 308
Orense-Style Coffee Liqueur, 316
sangria, 310
Slushy Celery and Lemon Granita, 177
Slushy Lemon Granita, 309
Spanish Cinnamon-Scented Drinking Chocolate in the Cup, 306
Duck with Pears, 210–11
Dulces de convento, 287
Dulces monacales, 287
E
Eggplant
Balearic-Style Baked Stuffed Eggplant, 104
Chicken with Samfaina, 216
Fried Eggplant Strips with Salmorejo, 106
Grilled Rabbit with Eggplant, Zucchini, and Allioli, 221
Roasted Red Peppers, Eggplant, and Onions, 72
Eggs, 122
Artichoke Egg Tortilla, 126
Chicken Braised in Saffron, Almond, and Egg Yolk Sauce, 212
Citrus-and-Cinnamon-Scented Flan, 278
Creamy Vanilla Custard, 275
Eggs Scrambled with Mushrooms and Dry-Cured Jamón, 130
Eggs Scrambled with Tender Green Garlic Shoots, Asparagus, and Shrimp, 128
Fried Eggs with Fried Potatoes and Slices of Dry-Cured Iberian Jamón, 132
Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs, 342
Potato and Onion Egg Tortilla, 124
Salt Cod Egg Tortilla, 127
Seared Morcilla de Burgos with Roasted Green Peppers and Fried Eggs, 252
Tender Spinach Leaves with Spanish-Style Poached Eggs, 112
Embutidos, 254
Empanada de lomo, 85–86
Empanada with Marinated Pork and Roasted Red Peppers, 85–86
Empedrat de bonito del norte, 55
Endivias con queso de cabrales y anchoas, 48
Ensalada de invierno con queso fresco y granada, 49
Ensaladilla rusa, 56
Epiphany, 281
Escalivada, 72
Escudella i carn d’olla, 22–23
Espaldita de cabrito al horno con patatas y cebollitas confitadas, 236–37
Espárragos blancos frescos con virutas de jamón, 109
Espárragos verdes en vinagreta, 107
Espinacas con garbanzos, 36
Espinacas con piñones y pasas, 110
Esqueixada de bacallà, 54
Estofado de buey, 32
F
Fideos, 134
Fideos in the Cazuela with Pork Ribs, 152
The Ritz’s Madrid-Style Cocido, 20–21
Seafood Fideuà with Allioli, 153
Fideos a la cazuela, 152
Fideuà amb allioli, 153
Figs
Baked Figs, 296
Fresh Cheese with Honey, 301
Melon or Fresh Figs with Slices of Dry-Cured Jamón, 57
Musicians’ Dessert, 297
Filloas de leche con nata montada y miel, 285
Fino, 51
Fish, 162. See also Anchovies; Salt cod; Sardines; Trout; Tuna
Andalucía-Style Deep-Fried Fish, 164
Baked Turbot with Basque White Wine, 173
Fish Braised in Romesco Sauce, 170–71
Fisherman’s Suquet, 165
Fish Stock, 335
Galician-Style Hake with Garlic Ajada Sauce, 169
Grilled Swordfish Steaks with Piriñaca, 178
Marinated Salmon on the Grill with Galician Potatoes, 182
Marinated Seafood Salad, 50
Monkfish Steaks with Saffron, 166
Salt-Baked Gilt-Head Bream, 174
Seafood Fideuà with Allioli, 153
Velvety Menorcan Fish Soup, 28–30
Fisherman’s Suquet, 165
Flan, Citrus-and-Cinnamon-Scented, 278
Flan con aromas cítricos y canela, 278
Flatbread
Catalan Flatbread with Roasted Red Peppers, 70–71
Flatbread with Pine Nuts, Sugar, and Anise, 289
Fresas con vinagre de vino tinto, 293
Fricandó amb moixernons, 260
Fritura de pescado, 164
Fruits, 272. See also Sangria; individual fruits
Fuet, 254
G
Galician Ajada Sauce, 169
Galician Almond Tart, 286
Galician Boiled Potatoes with Paprika, 116
Galician Crêpes with Fresh Whipped Cream and Honey, 285
Galician Fair-Style Octopus with Paprika on Potatoes, 91
Galician-Style Hake with Garlic Ajada Sauce, 169
Galician-Style Tripe with Garbanzo Beans, 269
Gambas al ajillo, 93
Gambas a la plancha, 202
Garbanzo beans
Catalan Two-Course Soup, 22–23
cooking dried, 343
Galician-Style Tripe with Garbanzo Beans, 269
Pinotxo’s Garbanzo Beans with Blood Sausage, Raisins, and Pine Nuts, 42
The Ritz’s Madrid-Style Cocido, 20–21
Spinach with Garbanzo Beans, 36
Garbanzos de Pinotxo, 42
Garlic
Allioli, 337–38
Castilian Garlic Soup, 25
Eggs Scrambled with Tender Green Garlic Shoots, Asparagus, and Shrimp, 128
Garlicky Shrimp in Olive Oil, 93
Gazpacho
Classic Andalusian Gazpacho, 60
White Gazpacho with Grapes, 59
Gazpacho andaluz, 60
Gin, 298
Menorcan Gin Cocktail with Fresh Lemon Juice and Lemon Soda, 315
Menorcan Gin Sorbet, 299
Goat, 234
Roast Shoulder of Kid Goat with Potato and Shallot Confit, 236–37
Grandma Lola’s Lenten Salt Cod with Raisins, 185
Granitas
Slushy Celery and Lemon Granita, 177
Slushy Lemon Granita, 309
Granizado de apio y limón, 177
Granizado de limón, 309
Grapes
Shepherd’s Migas with Grapes, 161
White Gazpacho with Grapes, 59
Green beans
Spanish Potato Salad, 56
Guiso de rabo de buey, 271
H
Hake
Andalucía-Style Deep-Fried Fish, 164
Fish Braised in Romesco Sauce, 170–71
Galician-Style Hake with Garlic Ajada Sauce, 169
Monkfish Steaks with Saffron, 166
Ham. See Jamón
Hazelnuts
Curly Endive with Xató Sauce, 47
Fresh Cheese with Honey, 301
Musicians’ Dessert, 297
picada, 39
Roasted Pig’s Feet, 265–66
Romesco Sauce, 170–71
Stewed Lentils with a Nutty Chocolate Picada, 43
Higos al horno, 296
Hueso de santo, 284
Huevos fritos con patatas fritas y lonchas de jamón ibérico, 132
Intxaursalsa, 277
J
Jamón, 16, 133, 254
Castilian Garlic Soup, 25
Chilled Melon Soup with Crispy Jamón, 58
cocido, 256
Eggs Scrambled with Mushrooms and Dry-Cured Jamón, 130
Fresh White Asparagus with Crispy Shards of Dry-Cured Jamón, 109
Fried Eggs with Fried Potatoes and Slices of Dry-Cured Iberian Jamón, 132
Melon or Fresh Figs with Slices of Dry-Cured Jamón, 57
Navarra-Style Trout with Dry-Cured Jamón, 181
New Year’s Day Snails in Spicy Tomato Sauce, 232
Roasted Artichokes, 113
Trout and Dry-Cured Iberian Jamón Croquettes, 76–77
L
La Mancha–Style Sautéed Onions, Zucchini, Tomatoes, and Peppers, 102
Lamb, 234, 238, 241
Grilled Lamb Chops with Honey, 242
Grilled Lamb Rib Chops with Quince Allioli, 240
Shepherd’s-Style Lamb Chops with Potatoes and Zesty Vinegar-Garlic Sauce, 239
Langoustines
Shellfish Paella, 141–42
La Rioja–Style Stewed Potatoes with Chorizo, 118
Latas, 190–91
Leche merengada, 308
Leeks
Basque Leek Soup, 26
Creamy Artichoke and Leek Soup, 27
Lemons, 276
Citrus-and-Cinnamon-Scented Flan, 278
Creamy Lemon Curd, 325
Menorcan Gin Cocktail with Fresh Lemon Juice and Lemon Soda, 315
Menorcan Gin Sorbet, 299
Slushy Celery and Lemon Granita, 177
Slushy Lemon Granita, 309
Lengua de ternera con alcaparras, 268
Lent, 184
Lentejas estofadas, 43
Lentils, Stewed, with a Nutty Chocolate Picada, 43
Licor de café al estilo de Ourense, 316
Lobster
Lobster in a Nutty Chocolate Sauce, Costa Brava Style, 205
Soupy Rice with Lobster, 148–49
Lomo de cerdo a la sal con dos salsas, 245
Lomo embuchado, 254
M
Macarrones de los Pirineos, 155
Macarrones gratinados, 156
Magdalenas, 282
Manitas de cerdo al horno, 265–66
Manzanilla, 51
Markets, covered food, 131
Marmitako, 31
Marzipan Cookies Rolled in Pine Nuts, 291
Mayonnaise, 337
The Mayoress’s Stewed Christmas Chicken, 217
Meatballs
Menorcan Meatballs in Tomato and Pine Nut Sauce, 257
Stewed Meatballs with Cuttlefish, 258
Mejillones a la vinagreta, 95
Mejillones con sofrito, 199
Mel i mató, 201
Melon
Chilled Melon Soup with Crispy Jamón, 58
Melon or Fresh Figs with Slices of Dry-Cured Jamón, 57
Melón e higos frescos con lonchas de jamón, 57
Menorcan gin, 298
Menorcan Gin Cocktail with Fresh Lemon Juice and Lemon Soda, 315
Menorcan Gin Sorbet, 299
Menorcan Meatballs in Tomato and Pine Nut Sauce, 257
Mercados, 131
Merluza a la gallega con ajada, 169
Mermelada de tomate, 327
Migas, Shepherd’s, with Grapes, 161
Migas de pastor con uvas, 161
Milk, Meringued, 308
Monkfish
Fish Braised in Romesco Sauce, 170–71
Fisherman’s Suquet, 165
Marinated Seafood Salad, 50
Monkfish Steaks with Saffron, 166
Seafood Fideuà with Allioli, 153
Morcilla. See Blood sausage
Morcilla de Burgos con pimientos asados y huevos fritos, 252
Mountain-Style Rice with Chicken and Fresh Sausage, 151
Muffins, Country, 282
Mushrooms
Braised Veal with Dried Mushrooms, 260
Cannelloni Stuffed with Mushrooms and Pine Nuts, 160
cleaning, 339
Cream of Seasonal Mushrooms, 35
Eggs Scrambled with Mushrooms and Dry-Cured Jamón, 130
Sautéed Wild Mushrooms, 100
wild, 33
Musicians’ Dessert, 297
Mussels
cleaning, 341
Mussels in Sweet Sofrito Tomato Sauce, 199
Mussels in Vinaigrette, 95
Shellfish Paella, 141–42
N
Naranjas con aceite de oliva virgen extra y miel, 292
Natillas, 275
Navajas a la plancha, 195
Navarra-Style Trout with Dry-Cured Jamón, 181
New Year’s Day Snails in Spicy Tomato Sauce, 232
O
Octopus, Galician Fair-Style, with Paprika on Potatoes, 91
Olive oil, 16, 63
Olives, 66
Catalan Flatbread with Roasted Red Peppers, 70–71
Catalan Shredded Salt Cod, Tomato, and Olive Salad, 54
Curly Endive with Xató Sauce, 47
Salt Cod, Orange, and Olive Salad, 53
Spanish Potato Salad, 56
Winter Green Salad with Fresh Cheese and Pomegranate Seeds, 49
Onions, 16
Barbate-Style Tuna in Caramelized Onions, 175
calçots, 120–21
La Mancha–Style Sautéed Onions, Zucchini, Tomatoes, and Peppers, 102
Potato and Onion Egg Tortilla, 124
Roasted Red Peppers, Eggplant, and Onions, 72
Sweet and Sour Preserved Onions, 329
Oranges
Chicken with Shallots and Orange and Cinnamon Sauce, 214
Citrus-and-Cinnamon-Scented Flan, 278
Menorcan Gin Sorbet, 299
Oranges with Extra-Virgin Olive Oil and Honey, 292
Pork Tenderloin in Orange Sauce, 248
Salt Cod, Orange, and Olive Salad, 53
Orejones macerados en vino dulce, 326
Orense-Style Coffee Liqueur, 316
Oxtail
Braised Oxtail Stew, 271
The Ritz’s Madrid-Style Cocido, 20–21
Pa amb tomàquet, 68
Padrón Green Peppers, 73
Paella de conejo con alcachofas y pimientos rojos, 138–39
Paella de marisco, 141–42
Paellas, 134
pan for, 143
Rabbit Paella with Artichokes and Red Bell Peppers, 138–39
Shellfish Paella, 141–42
tips for, 136–37
Pan con chocolate, aceite de oliva virgen extra y escamas de sal marina, 274
Pan con tomate, 68
Panellets de piñones, 291
Papas aliñás, 74
Paprika, 101
Partridge, 224, 230
Toledo-Style Partridge, 231
Pasta, 134
Cannelloni Stuffed with Meat, 157–59
Cannelloni Stuffed with Mushrooms and Pine Nuts, 160
Catalan Two-Course Soup, 22–23
Fideos in the Cazuela with Pork Ribs, 152
Penne Pasta with Tomatoes and Fresh Sausage au Gratin, 156
Pyrenees Mountain–Style Penne Pasta with Ground Meat and Pâté, 155
The Ritz’s Madrid-Style Cocido, 20–21
Seafood Fideuà with Allioli, 153
Patatas a la riojana, 118
Patatas panaderas al horno, 116
Pâté, Pyrenees Mountain–Style Penne Pasta with Ground Meat and, 155
Pato con peras, 210–11
Pears
Duck with Pears, 210–11
Pear Compote, 245
Pears Poached in Red Wine, 295
Quince Allioli, 240
Spongy Cake with Pears and Walnuts, Sinarcas Style, 280
Summer Red Wine Sangria, 311
Peas
Spanish Potato Salad, 56
Stewed Meatballs with Cuttlefish, 258
Peppers
Biscay-Style Salt Cod with Choricero Pepper Sauce, 183
Catalan Flatbread with Roasted Red Peppers, 70–71
Chicken with Samfaina, 216
Classic Andalusian Gazpacho, 60
Córdoba-Style Salmorejo, 62
dried red, 16
Empanada with Marinated Pork and Roasted Red Peppers, 85–86
green, 16–17
La Mancha–Style Sautéed Onions, Zucchini, Tomatoes, and Peppers, 102
La Rioja–Style Stewed Potatoes with Chorizo, 118
Marinated Seafood Salad, 50
The Mayoress’s Stewed Christmas Chicken, 217
Mussels in Vinaigrette, 94
Padrón Green Peppers, 73
pimentón, 101
Piquillo Peppers Stuffed with Salt Cod Brandade, 188
Piriñaca, 178
Rabbit Paella with Artichokes and Red Bell Peppers, 138–39
Roasted Red Peppers, Eggplant, and Onions, 72
Romesco Sauce, 170–71
Seared Morcilla de Burgos with Roasted Green Peppers and Fried Eggs, 252
Shellfish Paella, 141–42
Shepherd’s Migas with Grapes, 161
Soupy Rice with Free-Range Chicken, 150
Peras al vino tinto, 295
Perdices a la toledana, 231
Pescadito frito, 164
Pez espada a la plancha con piriñaca, 178
Pheasant, 224
Picada, 38–39
Pilar’s Cazuela with Snails and Rabbit, 231
Pimentón, 101
Pimientos del Padrón, 73
Pimientos del piquillo relleno de brandada de bacalao, 188
Pinchos morunos, 83
Pine nuts, 111
Cannelloni Stuffed with Mushrooms and Pine Nuts, 160
dry-toasting, 340
Flatbread with Pine Nuts, Sugar, and Anise, 289
Fresh Cheese with Honey, 301
Grandma Lola’s Lenten Salt Cod with Raisins, 185
Marzipan Cookies Rolled in Pine Nuts, 291
Menorcan Meatballs in Tomato and Pine Nut Sauce, 257
Pinotxo’s Garbanzo Beans with Blood Sausage, Raisins, and Pine Nuts, 42
Pork Tenderloin in Orange Sauce, 248
Spinach with Pine Nuts and Raisins, 110
Piñones. See Pine nuts
Pinotxo’s Garbanzo Beans with Blood Sausage, Raisins, and Pine Nuts, 42
Piquillo Peppers Stuffed with Salt Cod
Brandade, 188
Piriñaca, 178
Pisto manchego, 102
Polbo á feira con patatas, 91
Pollo asado al horno con ciruelas pasas, 220
Pollo con chalotes y salsa de naranja y canela, 214
Pollo con samfaina, 216
Pollo en pepitoria, 212
Pollo navideño de la alcaldesa, 217
Pomada, 315
Pomegranates
removing seeds from, 49
Winter Green Salad with Fresh Cheese and Pomegranate Seeds, 49
Pork, 234. See also Bacon; Jamón; Salt pork; Sausage
Cannelloni Stuffed with Meat, 157–59
Catalan Two-Course Soup, 22–23
Chilled Pork Loin, 243
Empanada with Marinated Pork and Roasted Red Peppers, 85–86
Fideos in the Cazuela with Pork Ribs, 152
Menorcan Meatballs in Tomato and Pine Nut Sauce, 257
Pork Ribs in Adobo Sauce, 81
Pork Tenderloin in Orange Sauce, 248
Pork Tenderloin with Purée of Chestnuts, 246–47
Pyrenees Mountain–Style Penne Pasta with Ground Meat and Pâté, 155
The Ritz’s Madrid-Style Cocido, 20–21
Roasted Pig’s Feet, 265–66
Salt-Baked Pork Loin with Two Sauces, 245
Spicy Marinated Pork Skewers, 83
Stewed Meatballs with Cuttlefish, 258
Stuffed Tomatoes, 103
suckling pig, 249
wild boar, 224
Porrusalda, 26
Postres de músic, 297
Potatoes, 98
Baked Turbot with Basque White Wine, 173
Baker’s Oven-Roasted Potatoes, 116
Basque Fresh Tuna and Potato Stew, 31
Basque Leek Soup, 26
Beef Stew, 32
Cádiz-Style Potatoes in Vinaigrette, 74
Fisherman’s Suquet, 165
Fried Eggs with Fried Potatoes and Slices of Dry-Cured Iberian Jamón, 132
Galician Boiled Potatoes with Paprika, 116
Galician Fair-Style Octopus with Paprika on Potatoes, 91
Galician-Style Hake with Garlic Ajada Sauce, 169
La Rioja–Style Stewed Potatoes with Chorizo, 118
Marinated Salmon on the Grill with Galician Potatoes, 182
Potato and Onion Egg Tortilla, 124
Puréed Potatoes with Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, 117
The Ritz’s Madrid-Style Cocido, 20–21
Roast Shoulder of Kid Goat with Potato and Shallot Confit, 236–37
Salt Cod Brandade on Toast, 87
Shepherd’s-Style Lamb Chops with Potatoes and Zesty Vinegar-Garlic Sauce, 239
Smashed Potatoes and Cabbage Topped with Streaky Salt Pork, 119
Spanish Potato Salad, 56
Prawns. See Shrimp or prawns
Prunes
Musicians’ Dessert, 297
Roast Chicken with Prunes, 220
Puddings
Basque Walnut Pudding, 277
Creamy Rice Pudding, 276
Puré de patatas, 117
Pyrenees Mountain–Style Penne Pasta with Ground Meat and Pâté, 155
Quail, 224
Grilled Quail with Garlic and White Wine, 230
Quail in Escabeche Marinade, 330
Quince
Creamy Quince Paste, 323
Quince Allioli, 240
R
Rabbit, 208
cutting into pieces, 342
Grilled Rabbit with Eggplant, Zucchini, and Allioli, 221
Pilar’s Cazuela with Snails and Rabbit, 228
Rabbit Paella with Artichokes and Red Bell Peppers, 138–39
Torre del Bosc Braised Rabbit with Carrots, 222
Raisins
Fresh Cheese with Honey, 301
Grandma Lola’s Lenten Salt Cod with Raisins, 185
Musicians’ Dessert, 297
Pinotxo’s Garbanzo Beans with Blood Sausage, Raisins, and Pine Nuts, 42
Spinach with Pine Nuts and Raisins, 110
Rape con azafrán, 166
Remojón de naranja, 53
Remolachas asadas en vinagre, 114
Revuelto de ajetes con espárragos y gambas, 128
Revuelto de setas y jamón, 130
Ribera del Duero, 218–19
Rice, 134, 147
Black Rice with Allioli, 144–46
Creamy Rice Pudding, 276
Mountain-Style Rice with Chicken and Fresh Sausage, 151
Rabbit Paella with Artichokes and Red Bell Peppers, 138–39
Shellfish Paella, 141–42
Soupy Rice with Free-Range Chicken, 150
Soupy Rice with Lobster, 148–49
Riñones de ternera al jerez, 267
The Ritz’s Madrid-Style Cocido, 20–21
Rodaballo al horno con txakoli, 173
Romesco de pescado, 170–71
Romesco Sauce, 170–71
Roscón de reyes, 281
S
Saffron, 168, 340
Salads, 44
Belgian Endive with Cabrales Blue Cheese Sauce and Anchovy Fillets, 48
Catalan Shredded Salt Cod, Tomato, and Olive Salad, 54
Curly Endive with Xató Sauce, 47
Marinated Seafood Salad, 50
Piriñaca, 178
Salt Cod, Orange, and Olive Salad, 53
Spanish Potato Salad, 56
White Bean Salad with Bonito del Norte Tuna, 55
Winter Green Salad with Fresh Cheese and Pomegranate Seeds, 49
Salchichón, 254
Salmon, Marinated, on the Grill with Galician Potatoes, 182
Salmón marinado a la parrilla con cachelos, 182
Salmorejo
Córdoba-Style Salmorejo, 62
Fried Eggplant Strips with Salmorejo, 106
Salmorejo cordobés, 62
Salpicón, 50
Salsa bechamel, 338
Salsa mayonesa, 337
Salt, 16
Salt-Baked Gilt-Head Bream, 174
Salt-Baked Pork Loin with Two Sauces, 245
Salt cod, 162, 184
Biscay-Style Salt Cod with Choricero Pepper Sauce, 183
Catalan Shredded Salt Cod, Tomato, and Olive Salad, 54
Curly Endive with Xató Sauce, 47
desalting, 341
Grandma Lola’s Lenten Salt Cod with Raisins, 185
Piquillo Peppers Stuffed with Salt Cod Brandade, 188
Salt Cod Baked in the Tin, 187
Salt Cod Brandade on Toast, 87
Salt Cod Egg Tortilla, 127
Salt Cod, Orange, and Olive Salad, 53
Salteado de espinacas tiernas con huevos escalfados, 112
Salt pork
The Ritz’s Madrid-Style Cocido, 20–21
Shepherd’s Migas with Grapes, 161
Smashed Potatoes and Cabbage Topped with Streaky Salt Pork, 119
Samfaina, Chicken with, 216
Sangria, 310
Summer Red Wine Sangria, 311
White Wine Sangria with Fresh Berries, 313
Sangría de vino blanco con frutos del bosque, 313
Sangría de vino tinto, 311
Sardinas a la brasa con granizado de apio yl limón, 176
Sardinas en escabeche, 332
Sardines
Fresh Sardines in Escabeche Marinade, 332
Grilled Sardines with Slushy Celery and Lemon Granita, 176
Sauces
Allioli, 337–38
Béchamel Sauce, 338
Blue Cheese Sauce, 259
Galician Ajada Sauce, 169
Pear Compote, 245
Quince Allioli, 240
Romesco Sauce, 170–71
Sausage, 254, 256
Castilian Garlic Soup, 25
Fresh Pork Sausages with White Beans and Allioli, 251
Galician-Style Tripe with Garbanzo Beans, 269
La Rioja-Style Stewed Potatoes with Chorizo, 118
Menorcan Meatballs in Tomato and Pine Nut Sauce, 257
Mountain-Style Rice with Chicken and Fresh Sausage, 151
Penne Pasta with Tomatoes and Fresh Sausage au Gratin, 156
Pinotxo’s Garbanzo Beans with Blood Sausage, Raisins, and Pine Nuts, 42
The Ritz’s Madrid-Style Cocido, 20–21
Seared Morcilla de Burgos with Roasted Green Peppers and Fried Eggs, 252
Shepherd’s Migas with Grapes, 161
Scallops, Baked, in the Shell, 201
Seafood, 162, 192. See also individual seafood
Marinated Seafood Salad, 50
Seafood Fideuà with Allioli, 153
Shellfish Paella, 141–42
tinned, 190–91
Setas salteadas, 100
Sheep, 234, 238. See also Lamb Shepherd’s Migas with Grapes, 161
Shepherd’s-Style Lamb Chops with Potatoes and Zesty Vinegar-Garlic Sauce, 239
Sherry, 51
Clams with Oloroso Sherry, 197
Veal Kidneys in Sherry, 267
Shrimp or prawns, 192
Andalucía-Style Deep-Fried Fish, 164
Black Rice with Allioli, 144–46
Clams with Shrimp, 95
Eggs Scrambled with Tender Green Garlic Shoots, Asparagus, and Shrimp, 128
Garlicky Shrimp in Olive Oil, 93
Grilled Shrimp, 202
Marinated Seafood Salad, 50
Seafood Fideuà with Allioli, 153
Shellfish Paella, 141–42
Snails, 224
New Year’s Day Snails in Spicy Tomato Sauce, 232
Pilar’s Cazuela with Snails and Rabbit, 228
preparing, 340–41
Sobrassada, 254
Menorcan Meatballs in Tomato and Pine Nut Sauce, 257
Sofrito, 38–39
Solomillo de buey al queso picón, 259
Solomillo de cerdo a la naranja, 248
Solomillo de cerdo con puré de castañas, 246–47
Sopa de ajo castellana, 25
Sopa fría de melón con crujiente de jamón, 58
Sorbete de gin de Menorca, 299
Sorbets, 272
Menorcan Gin Sorbet, 299
Basque Leek Soup, 26
Castilian Garlic Soup, 25
Catalan Two-Course Soup, 22–23
Chilled Melon Soup with Crispy Jamón, 58
Classic Andalusian Gazpacho, 60
Córdoba-Style Salmorejo, 62
Cream of Seasonal Mushrooms, 35
Creamy Artichoke and Leek Soup, 27
The Ritz’s Madrid-Style Cocido, 20–21
Velvety Menorcan Fish Soup, 28–30
White Gazpacho with Grapes, 59
Spanish Cinnamon-Scented Drinking
Chocolate in the Cup, 306
Spanish Potato Salad, 56
Spinach
Spinach with Garbanzo Beans, 36
Spinach with Pine Nuts and Raisins, 110
Tender Spinach Leaves with Spanish-Style Poached Eggs, 112
Squid or cuttlefish
Black Rice with Allioli, 144–46
cleaning, 342
Deep-Fried Squid, 92
Seafood Fideuà with Allioli, 153
Shellfish Paella, 141–42
Small Squid in Their Own Ink, 206–7
Soupy Rice with Lobster, 148–49
Stewed Meatballs with Cuttlefish, 258
Stocks, 17
Beef Stock, 336–37
Chicken Stock, 336
Fish Stock, 335
Vegetable Stock, 335
Strawberries, Early Spring, with Red Wine Vinegar, 293
Suquet de pescadors, 165
Sweet potatoes, 284
Marzipan Cookies Rolled in Pine Nuts, 291
Swordfish Steaks, Grilled, with Piriñaca, 178
T
Tapas, 64
Tart, Galician Almond, 286
Tarta de Santiago, 286
The Three Kings, 281
Tinned delicacies, 190–91
Tió de Nadal, 96–97
Tocino de cielo, 287
Toledo-Style Partridge, 229
Tomates confitados con tomillo, 328
Tomates rellenos, 103
Tomatoes
Beef Stew, 32
Black Rice with Allioli, 144–46
blanching and peeling, 339
Catalan Shredded Salt Cod, Tomato, and Olive Salad, 54
Chicken with Samfaina, 216
Classic Andalusian Gazpacho, 60
Córdoba-Style Salmorejo, 62
Country Bread Rubbed with Tomato and Olive Oil, 68
Fideos in the Cazuela with Pork Ribs, 152
Grandma Lola’s Lenten Salt Cod with Raisins, 185
grating, 339
La Mancha–Style Sautéed Onions, Zucchini, Tomatoes, and Peppers, 102
Menorcan Meatballs in Tomato and Pine Nut Sauce, 257
Mussels in Sweet Sofrito Tomato Sauce, 199
New Year’s Day Snails in Spicy Tomato Sauce, 232
Penne Pasta with Tomatoes and Fresh Sausage au Gratin, 156
Piriñaca, 178
Pyrenees Mountain–Style Penne Pasta with Ground Meat and Pâté, 155
Rabbit Paella with Artichokes and Red Bell Peppers, 138–39
The Ritz’s Madrid-Style Cocido, 20–21
Roasted Pig’s Feet, 265–66
Romesco Sauce, 170–71
Seafood Fideuà with Allioli, 153
Shellfish Paella, 141–42
sofrito, 39
Stuffed Tomatoes, 103
Sweet Preserved Tomatoes with Thyme, 328
Tomato Marmalade, 327
Veal Tongue with Capers, 268
Torre del Bosc Braised Rabbit with Carrots, 222
Tortilla de alcachofas, 126
Tortilla de bacalao, 127
Tortilla de patatas y cebolla, 124
Tortillas, 122
Artichoke Egg Tortilla, 126
Potato and Onion Egg Tortilla, 124
Salt Cod Egg Tortilla, 127
Trinxat de la cerdanya amb rosta, 119
Tripe, Galician-Style, with Garbanzo Beans, 269
Trout, 179
Navarra-Style Trout with Dry-Cured Jamón, 181
Pan-Fried Trout with Thyme and Walnuts, 179
Trout and Dry-Cured Iberian Jamón Croquettes, 76–77
Truchas a la navarra, 181
Truchas con tomillo y nueces, 179
Tuna
Barbate-Style Tuna in Caramelized Onions, 175
Basque Fresh Tuna and Potato Stew, 31
Curly Endive with Xató Sauce, 47
Spanish Potato Salad, 56
White Bean Salad with Bonito del Norte Tuna, 55
Turbot, Baked, with Basque White Wine, 173
Turkey, 213
V
Vanilla Custard, Creamy, 275
Veal, 234
Beef Stew, 32
Braised Veal with Dried Mushrooms, 260
Cannelloni Stuffed with Meat, 157–59
Veal Kidneys in Sherry, 267
Veal Tongue with Capers, 268
Vegetables, 98. See also individual vegetables
tinned, 190–91
Vegetable Stock, 335
Venison, 224
Grilled Marinated Venison Steaks, 226
Vieiras al horno, 201
Vinegar, 17
W
Walnuts
Basque Walnut Pudding, 277
Fresh Cheese with Honey, 301
Musicians’ Dessert, 297
Pan-Fried Trout with Thyme and Walnuts, 179
Spongy Cake with Pears and Walnuts, Sinarcas Style, 280
White beans
cooking dried, 343
Fresh Pork Sausages with White Beans and Allioli, 251
White Bean Salad with Bonito del Norte Tuna, 55
White Beans with Clams, 41
Wine, 304, 314
Albariño, 204
Baked Turbot with Basque White Wine, 173
Dried Apricots Macerated in Sweet Wine, 326
Grilled Quail with Garlic and White Wine, 229
Pears Poached in Red Wine, 295
Ribera del Duero, 218–19
sangria, 310
Summer Red Wine Sangria, 311
White Wine Sangria with Fresh Berries, 313
Winter Green Salad with Fresh Cheese and
Pomegranate Seeds, 49
X
Xató, 47
Y
Yogurt Cake, Spongy, 279
Z
Zucchini
Grilled Rabbit with Eggplant, Zucchini, and Allioli, 221
La Mancha–Style Sautéed Onions, Zucchini, Tomatoes, and Peppers, 102