Sojourn in Andalucia: Spanish Fiesta Buffet

This menu has been created to accommodate those who have a minimum of time to devote to cooking.

Sangría - Sherry - Choice of Wines

Black or Green Olives (no red pimento inside!) Spinach Dip with Pita Bread

Fresh Asparagus Spears (slightly cooked) wrapped in Jamón (ham)

Aioli (Garlic Mayonnaise) = Garlic Dip with Raw Veggies
(dip also goes well with asparagus/ham rolls above)

Garlic Flavored Crackers or Mini Garlic Toasts

Marinated Artichokes
(may be bought at salad bar in supermarket)

Ensalada Mista http://www.tienda.com/recipes/ensalada.htm
Simplified version: Romaine lettuce, marinated artichoke hearts,
olives (green/black), fresh asparagus (slightly cooked), hard-boiled eggs,
sliced red sweet pepper, cherry tomatoes, seasoning, oil & vinegar dressing

Chick Pea (Garbanzo Bean) Salad
http://www.recipesource.com/ethnic/europe/spanish/chick-peas-sauce1.html
Simplified version: combine can of chick peas, chopped green pepper, onion,
fresh tomato, parsley, garlic, seasoning, oil & vinegar dressing

(can be bought as frozen entrees)

Paella (Yellow Rice with Chicken, Sausage & Seafood)
http://www.xmission.com/~dderhak/recipe/paella.htm#PAELLA
http://recipes.alastra.com/spanish/default.html (this page has no less than 36 recipes for Paella)

Arroz Español (Spanish Rice with tomatoes, onions, green pepper, ground beef, etc.)

Arroz con Pollo (Chicken and Rice Casserole ) Ham/Onion/Cheese/Spinach Quiche

Jamón (ham) in any form

Grilled Vegetables on a skewer
(tomatoes, peppers, onions, mushrooms, zucchini brushed with olive oil)

Tortilla de Patatas (Potato & Egg Omelet)
http://www.xmission.com/~dderhak/recipe/tortilla.htm
http://recipes.alastra.com/spanish/patatas-bravas04.html

Creamed Spinach
(can be bought in frozen section of supermarket)

Rolls with Marmalade
(Marmalade should preferably be made from Seville Oranges if available)

Spanish Orange Tart http://www.globalgourmet.com/destinations/spain/orangtart.html
Simplified version: make one-layer white cake; cover generously with orange marmalade
and add mandarin oranges and whipped cream garnish or just buy an Orange Cake.

Carmel Flan http://www.tienda.com/recipes/flan.htm
Rice Pudding http://www.tienda.com/recipes/pudding.htm
(above can also be purchased ready made in dairy case of supermarket)

Fruit Salad

More Spanish recipes: http://www.recipesource.com/ethnic/europe/spanish/
http://www.tienda.com/recipes.htm http://recipes.alastra.com/spanish/default.html

All accompanied with some good Flamenco Music!

The background on this page is taken from a decorative design in the Alhambra.

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