Occasionally found served as small plate in tapas restaurants in the US, ensalada campera (country salad) is a hot weather staple in many homes in Spain.
holiday leftover recipes
Split Pea Soup with Ham and Root Vegetables
Is there anything more comforting to come home to than a bowl of soup?
Chicken, Olive and Hard-boiled Egg Empanadas
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 1 onion, chopped 1 shallot, chopped 1 tablespoon paprika 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon ground chipotle 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1 bay leaf 1 lb ground chicken 2 teaspoons tomato paste 1/2 cup halved pimento-stuffed olives 3 hard-boiled eggs, […]
Corned Beef and Cabbage Cottage Pie
Ingredients: 3/4 cup chopped onions 2 carrots, diced 1 parsnip diced 1 medium rutabaga, diced 2 small turnips, diced 1/3 of a head of cabbage, chopped 2 cups cubed (cooked, cold, leftover) corned beef superfine flour (like Wondra) 1-2 cups beef stock 2 lbs Yukon gold potatoes, cubed 1 tablespoon […]
Corned Beef and Cabbage Knishes
Ingredients: for the dough: 2 1/2 cups flour 1/2 cup sour cream 2/3 cup water 2 tablespoons melted butter 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 egg egg wash: 1 egg 1 tablespoon water corned beef and cabbage filling: 1 onion, chopped 3 tablespoon schmaltz or […]
Ham, Delicata Squash and Wild Rice Soup
Ingredients: 1 onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, sliced 2 carrots, sliced into coins 1 delicata squash, cubed (you can leave the skin on!) 1 (loose) cup green beans (about 1/3 lb), cut into bite-sized pieces 3 green onions, chopped 2 cups ham, cubed 8 oz cooked wild rice* 64 oz […]
Cranberry Sauce Crumb Cake
Ingredients: for the cake: 1/2 cup light brown sugar 6 tablespoons butter, at room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg, at room temperature 2 cups flour 1 tablespoon baking powder pinch salt 3/4 cup milk, at room temperature 1 cup whole berry cranberry sauce (I used this apple-cranberry sauce) for […]
Autumn Spiced Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Ingredients: seeds from 2 small sugar pumpkins 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon allspice 1/4 teaspoon cloves 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon cardamom 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 2 tablespoons canola oil Directions: Preheat oven to 225. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a small bowl, stir all ingredients together […]
Pickled Beet and Gorgonzola Deviled Eggs
Ingredients: 1 dozen hard-boiled eggs 1 16-oz jar sliced pickled beets 3-4 oz crumbled gorgonzola 1 tablespoon dijon 3 tablespoons mayonnaise freshly ground black pepper Directions: The night before you want to serve: Drain the beets reserving both the beets and the brine. Refrigerate the beets in an air-tight container. […]
Gnocchi with Ham, Watercress and Peas
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, cut into half-moon slices 2 1/2 cups cubed ham 5 oz watercress 10 oz fresh, shelled peas 30 oz plain, potato gnocchi salt freshly ground black pepper grated parmesan Directions: In a large pan, saute the onion until softened. Add the ham and cook until warmed […]