Roasted Beets with Hazelnut Picada + Mashed Potatoes with Olive Oil Majado

Natacha Sanz Caballero Vegetables fall vegetables, hazelnuts, majado, mashed potatoes, mashed potatoes with majado, picada, roasted beets, roasted beets with hazelnut picada, Thanksgiving

Only two more days until Thanksgiving, and planning is underway. You can feel it in the air, and see it on the streets, in the markets and supermarkets, busier than usual. For me, the planning depends on whether I’m hosting or I’m the guest, alternating roles that happen every second year. You see, for as long as I can remember —maybe almost as long as (more…)

March 20, 2015

Picada

Natacha Sanz Caballero Sauces fish, fish stew, picada, Sauces, soups, stew

A picada is one of those “idiosyncrasies” of the Spanish kitchen. A very original way to thicken soups and stews while at the same time giving the dish a deep flavor. Similar to the majado, it incorporates an added ingredient, almonds (sometimes hazelnuts instead), and even toasted bread. (more…)