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This popular salad, which has little to do with Russia, can be found in most parts of Spain. It is often served along with other tapas.

1 lb. medium potatoes, peeled, diced, and boiled
1/2 c. peeled, diced, and cooked carrots
1/2 c. cooked green peas
1/2 c. cooked green beans, cut into pieces salt and pepper, to taste
3/4 c. mayonnaise*
1 clove garlic, minced
sweet red bell pepper strips, to garnish
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Popularity: 34% [?]

2 medium-sized cucumbers, peeled and chopped
5 medium-sized tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium-sized green pepper, cleaned out and chopped
2 tsp. finely chopped garlic
4 c. French or Italian bread, trimmed of crusts and chopped
4 c. cold water
1/4 c. red wine vinegar
4 tsp. salt
4 tsp. olive oil
1 tbsp. tomato paste
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Popularity: 26% [?]

A common sight in Andalusia is people sitting at outdoor cafés sipping sangría.This refreshing punch is typically made from wine, brandy, and fruit juice, but the following recipe substitutes extra fruit juice for the wine and brandy.
Sangría is most attractive when served in a clear pitcher so that the floating orange and lemon slices can be seen. First drink the punch.Then dip into the bottom of your glass with a spoon to
get the punch-soaked bits of fruit.
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Popularity: 24% [?]

11/2 15-oz. cans (about 3 c.) chicken broth*
1/4 tsp. saffron (optional)
1 2 1/2-lb. chicken, cut into 8 serving pieces
4 tbsp. olive or other cooking oil
1 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. minced garlic
1/2 tsp. oregano
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 c. sliced fresh mushrooms or 1 3-oz. can sliced mushrooms, drained
1 c. finely chopped fresh tomatoes or 1 8-oz. can (1 c.) tomatoes, cut up finely with a spoon
1 1/2 c. white rice, uncooked
1/2 tsp. salt
fresh ground pepper to taste
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Popularity: 30% [?]

Vegetable dishes in Spain are often served as a separate course and sometimes as a main course. Pisto manchego can be served in these ways and also as a side dish.
1/4 c. olive or other cooking oil
1 medium-sized onion, sliced
4 small zucchini, sliced
3 medium-sized tomatoes, peeled* and chopped, or 1 16-oz. can (about 2 c.) tomatoes, cut up with a spoon
2 or 3 potatoes, peeled and quartered
1/4 c. finely chopped fresh parsley
1 clove garlic, minced, or 1/2 tsp. garlic salt
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Popularity: 18% [?]

Paella has no English translation. Served in nearly every home and restaurant, it is Spain’s national dish. Spanish cooks make it in a shallow, two-handled black skillet called a paella pan. The pan is taken directly from the stovetop to table, where the dish is served by the person at
the head of the table.

12 small fresh clams in shells or 1/2 c. canned cooked clams
12 medium-sized fresh shrimp in shells or 1/2 c. canned cooked shrimp
8 oz. chorizo or other garlic-seasoned sausage
2 tbsp. olive oil or cooking oil
1 2 1/2-lb. chicken, cut into 8 serving pieces
2 15-oz. cans (about 4 c.) chicken broth 1 medium-sized onion, cut into wedges
1 sweet red or green pepper, cleaned out and cut into strips, or 1 whole canned pimento, drained and sliced
1/2 tsp. minced garlic
2 c. white rice, uncooked
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/4 tsp. saffron
1/2 c. peas, fresh or frozen
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Popularity: 25% [?]

1/2 head lettuce
1 hard-boiled egg, sliced
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
1 slice bologna, cut into small pieces (For a meatless salad, omit the bologna.)
1 slice cheese (any kind), cut into small pieces
12 green olives (optional)
2 tbsp. vinegar
2 tbsp. olive oil
pinch of salt
pinch of pepper
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Popularity: 28% [?]

Ingredients:
4 tbsp. olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 1 can whole pimento, drained and chopped 1 green pepper, seeds cleaned out and chopped
2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 16-oz. can (about 2 c.) tomatoes, cut up with a spoon
3 carrots, peeled and chopped
2 c. lentils
1 tbsp. salt
8 c. water
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Popularity: 25% [?]

Café con leche is more milk than coffee and is very heavily sugared. Most adults drink it, as well as some children.

You need:
4 c. milk(*To reduce fat, use skim milk)
4 tsp. regular or decaffeinated instant coffee
8 tsp. sugar
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Popularity: 39% [?]