Spanish Paella Recipe

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A traditional Spanish Paella Recipe made in Ronda

Curiously enough, the Spanish Paella Recipe, the most Spanish of all dishes, which is practically a byword for “Spanishness”, is neither Spanish, nor is it known as “paella” here in Ronda! Around the Serranía is just called “Arroz”

The original recipe is lost in the mists of time, but scholars now believe that the dish was brought to Iberia by the Phoenicians, long before the birth of Christ.

Though the most famous version hales from Valencia, paella is regarded as a local specialty in just about every corner of Spain.

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Recipe for Torrijas, an Easter Treat in Spain

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Torrijas - Spanish bread pudding recipe

Every Easter, known as Semana Santa in Spain, local bakeries and patisseries will make up special Easter desserts, and in Ronda the pick of the bunch is called Torrijas, a sweet treat made with bread as the base, filled with custard, and drowned in honey or sugar and served on a plate to be eaten with a knife and fork.

Of course as is typical of the Spanish, every region will have their own variation, so the recipe I’m going to share with you may not be exactly how your Spanish friends would make it, so be careful you don’t offend them by saying this recipe is the best, instead nod knowingly when they tell you what is missing, or how they’d make it, and then when their back is turned choose the recipe you prefer!

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Fabada Asturiana in Ronda – Recipe

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Fabada Asturiana in Ronda

Fabada Asturiana is a traditional dish from the region of Asturias in northern Spain. It’s a hearty and satisfying stew made with white beans, chorizo sausage, and other meats, and it’s often enjoyed with crusty bread and cider, which is another Asturian specialty. You can often find Fabada Asturiana on menus in Rondas restaurants. The … Read more

Guided excursions and white villages of the Sierra de Grazalema

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Guided excursions and white villages of the Sierra de Grazalema

You are discovering the white town and “City of Dreams” that is Ronda and will be amazed by the beautiful Puente Nuevo, the architecture and history, the Plaza de Toros. However, what about guided excursions and the white villages of the Sierra de Grazalema? Nature Plus – Grazalema Sue from Nature Plus – Grazalema will … Read more