Hola Muchachos!

Welcome to my kitchen. Sit down and have a drink (it doesn't have to be alcoholic. If it is please stay sober for the lesson) Feel free to browse through my collection of recipes (which is still growing) and pick one or more to try out. I have recipes for beginners and those of you who are more experienced in the kitchen. I will try to keep things simple because I know some of you are new to the kitchen. Cooking is an ongoing learning experience. There is always something to learn about food and the techniques we use to cook it. So if you have any favorite recipes,please post them. I'd love to try them out and I'm sure others would too.

I hope you enjoy your visit here as well as the food
~Vaquera

Let's start cooking! :D

This recipe is very simple and easy to make.

Cauliflower with olives and dates

Coliflor con aceitunas y datiles

This is a quick and simple tapa that mixes sweet and savory.
But the key ingredient here is the pimentón, Spain’s sweet smoked paprika.
This amazing seasoning should always be in your pantry.
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Yields: 4 servings

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
8 ounces (1/2 pound) cauliflower, broken into pieces
3 sprigs fresh thyme
8 dates, cut into quarters
8 cured black olives
8 green olives
¼ cup sweet dessert white wine, such as Pedro Ximenez
2 teaspoons pimentón

Heat the olive oil in a medium sauté pan over medium heat.
Add the cauliflower and thyme and cook until the cauliflower is brown and caramelized, about 8 minutes.
Add the dates and olives and cook for about 1 more minute, until they are heated through.
Pour in the wine and deglaze the pan, allowing the alcohol to burn off.
Transfer mixture to a serving bowl and sprinkle with pimentón.

Enjoy

Note: If you don't have pimento or white wine it will still taste great with just the dates and olives. ;9

If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask them.