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Ingredients: A la Marinera - a common style of cooking in Spanish cuisine, "A la Marinera" is cooked with white wine, onions and sometimes tomatoes.
A la Parrilla - Charcoal grilled. Also known as a la brasa
A la Plancha - Grilled on a metal plate
Al Ajillo - Fried or sautéed with garlic
Al Pil-pil - Al Pil-pil means that the item has been prepared in a particular kind of sauce, originating in the Basque country.
Al Vapor - Spanish for "steamed"
Alioli - An emulsion sauce made with garlic and olive oil. Eggs are usually added for stability. It is like a garlic mayonnaise.
Asado - This simply means "roast" or "roasted"
Bocadillo - Sandwich on a Baguette
Cafe con Leche - A coffee drink, similar to a "latte"
Carne - Spanish for "meat" and can refer to beef, pork and lamb.
Cazuela - This simply means "casserole" or "saucepan"
Desayuno - Spanish for "breakfast"
Dulces - Dulces is the Spanish term for sweets
Entremeses - Also listed on a menu as "entrates"
Estofado - Stewed or "pot-roasted"
Jamon - Ham, a very popular food in Spain
La Cena - "La Cena" is dinner in Spain and is served in the late evening hours
La Comida - "La Comida" or "the meal" is the biggest meal of the day in Spain
Marisco - Spanish for "seafood" or "shellfish"
Menu del Dia - The "Menu del Dia" is the most economical way to eat in Spain.
Merienda - snack eaten in the afternoon, around "tea time"
Morcilla - Spanish Blood Sausage
Paleta - Cured pork shoulder
Pescado - fish
Plato Principal - main course
Postre - dessert
Primer Plato - The "first course" of a Spanish meal
Segundo Plato - The second course or "main" course of the Spanish meal
Tortilla - In Spain, refers to an egg omelet
Turron - Spanish candy traditionally made from almonds and honey and eaten at Christmas.
Vino Tinto - red wine
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