Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Words & Brush Recipe Corner: Spanish Country Potato Salad | Ensalad de Patatas Campera

 

Spanish Country Potato Salad | Ensalad de Patatas Campera


by  Albert Bevia,  Spain on a Fork




 Course Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
 Cuisine Spanish
 Prep Time 15 minutes
 Cook Time 20 minutes
 Servings 
 Calories 451 kcal
 Author Albert Bevia @ Spain on a Fork


Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 lbs waxy potatoes (new potatoes, yukon gold, or red potatoes) 1 kilogram
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 small onion (thinly sliced)
  • 2 roma tomatoes (roughly chopped)
  • 1/3 cup corn kernels 60 grams
  • 1 cup pimento stuffed green olives 120 grams
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 60 ml
  • 1 tbsp white wine vinegar 15 ml
  • 1 clove garlic (grated)
  • sea salt & black pepper
  • fresh parsley for garnish






Instructions

  1. Cut the potatoes (peeled) into bite-sized pieces that are 1/2 inch thick (1.25 cm), then add the cut potatoes into a stock pot, all in a flat layer, fill with water just enough to barely cover the potatoes, season generously with sea salt, and heat with a high heat

  2. In the meantime, add the eggs into a sauce pan, fill with water just enough to barely cover the eggs, heat with a high heat, once it comes to a boil, place a lid on the pan and turn off the heat, leave the eggs to sit for 10 minutes to end up with perfectly hard boiled eggs

  3. After 15 to 20 minutes the potatoes should be cooked just al dente, you can always pierce them with a toothpick to ensure they are done, you don't want to overcook the potatoes, otherwise they will break apart, remove the stock pot from the heat and drain the potatoes into a colander, rinse under cold water, then shake off any excess water, and transfer the potatoes into a large bowl

  4. Roughly chop the hard boiled eggs and add them over the potatoes, along with the sliced onion, chopped tomatoes, corn kernels, olives, and season with salt & pepper

  5. To make the dressing, add the olive oil into a bowl, along with the vinegar, garlic, and season with salt & pepper, whisk together, then pour the dressing over the potato salad, gently mix together until well mixed 

  6. Serve at room temperature or even chilled, as it will hold for up to 3 to 4 days in the fridge, either way, make sure to garnish with some fresh parsley, enjoy! 

  7. For more instructions watch the video




Enjoy! 



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Friday, June 13, 2025

Words & Brush Weekender: Easy listening music and chat, Friday 13th June 2025, Free Choice - all genres of music welcome

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Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Words & Brush Recipe Corner: WATERMELON & CHERRY SALAD WITH ZESTY DRESSING

WATERMELON & CHERRY SALAD WITH ZESTY DRESSING

By Lisa Starr



FABULOUSLY FRUITY FARE
This week I watched a reel on how to pick the perfect watermelon. Get it right using the RYT method and remember these 3 easy letters for reference.

R = Round as a round watermelon is far more flavorful than an oval shape.
Y = Yellow as you should always look for a yellow field patch that shows where the watermelon rested on the ground while ripening. Deeper yellow spots indicate riper, sweeter fruit.
T = Threading which refers to the lines on a watermelon skin. These show the watermelon has been repeatedly pollinated. Look for a textured watermelon with matt skin and multiple lines/webbing to guarantee sweetness. 

Of course, at the start of the season, even the most carefully selected fruit can do with a helping hand. And this zesty dressing delivers just that.
Elevate a simple watermelon platter into a bona fide fruitful dessert and take the guesswork out of fresh produce shopping.

WATERMELON & CHERRY SALAD WITH ZESTY DRESSING

4 - 5 cups watermelon cubes
1 cup fresh or frozen cherries
2 tablespoons lime or lemon juice
1 teaspoon lime or lemon finely grated zest
2 teaspoons honey (adjust to taste)
1 tablespoon finely chopped mint or basil
Optional: pinch of Maldon salt to enhance sweetness
Optional: 1 - 2 cups of quartered ripe strawberries 

1: Whisk the lime/lemon juice with the honey till it dissolves then stir in the chopped herbs.
2: Combine the fruit in a bowl or platter and drizzle over dressing 15 minutes before serving to let the flavors infuse.
3: Finish with a pinch of Maldon salt to bring out the flavor.



Enjoy! 




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Friday, June 6, 2025

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