Category: Recipes

Gazpacho is one of the main pillars of Spanish cuisine. Its deliciousness has spread far and wide, and even become popular outside the country. If you’ve ever been to the south of Spain and specifically Andalusia in the summer, you’ll understand why gazpacho is so important. With scorching temperatures and a wild bounty of juicy … Continued

Serves: 4 Ingredients: Secreto 100% Ibérico de Bellota Pork Green bell peppers Yellow bell peppers Onion Cilantro, chopped Corn tortillas Extra-virgin olive oil  Salt Black pepper Lime Instructions: Wash, dry, and slice the green and yellow bell peppers into strips.  Cut the onion in half and thinly slice. In a wok or large sauté pan, … Continued

Empanadas, or some variation of a flaky pastry loaded with sweet or savory fillings, can be found all over the world. In Spain, we use the word “empanada” to describe a big square or circle of puff pastry filled with goodies like stewed tomato, onions, and tuna that we slice up for parties or barbecues.  … Continued

History tells us that meatballs were introduced to the region of Spain by the Moors, a people group who made their way up through the Iberian peninsula from northern Africa, and ruled for 800 years. They left their delicious mark on the cuisine, which can still be seen in many facets of Spanish gastronomy, particularly … Continued

One of the best things about Spanish cuisine is its simplicity. So many of Spain’s most famous dishes are made with just a few ingredients. And with such high quality products— from the produce to the cheese, to the seafood and meat— keeping things simple lets each ingredient shine.  When we make a sandwich here … Continued

We may be focused on providing you with the top-notch Jamón Ibérico de Bellota over here at COVAP USA, but ham and cheese are two important artisan products commonly found together on the Spanish table. So it’s only natural that we offer up our expert advice to all you cheese lovers on how to best … Continued

Whether you’re in Spain or the United States, summertime means it’s time for all things cold and refreshing. Nobody wants to stand over the stove or turn on the oven at this time of year, and with all the fresh produce available, it’s practically unnecessary. Which is why Spaniards turn to chilled soups, made with … Continued

Whether we’re entertaining guests or just want a delicious appetizer for ourselves, there are so many opportunities to surround ourselves with an assortment of Spanish jamón and Iberian cured meats. The big secret to executing a great Iberico charcuterie board lies both in the presentation and the variety of Iberian products that make up the … Continued