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Toad in the Hole

October 21, 2016 By Mike Leave a Comment

Toad in the Hole

Yorkshire pudding is one of quintessential British dish along with the famous fish and chips. Traditionally, it is served with beef, gravy, and vegetables as part of British Sunday roast.

Light and crispy, this thing is actually closer to pastry than pudding in a traditional sense. To the unknowing, the word “pudding” invoked sweet desserts (maybe with chocolate flavor) instead of this type of savory dish. The origin of Yorkshire pudding is largely unknown but rumor has it that in the olden days, pubs would hang their roast beef above the spit fire and they would have the batter sitting right underneath this hanging meat. Greasy fat and juices from from the meat slowly dropped and mixed with this batter while the fire underneath fluffed the Yorkshire pudding to help it rise. This creates a delicious and crispy top with bottom full of flavor from these drippings.

Today I am making a modern variation of Yorkshire pudding. Toad in the Hole is a sausage dish cooked with Yorkshire pudding. No toad or frog is harmed to make this delicious feast. If you are tired of fish and chips as the stereotypical British food, why not give this one a try? It is absolutely delicious and extremely easy to make.

Warm and crispy Yorkshire pudding with delicious roasted sausage flavor seeping through the base. The subtle, slightly minty taste of thyme blends well with our sausage giving it an extra layer of flavor. Roasted onion gives the slightly sweet flavor that pairs well with our brown onion gravy.

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Filed Under: British Recipe, Dinner, Lunch Tagged With: sausage

Patatas a la Riojana (Potatoes with Chorizo and Peppers)

July 20, 2015 By Mike Leave a Comment

Patatas a la RiojanaFood can tell a lot of stories about a country, the region where it’s made, and even the people making it. Whether you are enjoying your hamburger in New York, nasi goreng (fried rice) in Jakarta, or a warm bowl of pot-au-feu in Paris, each of these dishes carry a unique taste that is distinct to its origin.

Patatas a la Riojana (Potatoes with Chorizo and Peppers) is a rich stew dish that is extremely popular in the northern Rioja region and made using the region’s signature ingredients such as bell pepper, potatoes, and chorizo (Spanish sausage). This comfort food is also popular to be served in wineries as they go very well with wines.

Even while the stew is simmering, we can distinctly smell the pimentón (Spanish paprika) which adds smokiness to the dish and the bold red color that almost looks like a Spanish flag. The cracked potatoes formed rich and thick broth which complements the tenderness of our chorizo and red bell pepper. Use a crusty bread to dip into this stew and I guarantee you this is one of the best dish you’ll ever taste!

Site update: I will be away on vacation this week. Next post will not be a usual recipe post, rather, it’ll be food pictures from my trip!

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Filed Under: Dinner, Lunch, Spanish Recipe Tagged With: potatoes, sausage

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