If Porcini are the kings of the mushroom world, chanterelles are its queen. There are several varieties of chanterelle, ranging from the white to the cinnabar to the various yellow ones. Golden chanterelles are the most common variety of chanterelle here in the West, and those in the Pacific Northwest can start getting them in July. Here
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Squirrel Stew with Paprika and Greens
I first made this stew for my friends Joe and Dorrie in Ohio, last season. I called it Portuguese squirrel stew at the time, but I really have no idea whether this qualifies as Portuguese. All I know is that it’s damn good.
Portuguese Feijoada
If you search this site, you will find several recipes for various versions of pork and beans, largely because I feel the combination is divinely inspired. Most people are more familiar with the Brazilian version of this dish, but its origins are in Portugal, which ruled over Brazil for quite some time. Either way, the stew
Pulpo Gallego, Spanish Octopus with Paprika
I have a thing for octopus. In the past nine years, I’ve only bought meat or fish for the home a handful of times — and it’s almost always been octopus. This is one of my favorite ways to eat it, a Spanish classic with lots of garlic and paprika.
Spanish Partridge, Pheasant or Quail Escabeche
An old Spanish recipe for partridges, you sear the birds then simmer them in a vinegary sauce and store in jars in a cool place, like a fridge. I like to take a couple partridges out and eat them at room temperature, while watching football…
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Braised Squirrel Aurora
This is one of my favorite dishes on the site: A classy, Spanish-inspired slow braised squirrel recipe. The dish is based on a Catalan rabbit dish, but I like it with squirrel better.
Tuna with Red Pepper Sauce
This is a classic recipe from Spain’s Canary Islands: Tuna, seared and then simmered gently in a rich – and slightly spicy – red pepper sauce traditionally served with little potatoes. It’s a great weeknight dinner or party appetizer.
Poached Dove Salad with Roasted Peppers
Just because you’ve skinned and breasted your doves does not mean you can’t make beautiful food with them. This is a Spanish-inspired food