Food & Drink

Almazara El Tendre (Olive Grove in Elche)

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The oil press company “El Tendre” dates back to 1839, when Don Joaquin Sempere Garcia founded the olive oil mill on 20th April 1939. Since it´s foundation, the compa...

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Recipe: Spanish Lentil Soup

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Ingredients…1 pound dry lentils 5 medium potatoes 2 carrots 2 celery ribs 3 garlic cloves 4 boneless pork loin chops 2 links Spanish chorizo sausage 2 tablespoons Spanish virgin olive oil 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin Water S...

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Recipe: Spanish Chicken Stew

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Ingredients 1tbsp olive oil 8 chicken thighs 125g (4oz) chorizo 1 onion, sliced 2 garlic cloves, sliced 100ml (3½fl oz) dry white wine (optional) 1 x 400g tin chopped tomatoes 1 x 400g tin cannellini beans, washed and d...

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Recipe: Gazpacho

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Ingredients…6 plum tomatoes, chopped 4 green onions, chopped 1/2 large cucumber, peeled and chopped 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped 1/2 cup water 2 tablespoons vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil salt and pepper to tasteHow to coo...

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