26 spanish and skewers with Recipes

wood or metal skewers, boned , skinned chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/2-in. cubes, chopped fresh cilantro, extra-virgin olive oil, divided, fresh lime juice, minced garlic, coarse kosher salt, smoked spanish paprika (pimenton; see notes), freshly ground black pepper, peeled roasted red peppers (canned or fresh ), whole almonds or hazelnuts, toasted, crusty bread, toasted and cut into cubes, sherry vinegar, green onions , root ends trimmed

pork tenderloin or 1 1/2 lbs lamb tenderloins, cut in 1/2 inch slices, salt and pepper, to taste, cumin seeds, lightly toasted and ground, coriander seeds, lightly toasted and ground, spanish paprika (sweet or hot ), dried oregano, garlic cloves, olive oil, lemon wedge, bamboo skewers , soaked in water

olive oil, fresh basil leaf (packed tightly), salt & freshly ground black pepper, wooden skewers , soaked in water for 20 minutes, lobster tails , parboiled, ears corn , silks removed, husks left on, soaked in cold water for 10 minutes, canola oil, salt & freshly ground black pepper, spanish onion, coarsely chopped, garlic cloves, coarsely chopped, unsweetened coconut milk , stirred, fresh basil leaf, chopped

onions, canned crushed tomatoes, chile powder, paprika, jalapeno chiles, minced, plate setup, black beans, cooked or canned, spanish-style rice, crusty polenta , half-moons, firm large tomatoes, sliced 1/2-inch thick, grilled, tomatillos (optional), husks removed , skewered, grilled, zucchini squash , sliced lengthwise, grilled or orange or red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch strips, grilled, fresh sage leaves (optional), mexican queso anejo , feta or pressed salted farmers cheese, sliced (optional)