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Spanish Omelette Recipe (Tortilla Española)

Charbel Barker — Tue, 07 Mar 2023 12:46:17 +0000

Inside: Learn how to make a traditional Spanish omelette, also known as a tortilla espanola, which is a classic recipe that is perfect to serve to a large crowd.

Today we are going to make a journey across the Atlantic to Spain as we learn how to make a classic Spanish potato omelette. Of course, in Spain this is not called an omelette, but instead a tortilla. Some other names are tortilla de patatas and tortilla española. In most of the rest of the world, it resembles what we know as an omelette since it is made up of an egg mixture, combined with potatoes and other tasty ingredients.

Also, at least in Mexico and the United States, when you think of a tortilla, you probably think of the classic flour or corn based tortilla that is so popular with many other recipes. With that said, this easy Spanish omelette is an amazing main dish that is perfect to serve for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

What is a Spanish Omelette or Tortilla Española?

The basic Spanish tortilla recipe is an authentic Spanish dish that consists of beaten eggs, sliced potatoes, and sliced onions. It is then combined and cooked to form a tasty, thick omelette that can be sliced and served as an appetizer or a main dish.

The version that I am making today includes a few other ingredients like ham and cheese, which I think gives it some great additional flavor and protein. This classic dish is often served at room temperature as tapas. If you don’t know what tapas are, they are basically small plates of food that are served as appetizers or together as a full meal.

How do you make a Spanish Omelette?

While I am sure there are different ways to make this, I am gonig to show you the way that I make them. This recipe is not difficult, but you will want to to follow the instructions to get perfect results.

To start, gather the following ingredients:

3 Large Potatoes (russet or yukon gold potatoes work well)
6 Large Eggs
1 Onion
1 Cup of Shredded Cheese (mozzarella, gouda, or manchego)
1 Cup of Chopped Ham
1 1/2 Cups of Oil (olive oil or avocado oil work well)
1 Dash of Black Pepper
Salt to Taste

Start by washing and peeling the potatoes, before cutting them into thin slices and set them aside. I like to cut them into half-moon shapes, but this is a personal preference.

Next, slice the onions and set them aside.

In a large, deep pot, add the oil and heat over medium-low heat. Add the potatoes and let cook for 5 minutes. Through this process the oil shouldn’t heat up too much so that the potatoes are not being fried, but instead becoming soft, juicy, and slighly translucent.

After 5 minutes, add the onion and a little bit of salt. Stir constantly so that nothing burns and let the whole mixture continue cooking for about 10 minutes or until the potatoes are softe and slightly brown.

Remove from the heat and strain the excess oil. Set the potato mixture aside for the next step.

Add the eggs to a large bowl and beat well. Add the pepper and additional salt and beat again. Once the potatoes and onions have cooled slightly, add them to the mix and mix well.

In a medium cast iron pan, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat and then add half of the egg mixture and make sure it spreads to the edges. Immediately add an even layer of cheese and ham and then add the rest of the egg mixture to the top.

Lower the heat and let cook for about a minute or two before carefully flipping the omelette and allowing the other side to cook to a golden brown color. A trick for flipping it is to place a large plate on top of the pan, and flip it onto the plate, then you can carefully place it back into the pan. The omelette should cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side.

Once it is cooked through, put the omelette on a plate and let it cool before slicing and serving!

Let me know in the comments below how this great recipe turns out for you!

Spanish Omelette (Tortilla Espanola)

Learn how to make a traditional Spanish omelette, also known as a tortilla espanola, which is a classic recipe that is perfect to serve to a large crowd.

Course appetizers, tapas

Cuisine Spanish

Keyword spanish omelette, tapas, tortilla espanola

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings Servings

Calories 172kcal

Author Charbel Barker

Ingredients

3 Potatoes
6 Eggs
1 Onion
1 Cup Manchego Cheese Shredded
1 Cup Ham Diced
1 1/2 Cups Olive Oil
1 Dash Black Pepper
Salt to Taste

Instructions

Start by washing and peeling the potatoes, before cutting them into thin slices and set them aside.
Slice the onions and set them aside.
In a large, deep pot, add the oil and heat over medium-low heat. Add the potatoes and let cook for 5 minutes. Through this process the oil shouldn't heat up too much so that the potatoes are not being fried, but instead becoming soft, juicy, and slighly translucent.
After 5 minutes, add the onion and a little bit of salt. Stir constantly so that nothing burns and let the whole mixture continue cooking for about 10 minutes or until the potatoes are softe and slightly brown.
Remove from the heat and strain the excess oil. Set the potato mixture aside for the next step.
Add the eggs to a large bowl and beat well. Add the pepper and additional salt and beat again. Once the potatoes and onions have cooled slightly, add them to the mix and mix well.
In a medium cast iron pan, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat and then add half of the egg mixture and make sure it spreads to the edges. Immediately add an even layer of cheese and ham and then add the rest of the egg mixture to the top.
Lower the heat and let cook for about a minute or two before carefully flipping the omelette and allowing the other side to cook to a golden brown color. A trick for flipping it is to place a large plate on top of the pan, and flip it onto the plate, then you can carefully place it back into the pan. The omelette should cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side.
Remove from the pan and serve on a large plate. Let it cool before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

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The Best BBQ Pulled Chicken Sliders

Charbel Barker — Sat, 04 Jan 2020 22:35:10 +0000

Inside: After reading this post you will know how to make BBQ pulled chicken in a slow cooker that can be used for some delicious sliders.

Having three young and growing boys (four if you count my husband) means that it is important to have some easy and delicious recipes. I like recipes that I can make in the slow cooker and just finish off before serving. The recipe for BBQ pulled chicken sliders that I am sharing today fits that description perfectly.

How do you make BBQ pulled chicken?

This recipe is a great option to serve a crowd or a family. You can start by just adding a couple of chicken breasts, a pinch of salt, and about a cup of water to the slow cooker. You will then cook it on high for about 4 hours.

Once the chicken is cooked through, it should be easy to shred. The final step, after pulling the chicken, is to add BBQ sauce.

Of course, you can add store bought BBQ sauce, but I find that homemade is best. For my recipe, I added my delicious homemade BBQ sauce that you can find here. I like to make a lot of it and save it for recipes and as a dip with other recipes. It is tangy and delicious and is the perfect complement to the chicken in this recipe.

You will add the BBQ sauce back into the slow cooker with the pulled chicken and mix well before letting it cook for a few more minutes.

How do you make a BBQ pulled chicken slider?

Now that you have the pulled BBQ chicken, you may be asking how to serve it? You can always eat this by itself, but my favorite way to serve it is in slider form.

I always start with slider rolls or something similar. The BBQ chicken can be a bit juicy, so I like to toast the roll first before adding a nice portion of the chicken and topping it with homemade coleslaw or apple slaw and dill pickles. You shouldn’t have to add any additional BBQ sauce, but you can if you want!

These sliders are delicious and filling and everyone will enjoy them. You can also use these same instructions using smoked pulled pork if you prefer. Find the recipe here!

Let me know in the comments below how this turned out for you!

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Homemade BBQ Pulled Chicken

After reading this post you will know how to make BBQ pulled chicken in a slow cooker that can be used for some delicious sliders.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword pulled chicken

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 4 10

Total Time 4 20

Servings Sliders

Calories 197kcal

Author Charbel Barker

Ingredients

10 Slider Rolls
2 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
1-2 cups BBQ Sauce
1 tsp salt
1 cup water
2.5 Cups Coleslaw or Apple Slaw
Dill Pickles

Instructions

Add the chicken breast, salt, and water to a slow cooker and cook on high for 4 hours.
Prepare the BBQ Sauce and set aside unless using store bought
Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and drain any remaining liquids.
Shred or pull the chicken and return to the slow cooker on the "keep warm" setting.
Add the BBQ Sauce and mix well. Let cook for 10-15 additional minutes.
Prepare the sliders by cutting the rolls in half and toasting them.
Add about 1/4 cup of the BBQ chicken, 1/4 cup of apple slaw or coleslaw, and some pickles.

Nutrition

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The Best Carne Asada Fries Recipe

Charbel Barker — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 16:00:31 +0000

Inside: French fries are without a doubt one of the most popular foods around. Today we are going to learn how to make Mexican style carne asada fries!

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This recipe for carne asada fries is popular on hot sunny days, since it allows us to get outside to grill the delicious carne asada. Those are always my favorite times to spend with family and friends.

This recipe is fresh and delicious and almost everyone will love it. The main ingredient is the delicious and popular Mexican carne asada which is slowly marinated for an unforgettable flavor.

How Do You Make Carne Asada Fries?

Carne asada fries is a simple, but delicious meal. You will start by adding a layer of golden french fries. Yuo can buy them at the store or make your own.

The second layer is shredded cheese which you should then melt in the oven over the fries in a cast iron skillet like this one.

Finally, you will add the carne asada (recipe here) in strips or in large pieces. The carne asada fries are then topped with pico de gallo, crema, and your choice of salsa.

My husband told me about a similar meal that he ate when he was in Bolivia years ago. It also had fries and steak, but was topped with different types of meat, such as sausage, and also hard boiled eggs. I have also heard that similar dishes are popular in other parts of the United States like in San Diego.

With summer right around the corner, this is a great idea for your next gathering with friends and family. You can also just eat it any time that you are craving some delicious Tex-Mex food. The combination of flavors, the freshness of the pico de gallo, and the delicious carne asada will make this one of your favorites.

I made this recipe a few days ago for a get together with friends, and it was a success. I always serve it with guacamole, which is one of my favorites too. Find my recipe for an authentic guacamole here.

This recipe is fast and easy and very Mexican. Don’t miss out and let me know how it turns out in the comments below.

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Best carne asada fries

French fries are without a doubt one of the most popular foods around. Today we are going to learn how to make Mexican style carne asada fries!

Course Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine Mexican, Tex-Mex

Keyword carne asada

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

Total Time 30

Servings People

Calories 296kcal

Author Charbel Barker

Ingredients

1 lb Carne Asada cut into strips
1 bag French Fries large bag
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup guacamole
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup pico de gallo
1 cup salsa verde

Instructions

Prepare the fries according to the instructions or make your own.
Add the fries to the bottom layer of the pan or skillet.
Add the shredded cheese and bake at 375 degrees until cheese is melted.
Add the carne asada, the the guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo and salsa verde.
Serve hot.

Nutrition

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How To Make The Best, Foolproof Smoked Chicken Wings

Charbel Barker — Mon, 11 Feb 2019 19:34:10 +0000

Inside: Find out the foolproof method to make perfect smoked chicken wings using your wood pellet grill.

Ever since we bought our Traeger wood pellet grill last year, we have gotten a lot of use out of it. We have made brisket, pulled pork, nachos, burgers and more and everything has been amazing.

Once you start smoking meat, it is hard to eat it any other way! A couple of weeks ago, we were invited to a Super Bowl party. We offered to bring a few things, including some wings. We thought about making our delicious buffalo wings recipe but decided that we wanted to try something new instead. In the end, we decided to try our hand at making smoked chicken wings and they were delicious.

How To Prepare Chicken Wings Before Smoking Them

While these wings get a lot of their flavor from the smoke itself, it is also important to prepare them correctly. We started by adding the cleaned wings to a ziplock bag with about a tablespoon of oil. We then added about 1 tablespoon of the chicken rub from Traeger, and one tablespoon of the Traeger Rub before sealing the bag and shaking it up to get some seasoning on all of the wings.

We then put them in the refrigerator and let them marinate for about one hour.

What Temperature Should You Set Your Wood Pellet Grill For These Smoked Chicken Wings?

One of the good things about smoking chicken wings is that it doesn’t take nearly as long as some other meats. We used a two-step process for smoking these chicken wings.

The first step was to set our Traeger Texas Elite 34 smoker to 225 degrees Fahrenheit. After it reached the correct heat, we added the chicken wing sections and cooked them for about 45 minutes. At that point, they had reached an internal temperature right at 160 degrees Fahrenheit.

The second step was to remove the smoked wings from the grill and toss them in our favorite Traeger sauce, Traeger ‘Que. There are lots of other sauces that you can use as well. Check them out here. While tossing, you will want to increase the heat to about 375 – 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

After each wing was coated in the sauce, we added them back to the grill for an additional 20 minutes so that the sauce could adhere to the wings and bring in some extra smoke.

For these smoked chicken wings, we used cherry wood pellets, but they would also be really good with hickory or mesquite.

The good thing about a wood pellet grill from Traeger is that it makes the whole process very easy. They have lots of different options in different price ranges, so check them out if you don’t already have one.

We had a lot of success with these wings, and everyone loved them at the party. It is really amazing how much flavor some smoke can give to chicken wings. Once you try these wings, you may never be able to go back to making them any other way.

Let me know in the comments below how they turned out for you.

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Smoked Chicken Wings

Find out the foolproof method to make perfect smoked chicken wings using your wood pellet grill.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword wings

Prep Time 1

Cook Time 1 15

Total Time 2 15

Servings Wings

Calories 150kcal

Author Charbel Barker

Ingredients

16 Chicken wings
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp Traeger Chicken Rub
1 tbsp Traeger Rub
1 cup Traeger 'Que BBQ sauce or other BBQ sauce of your choice.

Instructions

Add the chicken wings to a large ziplock bag and add the olive oil and rubs. Shake around until wings are coated with oil and rub.
Preheat wood pellet grill to 225 degrees Fahrenheit.
Add wings to the wood pellet grill and cook for about 45 minutes, or until wings reach an internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
Toss the wings in the BBQ sauce and increase heat to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
Return wings to the grill and cook for an additional 20 minutes.
Serve with ranch dressing or alone.

Nutrition

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How To Make The Best Extra Crispy, Deep Fried Pickles

Charbel Barker — Sat, 18 Feb 2017 20:59:12 +0000

Inside: Deep fried dill pickles are a perfect appetizer for just about any occasion, and now you can make them from your own kitchen with just a few simple ingredients.

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The first time that I tried deep fried pickles was at a popular steakhouse here in Colorado. I have never been a huge fan of pickles, so I was a little bit hesitant when I saw this on the appetizer menu. However, my husband convinced me that we should try them, and I am glad that he did! They were hot and crispy straight from the kitchen, which made them so delicious.

Since we don’t go out to eat too often, I decided that I had to try to make these at home. Since I already had a recipe for onion rings, I figure that the same batter and seasonings I used for that recipe, would go great with pickles. Fortunately, that was a good assumption and these turned out really good as well.

How To Make Deep Fried Pickles

The first step to making fried pickles is to choose which variety of pickles that you are going to use.

Pickles are very popular here in the United States as a topping for hamburgers and hot dogs. They come in many varieties – dill, bread and butter, and sweet to name a few. You can use them on their own or you can make dressings with them if you are really adventurous. They come whole, sliced lengthwise, or cut into round discs, and they are delicious!

For this recipe, I decided to use the hamburger sliced dill pickles. I personally think that dill pickles are the best for fried pickles, but you can always try another variety as well.

After you choose the right pickles, all you have to do is create the batter (as shown in the recipe below). You will then coat each pickle in the wet mix and the dry mix before dropping them into the deep fryer until they are crispy and golden brown.

Dipping Options for Fried Pickles

Although you can just eat these plain, I find that they are even better with a tasty sauce. Fried pickles are good with ranch dressing, barbecue sauce, or even ketchup. However, the sauce that I love to make is a chipotle-dill crema. It keeps with the “dill” theme, and adds a perfect amount of freshness to this recipe.

The chipotle-dill crema is easy to make and you can find the recipe below as well.

Make sure that you eat these when they are still hot and crispy – you won’t regret it!

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Products Used For This Recipe

The following products are very helpful when making this fried pickles recipe.

Fryer: You will need to have a high quality fryer when making these fried pickles. This is a great option, but you can really use any that you want.

Measuring Spoons/Cups: You are going to need to measure all of the different ingredients that you use to make this recipe. I don’t know about you, but my measuring cups always seem to get separated, and sometimes I can’t find the one I need. I recommend this set, because it has the spoons and cups all together, is stainless steel, and has a solid ring to keep them together.

Kitchen Prep Bowls: Since you have to use multiple bowls in this recipe, you should have some good kitchen prep bowls. I like these ones, because they can be used to prep and they are good for serving as well.

Condiment Bowls: These fried pickles go great with many sauces, including our homemade ranch. You will want to have some of these condiment bowls on hand so that you can try it with as many different sauces as you want.

The Best Extra Crispy Fried Pickles Recipe

Deep fried dill pickles are a perfect appetizer for just about any occasion, and now you can make them from your own kitchen with just a few simple ingredients.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword fried pickles

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Servings servings

Calories 85kcal

Author Charbel Barker

Ingredients

For the Fried Pickles

1/2 Jar of Hamburger Style Dill Pickles
1/2 Cup of Flour
1 Tablespoon of Baking Powder
Salt to taste
1 Teaspoon of paprika
1 Egg
3/4 Cup of Milk
1 Teaspoon of ground pepper
1/2 - 1 Cup of Bread Crumbs
Oil for Frying

For the Chipotle-Dill Crema

1/2 Cup of Plain Greek Yogurt
1/3 Cup of Mayonnaise
1/3 CUp of Buttermilk
1-2 Chipotle Peppers in Adobo sauce less or more depending on how spicy you want it.
1 Clove of Garlic
Salt Pepper, and Paprika (to taste)
Fresh Dill chopped (to taste)

Instructions

For the Fried Pickles

Drain the liquid out of the jar of pickles and strain in a colander for about 15 minutes until no liquid remains.
Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, pepper and paprika in a medium sized bowl.
Coat each pickle in the above mixture and set aside.
Combine the remaining flour-mixture with the milk, egg, and a pinch of salt and mix well until no lumps remain.
Coat each pickle in the above batter and shake away the excess.
Coat each pickle in breadcrumbs.
Fry the pickles in a fryer or a pot with hot oil.

For the Chipotle-Dill Crema

Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and blend to a smooth consistency.
Serve with the hot fried pickles and enjoy!

Nutrition

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Loaded Fries with Bacon, Cheddar, and Ranch

Charbel Barker — Wed, 14 Sep 2016 18:00:22 +0000

Loaded Fries with Bacon, Cheddar, and Ranch are perfect for game day or any other event.

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Loaded fries with bacon, cheddar, and ranch always make an appearance at our house when we are watching our favorites teams play. They are so easy to make and are delicious!

Loaded fries are classic game-time grub here in the United States. You can find them in many different restaurants and in many different varieties. The version that I am sharing today combines delicious bacon, cheddar cheese, and our creamy homemade ranch dressing. These are a great recipe when you decide at the last minute to throw a game-watching party. You can have them in the oven and ready to go in less than 30 minutes.

I was always more of a soccer fan growing up in Mexico, but my dad is a big American football fan. Since moving to the United States, I have come to enjoy watching it with my husband as well – especially when we have delicious food and great company.

While these loaded fries are a hit for us during football season, you can enjoy them year-round. If you are looking for something different than the normal game time or party food, you should definitely try these! I make them on a regular basis and they are always a hit.

One good thing about loaded fries is that you can always mix it up a bit. For example, you can make you own fries from scratch, or try adding some delicious chili con carne. Whatever you do, they won’t be on your plate long!

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Let me know in the comments how they turned out!

Loaded Bacon, Cheddar, and Ranch French Fries

Loaded Fries with Bacon, Cheddar, and Ranch are perfect for game day or any other event.

Author Charbel Barker

Ingredients

Homemade or store-bought French fries
Homemade Ranch Dressing
Bacon fully cooked and crumbled into small pieces
Finely grated cheddar cheese
Thinly chopped green onions

Instructions

Cook the French fries per package instructions
Put the French fries on an oven safe serving dish
Add the Ranch dressing, the cheddar cheese, and the bacon
Broil on high in your oven for 1-2 minutes or until the cheese is completely melted, being careful not to burn the French fries.
Remove from the oven and add the green onions.
Serve hot

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