Tortilla española, or tortilla de patata, is similar to an Italian frittata and is a favorite with Spaniards who serve it either as a tapa or for a simple Sunday meal.
Recipe
Tortilla Española de Patata
Torta Rustica di Mele
(Italian rustic apple cake)
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Torta Pasqualina
(Italian Easter spinach, ricotta and egg torte)
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Torta Maria Luisa
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Torta di Noci
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Torta di Mele
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Torta de Plátano
(Colombian plantain bread)
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(Iranian, Afghan pickled vegetables)
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(Thai hot and sour shrimp soup)
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