The cocktails are a real icebreaker at this dinner party. Two couples have arrived almost simultaneously. They’re greeted in Spanish and English by their hostess, Gina Pacheco, and her husband, Carlos ...

Note: Make the Ancho Adobo sauce first, as you’ll need some for the meatballs. It will keep in a sealed container in the refrigerator for a few days. Both the sauce and meatballs can be made ahead.

These Spanish-style meatballs are prepared with a quick béchamel, which makes them wonderfully moist and tender. They’re cooked in a deeply flavorful tomato-based sauce made with wine and brandy, then ...

The Spanish word for “meatballs” is albondigas, so naturally the star of albondigas soup is a batch of from-scratch meatballs. The tender, spiced meatballs float in a rich tomato broth with aromatic ...

This Mexican recipe was one of the most frequently requested ever when I was food editor at The Arizona Republic. It was first published in the 1960s. Joyce's Albondigas Soup Makes 8 servings 2 ...

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