Milk Street Television Season 2 Episode 2 Quick Suppers from Madrid

In the second episode of Christopher Kimball's Milk Street season 2, the focus is on the quick and delicious suppers of Madrid. The episode begins with Christopher Kimball introducing the traditional Spanish omelet, tortilla española, which is made with potatoes, onions and eggs. He demonstrates how to make a quick version of this classic dish by microwaving the potatoes and onions, and then finishing the omelet in the oven.

Next, Christopher and Milk Street cook Bianca Borges head to a market in Madrid to learn about the ingredients used in Spanish cooking. They sample different types of cured meats, such as chorizo and jamón ibérico, and learn about piquillo peppers, which are roasted and peeled before being used in dishes like Spanish tortilla.

Back in the kitchen, Bianca shows how to make a quick and easy Catalan-style pork and bean stew, which includes chorizo, cannellini beans, and paprika. She explains that the dish is traditionally made with white beans, but cannellini beans work well and are easily available.

Christopher then introduces a recipe for quick shrimp in garlic oil, gambas al ajillo, which is a popular tapa in Spain. He explains that the key to making this dish is to cook the garlic until it's golden brown, then quickly cook the shrimp in the garlic-infused oil. Christopher also shares his recipe for a simple side dish of roasted piquillo peppers, which are briefly marinated with garlic and sherry vinegar before being tossed with olive oil and parsley.

To finish the episode, Christopher and Bianca make a refreshing Spanish dessert, tarta de Santiago. This almond cake is popular in Santiago de Compostela and is traditionally made with ground almonds, eggs, and sugar. Christopher shares his recipe, which adds lemon zest and dark rum for extra flavor.

Overall, the episode showcases the diverse and delicious flavors of Spanish cuisine and provides quick and easy recipes that can be made at home. The combination of traditional ingredients and modern techniques makes this episode a must-watch for anyone interested in exploring Spanish cooking.