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Tortang Patatas is a Filipino term which means potato omelette. It is a Filipino version of Spanish Tortilla de papatas. I think we learned to cook this food from

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Tortilla Murciana refers to an omelette with tomatoes, peppers. Courgette (zuccchini), aubergine (eggplant) and ham. It is one of the popular dishes from Murcia, Spain Murcia is one of the regions of Spain.

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Tortilla press refers to a kitchen tool for making fresh tortillas, by inserting small rounds of masa between the two (2) plates and with pressing tortillas are made.

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Tortillitas de Bacalao refers to an exquisite cod dish; cod fritters. In this Spanish dish, a mixture of flour, cod, and spices are made into a paste, rolled flat, and then deep-fried. Tortillitas de Bacalao is also called Tapa Sevillana de Semana Santa. Tapas are a variety of small savory Spanish dishes that are generally served as a snack with drinks, or with other Tapas as a meal.

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Toscanelli refers to the variety of small Tuscan brown beans

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Tosilog refers to the Philippines' famous food combination made of Tocino (pork marinated in red sauce for TO of TOsilog), sinangag (fried rice for SI of ToSIlog) at itlog (fried egg for LOG of TosiLOG). Tosilog is usually eaten as breakfast food, but can also be eaten for lunch, dinner or snacks. Tosilog is one of the famous new type of food combinations which is now part of the Philippine cuisine.

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Tostado Mixto refers to a popular snack offered in Argentinian cafes.

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Tostis refers to the Dutch grilled ham and cheese sandwiches.

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Tostón a Spanish word for suckling pig.

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Tostones refer to a Caribbean specialty of plantain fried twice and eaten like potatoes chips and serve as side dish or snacks. In Honduran cuisine, Tostones which is also called Platanos Fritos is an indispensable side dish. It refer to crunchy deep-fried plantains.