When I first read about the concept of the Spanish tortilla, I thought it was absolute genius. Fried potatos! Eggs! Crispy-salty-runny-rich! So I made them often, and I began adding stuff here and there, until they got to be quite elaborate undertakings. I've scaled back, having reached the conclusion that all you really need for an astounding tortilla is potatos, onions, eggs and sausage. I've used chorizo and I've used Andouille, but any good smoked sausage that you like will do just fine. When I really feel decadent, I make up some chipotle aioli to go with it, and open a good Tempranillo and slice up some Manchego and spoon a bit of honey here and there.

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