The mountain stew is a typical recipe from Cantabria. It is ideal for winter days, since it is served very hot and has a lot of substance. It is made from meats, legumes and broth, and that is its main difference in relation to other stews, which are all presented in the same dish, broth included. The Madrid stew, on the other hand, is served with the broth, on one side, and the rest of the ingredients separated.