Wild asparagus & iberico ham salad with sweet pimenton vinaigrette
Wild asparagus are one of those wonderful ingredients that need very little to shine on a plate. Together with some delicious iberico ham and…
Honey-bathed pestiños
Pestiños means Easter, tradition, community and a beautifully intoxicating aroma of orange blossom and anise. The honey-bathed pestiños are one of the many Spanish…
Chicken wings with lemon and honey dressing
Planning to invite your friends over and cook something delicious for them? Spanish celebrity chef Omar Allibhoy brings us the perfect shareable party food:…
Broad beans and artichokes casserole
Broad beans and artichokes make for a perfect combination in this super healthy and gorgeous looking seasonal casserole.
Galician sea urchins gratin
These spiky extraterrestrial-looking animals are a real gift from the oceans, a hidden gem for all those oyster and seafood lovers out there. If…
Andalusian deep-fried fish (Pescaíto frito)
A good deep-fried fish or ‘pescaíto frito’ –as Andalusians say– is one of those guilty pleasures that reminds you that you don’t need to…
Braised pork and chorizo stew
When the whether is this cold, nothing better than slow-cooked stews. This rich and beautiful pork and chorizo stew –inspired by Spanish chef and…
Spanish hot chocolate (Chocolate a la taza)
I still remember that sensational feeling of being a kid and dipping my churros in that damn good cup of Spanish hot chocolate. When…
Omar Allibhoy: Spanish made simple
Some people carry the character of a country running through their veins to such an extension that meeting them make us feel so much…
Grilled scallops and chorizo with green peas puree
A great chance to enjoy the mind blowing combination of scallops and chorizo. Full-on flavour with delicate hues for an easy-to-do yet gorgeous recipe….
Empanada gallega (Tuna & tomato Galician pie)
The Galician empanada is one of those versatile recipes that everyone seems to love. Fill it with pretty much anything you like, serve it…
Slow-cooked beef stew with chocolate, mushrooms and chestnuts
Slow cooked stews are great. For many centuries they have been an important part of the traditional Spanish cuisine. However, they seem to come…
Cocido Maragato (Maragato Stew)
The cocido maragato is one of the most traditional of all the Castilian cocidos. We meet chef Pedro Castillo, from Casa Coscolo, to learn…
Calanda peaches cooked in wine syrup, with yogurt mousse and wine sorbet
In this recipe we use the exquisite Calanda peaches to offer you our updated take on a delicious Spanish classic dessert: melocotones con vino….
Granada city map for foodies
No place like Granada exemplifies in a better way the cultural crossover that was Spain for centuries. Explore the best foodie places in town with our Granada City Map for Foodies.
Migas alpujarreñas (Hard wheat flour crumbs from Las Alpujarras)
This peasant dish from the Andalusian area of Las Alpujarras is the perfect example of how scarcity feeds creativity to create delicious recipes that…
Everything you should know about Spanish chorizo
We’ve all heard about cultural stereotypes at some point. Apparently Spain is all about flamenco, siesta, fiesta, paella, sangría, unfortunately bullfighting… and of course…
Salt-baked seabass (Lubina a la sal)
Cooking fish inside a hard shell made of salt is an ancient cooking technique that has been practiced in southern Spain for centuries and…
A quick guide to Spanish tapas
Chinese dim-sum, Turkish mezze, Japanese sushi… the habit of preparing food in bite-sized portions seems to be common to many cultures. Yet it is…
Ajoblanco
The ajoblanco can be considered one of the original cold soups that are so traditional in the southern Spanish region of Andalusia. Less famous…
Guide to the best pintxos in San Sebastián
With the world’s highest concentration of Michelin stars per inhabitant, San Sebastian is well known for being a Mecca for foodies from all around…
The best ham croquetas
I absolutely love Spanish ham croquetas. In fact, I don’t know anyone who doesn’t. Unless of course, you are a vegetarian, in which case…
Chistorra and piquillo peppers toast
A quick and easy-to-make yet delightful toast that blends two of my favourite Spanish delicatessens: piquillo peppers and chistorra. Perhaps you are unfamiliar with…
Garlic prawns (gambas al ajillo)
It often happens that the simplest recipes are the tastiest ones. Or at least this is the case with today’s garlic prawns or ‘gambas…