The Queen of Churros
Churros are a big deal in Spain. And most big deals are in need of heroes who represent the cause and make it better….
Orange stuffed olives
‘Orange and olives’ is one of those combinations that can be categorized as a gastronomic miracle. Try this super easy recipe to find out…
Bacalao brandade on toast with guindilla
Imagine you make an emulsion of garlic and olive oil. What you get is an aioli. Now add salt cod to the mix and…
Arroz con leche (rice pudding)
There are many rice pudding recipes. But none as beautiful and delicious as this ‘arroz con leche’. Don’t you believe us? Carry on reading…
Black olives tapenade, anchovies and cheese bocadillo
Fresh cheese from Burgos, anchovies from Santoña, black olives from Aragón and walnuts from Extremadura. All in one sandwich. For me, one those epic…
Marinated sardines with black olives and chilli
An easy and delicious marinated sardines recipe that you can serve both as a starter or as a tapa and that it makes the…
Chicken in almond sauce (pollo en pepitoria)
Discover this succulent old chicken pepitoria recipe, cooked in a flavoursome almond, egg yolk and saffron sauce to die for. The pepitoria is a poultry-based recipe…
How to cook percebes (Galician goose barnacles)
Galicia is famous for the ‘Camino de Santiago’, the pilgrimage route through northern Spain that thousands follow every year to visit the tomb of…
Zaragoza city map for foodies
Zaragoza is my hometown. Come with me, explore it like a local and enjoy some of the many wonderful tapas bars and restaurants. Learn what to eat and where to eat it and visit some of the best local markets and food delis.
Marinated pork fillet with piquillo peppers
Few recipes are so delicious and take so little time and effort. This marinated pork fillet with piquillo peppers is your fast-tracked ticket to…
Bonito Marmitako (Basque tuna stew)
In Basque language, ‘marmitako’ means ‘what it is inside the pot’. So when the Basque fishermen were cooking aboard their boats… What did they…
Piquillo peppers stuffed with bacalao brandade
Basque people love these piquillo peppers stuffed with bacalao brandade. And we all know Basque people know a hell of a lot about food….
Crema Catalana
For the French, the Catalan version of their crème brûlée. For the Catalans, the real deal plus the true original recipe. For everyone else,…
José Pizarro, the chef who taught Britain all about the wonder of tapas
We interview José Pizarro, the Spanish chef who after 16 years living in London has become one of the greatest ambassadors for the Spanish gastronomy outside…
Beetroot, orange and bacalao salad (Andalusian Remojón)
A fresh-tasting and gorgeous looking winter salad that makes the most of two star ingredients from Spain: the oranges and the bacalao. Combining orange…
How to make chorizo
My aunt Amelia makes the best homemade chorizo ever. Having said this, the good news are that making chorizo at home is much easier…
Spanish lentils with chorizo
Lentils with chorizo are the ultimate comfort food for those winter days when getting outside is just too daring. Discover why this traditional recipe…
Spanish sweet potato omelette
A sweeter version of our classic Spanish omelette and the perfect solution to get rid of those leftover sweet potatoes that threaten to set…
Spanish meatballs in brown sauce
This is the classic way meatballs have been made at my home for generations. An original recipe full of little secrets that we now…
The Calçotada: the world’s biggest giant spring onions festival
Flames up. Calçots on the grill. Roll up your sleeves and put your paper bib on. Today is not the day to wear your…
Calçots from Valls… Meet the rock stars of spring onions
Calçots are slowly making it into the Spanish-food hall of fame. But what is it so special about a scallion that everyone seems to…
Chickpeas and rice with black trumpet mushrooms and iberico ham
A super healthy and flavoursome recipe combining some extraordinary ingredients that come together to create the perfect comfort food for any wet and cold…
Pisto manchego with aubergine
The ‘pisto manchego’ is our Spanish ‘ratatouille’, a super healthy and flavoursome traditional recipe which works equally well as a main or as a…
Spanish polvorones
These super crumbly and soft Spanish Xmas sweets are as good for your soul as they are bad for your diet. But hey! Who…