
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….
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 and olives’ is one of those combinations that can be categorized as a gastronomic miracle. Try this super easy recipe to find out…
Imagine you make an emulsion of garlic and olive oil. What you get is an aioli. Now add salt cod to the mix and…
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…
Fresh cheese from Burgos, anchovies from Santoña, black olives from Aragón and walnuts from Extremadura. All in one sandwich. For me, one those epic…
An easy and delicious marinated sardines recipe that you can serve both as a starter or as a tapa and that it makes the…
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…
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 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.
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…
In Basque language, ‘marmitako’ means ‘what it is inside the pot’. So when the Basque fishermen were cooking aboard their boats… What did they…
Basque people love these piquillo peppers stuffed with bacalao brandade. And we all know Basque people know a hell of a lot about food….
For the French, the Catalan version of their crème brûlée. For the Catalans, the real deal plus the true original recipe. For everyone else,…
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…
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…
My aunt Amelia makes the best homemade chorizo ever. Having said this, the good news are that making chorizo at home is much easier…
Lentils with chorizo are the ultimate comfort food for those winter days when getting outside is just too daring. Discover why this traditional recipe…
A sweeter version of our classic Spanish omelette and the perfect solution to get rid of those leftover sweet potatoes that threaten to set…
This is the classic way meatballs have been made at my home for generations. An original recipe full of little secrets that we now…
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 are slowly making it into the Spanish-food hall of fame. But what is it so special about a scallion that everyone seems to…
A super healthy and flavoursome recipe combining some extraordinary ingredients that come together to create the perfect comfort food for any wet and cold…
The ‘pisto manchego’ is our Spanish ‘ratatouille’, a super healthy and flavoursome traditional recipe which works equally well as a main or as a…
These super crumbly and soft Spanish Xmas sweets are as good for your soul as they are bad for your diet. But hey! Who…