Meat & Poultry

In Spain, we love a good piece of meat and that clearly shows in our gastronomy. From the incredible iberico pork breed to Galician cows, Asturian chickens or Castilian lambs, our land is blessed with some of the highest-quality meat you can shop around. And naturally, with good stock comes great recipes. Explore our selection of Spanish meat and poultry recipes and as always, keep coming back to discover our ever-growing collection.

braised pork and chorizo stew

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…

cocido maragato

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…

Chistorra and piquillo peppers toast recipe | holafoodie.com

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…

How to make chorizo

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…

Meatballs in Brown Sauce Recipe | holafoodie.com

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…

Chorizo with cider recipe | holafoodie.com

Chorizo with cider (Chorizo a la sidra)

Few other recipes encapsulate the essence of traditional Spanish cuisine like this ‘chorizo a la sidra’ from the northern region of Asturias. Extremely simple…

Escabeche Quail Salad Recipe | holafoodie.com

Quail escabeche salad

One of my all-time favourite salads. A classic yet sophisticated Spanish recipe that borrows the best from the ‘escabeche’ technique to create a super…

Cojonudo & Cojonuda Recipe | holafoodie.com

Cojonudo & Cojonuda

Let’s get things straight from the beginning… ‘Cojonudo’ is a Spanish word that comes from the term ‘cojones’ (bollocks, testicles). It literally refers to…

Pheasant Escabeche Recipe | holafoodie.com

Wild pheasant escabeche

One of the oldest Spanish food preservation techniques makes a glorious comeback to become the ultimate tupperware recipe. A delicious and tender pheasant with…

Beef meatballs with cuttlefish | holafoodie.com

Beef meatballs with cuttlefish

Adding seafood to a meaty pot might sound like a bizarre idea. Yet for many centuries, Catalans have experienced and enjoyed the delicate results of this very pleasant combination.