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…
Vegan
Sure. Spanish cuisine might not be your top choice when thinking of vegan food. But hey… no harsh feelings! We have prepared some few recipes for you so that you can fall in love with Spain (and its food too!) once again.
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
Turron de Jijona
The turron de Jijona is a soft and sticky nougat-like paste which is as much of a synonym for Spanish Xmas as it is…
Boletus carpaccio with Mahon cheese
When you have such a delicate ingredient as the Boletus Edulis, the less you cook it the better. That is why this carpaccio is…
My patatas bravas
This is the story of a few humble potatoes that one day, a long time ago, partnered with a simple spicy sauce to hit…
Panellets
Instead of the more American Halloween, Spain has always celebrated the All Saints Day, a Catholic-inspired festivity that comes with its very own sweets,…
How to make Spanish quince paste
Quince paste used to be my favourite way to eat fruit when I was a little child. Still today, this sweet and fragrant jelly…
Deep-fried Padron Peppers
Galicians have a popular saying that describes Padron peppers better than anything else: ‘Os pementos de Padrón, uns pican e outros non’. It means…
Salmorejo from Cordoba
There are recipes with so much to tell that they could easily become a cooking book of their own right. I like to think…
Andalusian-style potatoes (Papas aliñás)
No tapas bar in Cádiz is a real Cádiz tapas bar without ‘papas aliñás’. Of course, there is a reason for that… this cold…
Escalivada
A super simple, super quick, super yummy and super healthy recipe which is perfect for your summer diet. And for sure, the laziest, cheapest…
Tomato bread (Pa amb tomàquet)
I can’t think of many recipes that are as easy to make as this tomato bread. A recipe so simple that even someone with…
Tiger nut horchata
You’ve probably heard of Mexican horchata before. But this is different. This is a tiger nut horchata. A drink so delicious that you won’t…
Caramelized leeks with Romesco sauce
Leeks are great. But you already know that. What you might not know is how great they are when you caramelize them and serve…
Andalusian-style chickpeas and spinach
I never get tired of this recipe. Perhaps because this is comfort food at its best. An earthy, filling, warm and flavoursome veggie stew…
Beetroot salmorejo
The colder the salmorejo the better. Leave it in the fridge for as long as you can. Salmorejo tastes even better if you leave it to rest in the fridge overnight!
Turrón, the king of Spanish Xmas
Two elements define Spanish Xmas more than any other: the family celebrations and the turrón. Miss one of the two and nobody will believe…