White asparagus is such a delicacy in Spain. It’s a very regional product, coming from the Navarra region. It’s also a very seasonal vegetable, with only a few weeks available to buy it fresh from the markets all over Spain. In this recipe I will be pairing the Spanish white asparagus with salmon for a […]
The other week I found myself in the central market in Valencia, just as at the right time. The white asparagus season has just began, and the market was full of vendors selling bunches of thick spears from Navarra. I just had to buy some, even if the price is quite high, compared with the […]
Vegetarian Tapas, Dairy Free Tapas, Gluten Free Tapas
Spanish Patatas a lo Pobre Recipe – Poor Man’s Potatoes
If you are looking for one of the easiest and most comforting Spanish potato recipes, this Patatas a lo Pobre recipe is a classic you need to try. These Spanish Poor Man’s Potatoes are simple, rustic, and incredibly flavourful despite using just a handful of everyday ingredients that you may already have laying around your […]
Meat Tapas, Dairy Free Tapas, Pork Tapas
Spanish Potatoes Stuffed with Jamon Recipe – Patatas a la Importancia Rellenas
The first time I tasted Spanish potatoes stuffed with jamon was in Sevilla, inside a stunning tapas bar set in what used to be an old hammam. I spotted them on the menu and ordered them out of curiosity, expecting the classic version of patatas a la importancia which are simple, comforting potatoes in a […]
I have to admit, I was never much of an eggplant fan. It wasn’t something I’d usually order when browsing a tapas menu, and I often associated it with bitterness or a mushy texture. But that all changed during a trip to Menorca, when a local restaurant packed me a picnic for a coastal hike. […]
Pimientos de Padrón are one of those tapas dishes I simply can’t resist ordering whenever I go out for drinks with friends. They arrive sizzling hot, blistered from the pan, sprinkled with flaky salt, and are impossible to stop eating. Sweet, soft, slightly smoky, and occasionally spicy, they’re the perfect snack to enjoy alongside a […]
Carrillada is my all-time favourite Spanish tapa, the one I simply cannot resist ordering whenever I see it on a menu. On my most recent trip to Sevilla, I happily ordered it for both lunch and dinner, reassured by the fact that tapas portions make it perfectly acceptable to indulge often. Not that I would […]
Vegetarian Tapas, Dairy Free Tapas, Gluten Free Tapas
Spanish Potatoes With Aioli Recipe – Patatas Aioli
Patatas aioli is one of those classic Spanish tapas that never fails to disappear quickly once it hits the table. Often overshadowed by the famous patatas bravas, this dish is just as traditional and, for many garlic lovers, even better. Simple boiled potatoes are coated in a rich, garlicky aioli that packs a serious punch […]
Pork Tapas, Meat Tapas
How to Make Spanish Tortilla With Chorizo – Tortilla Española Con Chorizo Recipe
Whenever I used to think about Spanish tortilla, I imagined it as one of those dishes best left to Spanish grandmothers and seasoned tapas chefs. Those neat layers of potato, the creamy centre, the deep flavour, and above all that perfectly rounded shape felt almost impossible to achieve at home. But once I made my […]
Spanish migas are one of those humble dishes that perfectly capture the soul of traditional home cooking. Originally created as a way to use up stale bread, migas have countless regional variations across Spain. This version of Spanish migas with peas and chorizo recipe is hearty, comforting, and full of flavor, combining crispy bread, chorizo, […]