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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
It took me years to try my first bowl of Ajo Blanco, also known as White Gazpacho, and let me tell you, it was love at first spoonful. This creamy, refreshing Spanish cold almond soup recipe has its origins in the Malaga province in southern Spain and is a summer staple. Despite its name, “ajo […]
Spanish Garlic Mushrooms, or Champinones Al Ajillo, is a classic tapa served in bars all over Spain. With earthy mushrooms, aromatic garlic, and a drizzle of quality olive oil, it’s a versatile dish that you can whip together in less than half an hour. Or even less, as it took me less than 10 minutes […]
There is no better breakfast in Spain than the delicious Spanish tostada recipe. I can never get enough of it and every time I have breakfast in town I order it, with slices of Manchego cheese on the side. This dish features crispy, rustic bread topped with grated tomatoes, olive oil, and a sprinkle of […]
This Spanish tomato salad recipe is an homage to the sun kissed tomatoes growing in gardens all over the country. If you have tasted a Spanish tomato before you will know that it is juicy, bursting with flavour and makes every recipe taste better. In this salad, the tomato is simply shining! Very popular in […]
Gazpacho is one of the most iconic dishes of Southern Spain, but popular in other regions as well, especially during the hot summer months. Gazpacho is a chilled soup made with fresh, ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers and peppers, and aromatic garlic, all blended together with a touch of olive oil and Jerez vinegar for a perfectly balanced flavour. When you visit […]
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