Looking for an authentic Spanish tortilla recipe? This is tried and tested and truly the best Spanish omelet I’ve tried! Is there anything more Spanish than la tortilla española? I’m really not sure that there is. When made right, a Spanish omelet is the definition of traditional Spanish cuisine: simple to make, clean flavors, and […]
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My Spanish lentils have been known to turn any lentil hater into a lentil lover. Read on for my authentic Spanish recipe! The first time I tried Spanish lentejas con chorizo I was studying abroad in Granada. My host mom, Josefina, served me a heaping plate of hot lentil soup, and proceeded to add a […]
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Today David shares one of the easiest and quickest Spanish recipes I know. These tuna stuffed piquillo peppers are a traditional Spanish tapa or sometimes even served as a lighter main course. They are quick and easy to prepare in only about 15 minutes! It might sound weird, but canned food in Spain will rock […]
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Today David shares a recipe you’re unlikely to find at restaurants. This Spanish chicken and chorizo stew is one of the homemade meals you’ll find in Spanish kitchens, simmering away! My Spanish chicken and chorizo stew is a go-to recipe for an easy weeknight meal. It’s simple to prepare (with little prep time), tastes delicious, […]
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Today David shares a Catalan classic, a simple recipe for sauteed spinach with pine nuts and raisins. If you need your dose of greens, this is a recipe for you! One of the most frustrating food myths about Spain is “it’s not a good place for vegetarians!”. I hear it all the time. And I […]
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Today David shares one of Spain’s winning combinations: goat cheese and caramelized onion pintxos, yum! Among all of humanity’s inventions, nothing tops the genius of pintxos. They’re (often) simple, eye-catching, and delicious! These small slices of crusty bread topped with delicious savory morsels are an amazing way to eat your way through the evening. In fact, […]
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Today David shares a fantastic recipe for one of Cordoba’s most famous tapas – flamenquines cordobeses. The first time I ate a flamenquín I didn’t know what to expect. It just sat there unassumingly on the table, with golden crumb and steam rising off it. Truth be told, I hadn’t even known what I was ordering! […]
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The first time I tried gambas al ajillo I was blown away by the flavor. How could something so simple taste so good?! It was a simple tapa, just a clay pot with a few large shrimp, more garlic than seemed necessary, and a couple of small, hot peppers. (Well, hot by Spanish standards). They all […]
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When I visited Mallorca last summer I pretty much ate my weight in flakey ensaimadas. Today David shares an easy Mallorcan ensaimada recipe so that you can enjoy this Spanish treat at home! Ensaïmada (or ensaymada) is the traditional sweet pastry from Mallorca. Any visitor to the sunny Balearic island knows it well, and it […]
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Today David shares his albóndigas de choco recipe, a classic dish in southern Spain, and one of my husband’s favorites! I always used to get confused by tapas dishes made with “choco”. When I first moved to Spain, it seemed like cooks kept putting chocolate in dishes where it didn’t belong. Why would I want […]
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I first tasted burnt Basque cheesecake long before it became world-famous. Now it even has its own hashtag on Instagram! This easy burnt Basque cheesecake recipe comes from the Devour Tours cookbook and is based on the original version served at La Viña in San Sebastián. About ten years ago I explored San Sebastían for […]
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David and I met in Andalusia, where fried calamari is one of the most loved tapas. Today he shows us how to prepare his calamares fritos recipe from home! For me, Sunday lunch in Seville isn’t complete without a big plate of calamares fritos. These golden, crunchy rings of fried squid are a tapas bar staple […]
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Today David shares his recipe for one of the easiest and most delicious Spanish desserts. Homemade flan is well worth making, I hope you’ll try it! I hated flan when I first moved to Spain. What was all the hype about? From what I could see, it was just a mushy goo. The line between […]
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Today David shares his recipe for one of my favorite foods in the world — cacio e pepe. This is the dish that made me fall head over heels in love with Rome. The dish that makes me yearn for Italy, even though I ended up living in Spain. It’s everything Italian cuisine can be […]
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I am pro gazpacho in any form, from my mother-in-law’s traditional Andalusian recipe to David’s refreshing melon gazpacho he shares today. I pity people who go all summer long without eating gazpacho. This cold Spanish soup is a summertime lifesaver, and every abuela has her own favorite recipe! The classic gazpacho is the Spanish version of V8 juice. […]
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I remember first trying the deceivingly simple Gateau Basque in San Sebastian. It has since become my go-to café snack on any trip north. Today David shows us how to make this delicious Basque Cake. The Basques are masters of food. Cooking is a big deal all over Spain, but nowhere is it quite as […]
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Today David shares an easy recipe for the base of many Spanish classics. His simple sofrito recipe is an essential ingredient! The secret to Spanish cooking is sofrito. You might not know it, but it’s the base of most of Spain’s most iconic dishes. Paella, empanadas, different stews and slow-cooked meats… they all start with sofrito! All […]
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One of my favorite mother-in-law creations is this comforting dish made with salt cod (bacalao), eggs, shoestring potatoes, onions, and peppers. Antonia whips this up in no time and serves it dotted with homemade tomate frito. If you can’t find salt cod you could substitute ham or even chorizo — though I’d use much less […]
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Looking for a simple and super authentic Spanish dish? Try one of these easy chorizo tapas recipes! Among all the culinary wonders of the Iberian Peninsula, Spanish chorizo is truly a standout. This cured sausage is made from coarsely chopped pork seasoned with salt, garlic, and pimentón (smoked paprika). The bright red spice is what […]
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Today David takes on the traditional Spanish paella recipe — paella Valenciana. While he doesn’t use rabbit or snails, the results are authentic and amazing! Is there anything more Spanish than a good paella? At its best, traditional paella is the happiest thing you can do to rice. But the problem is: paella is rarely at […]
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