Hake in Almond sauce – a recipe

July 20, 2010
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Anyone who has attended a live fish market in Spain, or stood at the fish counter in a shop, will have been bewildered by the sheer range of fish on offer. Where does one start?
Merluza (Hake) is one of the most popular fish all over Spain. Readily available and easy to cook, it is one of the [...]

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Give a fig – a recipe for figs in red wine

July 19, 2010
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Experiencing the joy of figs in Spain has to be one of the culinary highlights of the country. Whether it is simply picking one from a tree, using them to make jam or creating a classic dish such as figs in red wine, i urge all those for whom this fruit is a mystery to try figs. High in [...]

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Tapas Tweets for 2010-07-19

July 19, 2010

Olive oil. How to keep it. What to look out for. What to use olive oil for in the kitchen. Olive oil is good for you http://bit.ly/9PjbYM #
Egg & chips is alive and well and living in Spain. Eggs come with everything. Here's a recipe for egg, ham & peppers http://bit.ly/ayZDfV #
Like garlic? Here's a [...]

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Spanish postres – ain’t that sweet

July 18, 2010
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Can Spanish restaurants actually deliver a memorable pudding? Something to please even the sweetest tooth? Not around my way they can’t. Andalucia has a woeful record when it comes to ‘afters.’ Too often restaurant owners see postres only as an opportunity to make profit on something that comes out of the freezer. I shall go to [...]

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Spanish potato recipes

July 17, 2010
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It’s hard to resist the humble potato in Spain. Spanish cooks and chefs have so many ways to tempt you. Patatas a lo pobre (poor man’s potatoes) has to be a personal favourite. The potato is also every bit as important to a tortilla española as the egg. If you find yourself in La Rioja, do [...]

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Mirador de Morayma, Granada

July 16, 2010
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There are many good restaurants across Spain offering memorable views. One is Mirador de Moraymar in Granada. The Spanish dishes it serves are consistenly good and, from your table, the direct view of the Alhambra Palace is the only thing likely to distract you from your meal.

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Octopus – two pulpo recipes

July 15, 2010
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Sales of octopus at Spanish fish markets have rocketed in recent days. An octopus correctly predicted Spain would win the World Cup final against Holland. Paul, the so called pyschic octopus, has raised the profile of the creature. Spain is celebrating having the number one football team in the world by eating the very creature who forecast [...]

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Ajo Blanco – a garlic laden recipe

July 14, 2010
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I love garlic. Cannot get enough of the stuff. But not everyone is of that mindset and, in Spain, that can be tricky. So often when dining out garlic can be added to a meal before it leaves the kitchen and without any prior warning via the menu. If you don’t like garlic it is [...]

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Huevos al plato con pimientos – a recipe

July 13, 2010
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One of the most popular meals among Spaniards dining out is egg and chips. Yes, you heard me right. Good old egg and chips. I am still amazed when i see an entire family of Spanish diners order many plates of Huevos con Patatas from a not remotely surprised waiter. I have to report that [...]

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Olive Oil – the acid test

July 12, 2010
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There are some things a Spanish kitchen can live without. Olive oil is not one of them. So much Spanish cooking depends on olive oil. I was never a fan until i lived in Spain. I’m surrounded by olive trees, so now i use it every bit as much as my Spanish neighbours. If you want to serve up [...]

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