Bunyols de Bacallà also known as Buñuelos de Bacalao are a Spanish cod fritter. The recipe uses dried salt cod. It is easy to make, but does require soaking the cod over night. Historical Context The culinary traditions of Spain are as vast and varied as the country’s geography. From the hearty stews of the […]
Chuletas de Cordero (Spanish Grilled Lamb Chops)
Chuletas de Cordero are a Spanish recipe for grilled lamb chops. These chops have a traditional minimally seasoned taste and are historically grilled but can be pan seared. These are quick and easy to make, resulting in a dinner that looks fancy, but is actually quite simple. About Chuletas de Cordero Chuletas de Cordero […]
Salt Baked Fish, aka Pescado a La Sal
Salt-Baked Fish, also known as Pescado a la sal is a Spanish dish based on a cooking method of roasting the fish in salt. The result is a tender, juicy and tasty fish that also looks rather impressive. About Salt Baking Fish The concept of salt roasting fish can be traced back to ancient times […]
Tigres Rabiosos Recipe
Tigres Rabiosos is a Latin dish with purported Chilean origins consisting of mussels in a tomato and wine sauce. Chilean cuisine is a vibrant tapestry of flavors, influenced by its diverse landscapes, abundant seafood, and cultural heritage. Among the many dishes Chile has to offer Tigres Rabiosos captures the flavors and seafood of the region. […]
Simple Spanish Omelette
Spanish omelettes are wonderful things and this simple Spanish omelette makes it easy. Also known as a Spanish tortilla, the Spanish omelette features potatoes and a lot of egg. Omelette is the European spelling Omelet is the American.
Spanish Fish Curry
This Spanish curry is a tasty Spanish fish curry stew with wonderful flavor. Serve it over rice and with a good crusty bread!
How to Make Basmati- Black Eyed Peas Salad
Serves: 6 Preparation time: 1 hour Cooking time: 30 mins Ingredients needed to make Basmati- Black Eyed Peas Salad: For the salad: ½ cup red bell pepper, finely chopped ½ cup dried black-eyed peas, rinsed 1 tsp garlic, minced 1/3 cup Spanish olives, halved ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced ½ cup basmati rice Salt to […]
How to Cook Lobster Stew
Serves: 6 Preparation time: 30 mins Cooking time: 30 mins Ingredients needed to make Lobster Stew: 1 lb lobster meat, roughly chopped into 2’’ chunks 1 cup Spanish onion, diced 2 cups potatoes, diced 1 tbsp chives, finely chopped 1 ½ cups carrots, diced 1 ½ cups celery, diced 1 tbsp fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped […]
How to Cook Beef Fillets with Smoked Bacon Sauce
Serves: 4 Preparation time: 15 mins Cooking time: 1 hour Ingredients needed to make Beef Fillets with Smoked Bacon Sauce: For the beef: 1 lb 5 oz beef fillet Olive oil, as required For the sauce: 1 lb smoked pancetta 2 large carrots, trimmed and chopped 1 Spanish onion, peeled and chopped 1 pint beef stock […]
How to Cook Chilled Soup
Serves: 4 Preparation time: 10 mins + 30 mins (inactive) Cooking time: 30 mins Ingredients needed to make Chilled Soup: 1 lb 2 oz carrots, peeled and thinly sliced 1 handful green Gordal olives, pitted and halved 2 pink grapefruits, peeled and sliced 1 handful hazelnuts, crushed and toasted 1 fresh rosemary sprig 1 fresh thyme […]