The New Spanish Table: 300 Recipes of Spain in All its Glory
Mallorcan eggplant and potato casserole with tomato compote (Tumbet)
A tumbet is specific to Mallorca; it is unique to the region. It highlights the bounty of the land and the abundance of vegetables. It is country cooking at its best, the vegetables taking centre stage. The dish is influenced by the Arabs, Moorish farming and cooking techniques. The Moors ruled the Balearic Islands from the 10th to the 13th centuries, bringing advanced irrigation and cultivation techniques. They also introduced vegetables such as tomatoes and eggplants. From a culinary...
Lentil and pumpkin stew with roasted garlic (Potaje de lentejas y calabaza)
Sometimes, a stew is what you need to make your soul happy. Slow-cooked, aromatic, and warm, it is the perfect food. Here is a lovely and...
Basque chicken with peppers (Pollo a la Vasca)
I always love a recipe where I can set the whole dish on fire! I do favour Basque cuisine, primarily because of the amazing combination...
Pyrenean potato and kale cake - Trinxat
This Spanish dish is from the mountainous Pyrenees region in Catalan. A simple recipe that's the perfect alternative to mashed potatoes,...
Andalusian potato salad (Papas alinas)
Tapas, also called pinxtos, is my idea of fun food, but with a very serious tone. The chef has just a small bite to present perfection....
Roasted pumpkin soup with saffron ice cream
This is the perfect Thanksgiving soup; it highlights the change in season and everything good about fall. It is also a sophisticated...
Spanish minted meatballs
Although I love meatballs, I don't cook them often enough. I have always wondered why. The first recipe I posted on this blog was for ...
Grilled tuna with Salmorejo sauce
Fresh tuna is excellent. I live next to a wonderful Asian grocery store that sells sushi-grade tuna, and this is what I prefer to use. I...
Baked cherry tomatoes with garlic and saffron oil
Tapas is a lifestyle in Spain. After work, folks gather at small restaurants to have a bite and unwind with a glass of wine. It helps...
Eggplant stacks with tomato jam
Basque cuisine is full of dishes that have unusual flavour combinations. This is one of those dishes that stand out and set the tone for...
The addictive roasted pepper salad
This is a Spanish salad that I absolutely adore. I was under the impression that the addictive part was a gimmick in the title till the...
Lourdes's luscious strawberry ice cream
My wife’s favourite food ever. I invested in an ice cam maker a few years ago and have never looked back. The world of excellent ice...