Spanish tortilla

Hi! I'm back from my short holyday in Paris. I had a wonderful time, despite the weather... I walked a lot and ate a bit too much, but hey! It was France, what was I supposed to do? Anyway, I left with a French recipe and I come back with a Spanish tapa. This is …

Almejas con champiñones y salsa al jerez

Para todos aquellos que ya ven como un recuerdo lejano esas vacaciones en la playa o para todos aquellos que acaban de volver y no pueden creer que ya hayan terminado, os traigo una recetita marinera que os transportará de vuelta a esas ricas comidas de chiringuito, a los paseos por la playa y a …

Clams with mushrooms and sherry sauce

Summertime is the best moment for light eating, because the body doesn’t need all the extra calories for fighting the cold weather. But that’s not an excuse for not eating properly or just eat salads and greens. Today’s recipe is a wonderful example.  It reminds us of the ocean breeze, the sand between our toes and …

Stuffed Peppers

On July 11 I became an aunt again. One of my cousins ​​in Panama and his wife had a beautiful baby boy named Diego Alejandro. All this happened while I was on the beach, so when I got home I started to make a gift for him in cross stitch. The problem is that I …

Melon with ham

Today's recipe could not be easier; there are no measurements, so forget about "one teaspoon of this or 100 grams of that" You just need a good melon cut into squares, rectangles or other creative form and ham, a good Serrano ham cut into thin slices. When I arrived to Spain this was one of …

Diced cuttlefish in green salsa

Yesterday was a very good day. The children were eager for "adventure" so in the morning, after breakfast, I got everyone in the car, choose one of the highways out of Madrid and set out to find unknown villages (to us). After one hour or so we left the highway and drove by back roads …

Saint Isidore’s Wafers

Today is San Isidro Labrador, Patron Saint of Madrid (and of farmers). It's a big festivity and is characterized by colourful processions, festivals, attractions and various traditional performances. The celebration mainly takes place in the Meadow of San Isidro where people like to have picnics near the Saint's shrine. This painting by Francisco de Goya …

Croquetas de jamón / Ham Croquette

Having been M.I.A. for a few days, I leave you today (to make up for) with a Spanish cuisine 101 recipe: Croquetas de Jamón. One of those wonderful inventions that profit from the leftover chicken, cod or ham that we might have at home, and turn them into a delicious snack worthy of the finest …

Tocinillo de cielo – Bacon from heaven

Today's recipe serves two purposes, to wish a happy father's day to all of you who celebrate today this festivity and to commemorate the 200 anniversary of Spain's first Constitution. The tocinillo de cielo is a dessert typical from the south of Spain, more specifically Jerez de la Frontera and Cadiz, which is where the …

Torrijas

  Is time for some Lent recipe, don't you think? One of the most popular traditions in Spain during this time of year are the torrijas. They are very easy to make and there are variations to the basic formula. But today I will post the original recipe of the Torrijas conventuales. The origin of this …