Potatoes

Squid and Potato Stew Recipe

Aquid and Potato Stew Recipe

Chipirones con Patatas Whilst ‘calamar’ is the most common word for squid on a Spanish menu, you’ll sometimes see ‘chipirones’ which refers to baby squid or small cuttlefish. In Andalucía, this baby squid is usually battered and quickly deep-fried to make a delicious seafood tapa. In many homes around Spain …

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Cod and Potato Stew Recipe

Bacalao con Patatas - Cod with Potatoes

Bacalao Con Patatas This is a hearty stew which is great to serve on a cold winter’s day. Our first experience of this dish was when we lived in the mountains outside Madrid in a village called Miraflores de la Sierra. The local saint there is San Blas and every …

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Poor Man’s Potatoes Recipe

Patatas a lo Pobre Recipe

Patatas a lo Pobre This is a dish that is served all over Spain, sometimes as a tapa and sometimes as an accompaniment to fish or meat. Considering the simplicity of the recipe the result is incredibly tasty. Ingredients Serves 4 people 4 or 5 large potatoes 1 large onion, …

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Patatas Ali Oli Recipe

Patatas Ali Oli Recipe

Potatoes in Garlic Mayonnaise This recipe is for potato salad with a twist – there is garlic in the mayonnaise. It is a very popular free tapa served with drinks in Spain, especially around Madrid. It goes great with any barbeque or can be served as a tapa. Don’t worry …

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Chicken and Potato Stew Recipe

Chicken and Potato Stew Recipe

Guiso de Pollo y Patatas Spanish people love their stews especially in the winter months. Ingredients vary but this chicken and potato stew recipe is tasty and easy to cook. Ingredients Serves 4 2 tablespoons olive oil 8 chicken pieces (thighs and/or drumsticks) 1 medium onion – chopped 2 cloves …

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Spanish Tortilla Recipe

Tortilla de Patatas Recipe

Tortilla de Patatas Spanish tortilla (or potato omelette) was my favourite breakfast when I lived in Madrid.  “Un pincho de tortilla y un café con leche” whilst reading Marca, the daily football newspaper,  … that’s the way to start the day. Unfortunately, down here in Andalucía it’s not so common.  …

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Spinach and Potato Stew Recipe

recipe spinach and potato stew

Guiso de Patatas con Espinacas This is a simple dish which is very easy to prepare but nevertheless is tasty and wholesome. It is a bit of a cross between a soup and a stew and is good to serve as a starter. The recipe can use saffron but I …

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Patatas Bravas Recipe

Patatas Bravas Recipe

Spicy Spanish Potatoes Patatas Bravas involves fried potatoes in a spicy tomato sauce and it is one of my all time favourites. There are bars in Madrid that specialize in Bravas sauce be it on potatoes, Spanish omelette or even on calamares! There are many different recipes for Patatas Bravas …

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Baked Fish and Potato Pie Recipe

Fish and Potato Pie Recipe

Pescado al Horno con Patatas The cuisine of Menorca in the Balearic Islands is characterised by fresh local produce from the land and sea. Take a seat outside the seafood restaurants of Ciutadella, Mahón and Fornells and you’ll be overwhelmed by the choice of dishes available. These include the classic …

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