Gambas al Pil Pil Garlic prawns served in tapas bars and restaurants all over Spain are usually called Gambas al Ajillo. Visitors to Madrid should make a point of ordering this classic dish in Casa del Abuelo (Calle Victoria, 12). This famous tapas bar remains largely unchanged since it began …
Croquetas de Jamón Serrano Croquetas are one of Spain’s most popular tapas which appear on menus all over the country. Make sure they are ‘Croquetas Caseras’ (home-made) before ordering as there are too many places these days serving up croquetas from a plastic bag in their freezer which they bought …
Champiñones Rellenos Often in Spain you will find garlic mushrooms on menus in tapas bar but this recipes for stuffed mushrooms provides a tasty alternative. Soaking bread in milk does not sound great but it does work and I’m sure you will enjoy this dish. Ingredients Serves approximately 6 – …
Huevos Rellenos This stuffed eggs recipe is a great one, not only for how good it tastes but also for how impressive it looks when served. A very easy recipe which is ideal as a simple tapa. Ingredients Makes 12 Tapas 6 large eggs 75ml of Mayonnaise 6 pitted green …
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 …
Having spent a good part of the last 20 years in the tapas bars of Spain I thought it was about time I put together a recipe book that features what I reckon are the most authentic tapas dishes you’ll find as you travel around the country. This Spanish tapas …
Gambas en Gabardina This is a great dish for prawn lovers which is a regular feature of tapas bars, particularly around Madrid. Literally it translates as “Prawns in a raincoat” which refers to the heavy batter which coats the prawns before they are deep fried. It’s a very simple dish …
Higados de Pollo Picante This is a simple tapas dish but do bear in mind that it probably won’t be to everyone’s taste. Cumin and coriander tend to be used more in Andalucia than any other region of Spain due to the Moorish influence in the cuisine in that area. …
Pollo al Ajillo In Spain this would be made with a whole chicken chopped up into small pieces. While it is tasty prepared in that way you tend to get some shattered bone in among the chicken and you can’t be sure which part of the chicken or how much …
