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 …
Deep Fried Squid Rings Calle de Botoneras is a small alley just off the south-east corner of Plaza Mayor in Madrid. It is home to Bar La Campana and Bar La Ideal which are institutions on the Madrid tapas scene thanks to their bocadillos de calamares. Whilst this sandwich is …
Before setting up this website business I’d worked for 13 years in international schools and a university in Spain. Something that I noticed over that period was that children got fatter! Maybe that observation can simply be explained by my move from Mallorca to Madrid as the kids in Mallorca …
Deep Fried Anchovies Boquerones are European anchovies which can be deep-fried, marinated in vinegar or salted then preserved in oil. The city of Málaga is famous for its fried fish dishes which are known as ‘pescaito’ in the local dialect. The most popular of these dishes is Boquerones Fritos which …
Chorizo en Vino Tinto Although very simple this Chorizo in Red Wine recipe makes a very tasty tapa. It takes a little planning as you have to marinate it for at least 8 hours so should really be started the day before you want to eat it. Ingredients Serves 4 …
There are more than 5,500 wineries in Spain occupying around 1.2 million hectares of land. The country is the world’s 3rd largest producer after France and Italy. There’s a great variety of wines produced in the wine regions of Spain (Denominaciones de Origen) ranging from the quality reds of Ribera …
The thing I miss most when I’m away from Spain is the whole food culture. Not just the food itself but also the whole assortment of tapas bars and restaurants that are tucked away on sidestreets all over the country. Wherever you are in Spain you’re rarely far from a …
