Mejillones a la Marinera On a recent visit to Brussels I ordered a plate of mussels. Imagine my surprise when I found that they’re half the size of Spanish ones and cost three times the price! No wonder mussels in Spain are often regarded as ‘el marisco de los pobres’ …
Albondigas Meatballs are served in bars and restaurants all over Spain. They can be eaten as tapas or as a main course when they would generally be served with bread or chips. The sauce may vary from bar to bar but here I have given the recipe for a traditional …
Champiñones al Ajillo Around the Madrid region garlic mushrooms is one of the ever present dishes in the tapas bars. They are cooked in a ceramic dish which is placed directly onto the heat source. It is very simple to make and takes just a few minutes. The same instructions …
Higaditos de Pollo al Jerez Chicken livers in sherry is a dish that we first tasted when we lived in the mountains north of Madrid. It is a favourite in some of the tapas bars in that area and was always a favourite with Gerry although I am not such …
Stewed Pork in Sauce Carne en Salsa is a dish which you will mainly find in Andalucia. It is a lovely, tasty dish which can be served as either a main dish with chips or as a tapa. The most important thing about this dish is to make sure that …
