You’ll find these delicious, tender pork escalopes in all Spanish supermarkets. They’re really cheap and easy to cook with. This recipe is again inspired by typically Spanish ingredients I had in my fridge, is quick and easy to make and tastes surprisingly gourmet…well I thought so anyway. I love the vibrant colours that shine through. […]
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The joy of food shopping in Spain: First the fish
I love food shopping…all kinds. I’d happily do it for other people if they’d pay me enough! I know, it is kind of weird, but even a trawl around the supermarket at home is enjoyable for me. So imagine how excited I get when I’m abroad! I seem to take as many photographs as products […]
An Asian feast in Spain at Run in Los Belones
So, I clearly love Spanish food (more recipes to come later), but the time does come when you simply feel like sampling a different cuisine. Luckily there’s a lovely Asian restaurant just down the road in the busy little town of Los Belones. Time for a feast. The restaurant seems to be run by mainly […]
Albondigas: Meatballs in a spicy tomato and pepper sauce
Continuing my celebration of all things Spanish, here’s my version of another traditional Spanish dish that’s frequently on tapas menus. If you serve a full portion, it’s a pretty hearty meal that can be made using beef, lamb or pork mince. I’ve used pork which came out wonderfully. You can buy ready-made meatballs in a […]
The wonder that is pan con tomate
I love Spanish food, as I’m sure I’ve mentioned before. And as I’m having a break in Spain, decided I’d come up with a few Spanish-inspired recipes for you. Here’s the first…a deliciously tasty combo that works any time of the day. Well, directly translated it means bread with tomatoes. This ubiquitous Spanish dish comes […]
Time to barbecue with chicken sosaties
Now that the sun’s shining it’s impossible to resist the opportunity to get the barbecue (or braai as we call in it South Africa) out. Every year I long for that barbecue summer in London that we are often promised but never materialises. Could this be the year? Braais are a huge part of South […]