This recipe was inspired by the amazing potato dish I had for lunch when we went to Escuela de Pieter in La Manga, Spain. The potatoes were soft and slightly crispy, fried with zesty green peppers and a touch of garlic. So simple and so yum, this is a dish I will cook over and […]
Tag: Spain
Time for lunch: anyone for tapas?
Lunch in Spain is always a joy. For me it involves a lot of sharing – yes, I love tapas-style eating – it means you get to sample more dishes on the menu. And of course it’s usually al fresco and often with a great view! Simply perfect. There are plenty of villages and even […]
Chorizo and chickpeas, the perfect combination
Recipes don’t get easier than this. The dish literally takes less than 10 minutes to make from start to finish. I love the colours of the classic Spanish ingredients, too. In Spain you buy chickpeas (garbanzas) in jars and they seem plumper, tastier and juicer than the tinned variety. Oh and how I love the […]
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 […]
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 […]
A stunning restaurant in Murcia: Los Churrascos
We first visited Jose Maria Los Churrascos in the little town of El Algar over 15 years ago. It was an exciting event for the large group of us who hadn’t yet ventured out of our beautiful La Manga resort. A chance to sample some proper, local Spanish cuisine in a somewhat unknown world! Our […]