Tapas are exclusive culinary dishes in Spanish culture. This tradition is replicated in restaurants and bars across the world. These delicious appetizers are changing the way people think about small plates. Some kitchens now add different twists to suit the needs of customers. You may not know the magic of this food unless you’ve experienced … Read more
Tarta de Santiago is a Spanish Almond Cake originally from the Galicia region and has its name from the famous Santiago de Compostela city. This is an easy cake that can be achieved in less than 40 minutes. I’ve been to Santiago de Compostela multiple times — last time I think it was in 2019 before … Read more
Authentic Sopa de Ajo Castellana for a cold winter night. Just 4 main ingredients: garlic, olive oil, bread and beef broth (+ a little cooking secret) Spanish cuisine has utter respect for humble ingredients. It’s never about stuffing soups like in an American chowder (that I also love). It’s more about combining a few ingredients … Read more
These Spanish meatballs with tomato sauce are a Mediterranean twist to your regular meatballs. They are full in flavor and easy to make. These meatballs can be served as a “tapa” ( a type of aperitive served usually with beer) or as a main dish with a bowl of white rice. If you are new … Read more
Pan con tomate, pan tumaca or “Pa amb tomàquet” (in catalan) is a classic Spanish tapa that is often served as breakfast too. Easy, delicious and with fresh ingredients. Another Spanish tapa recipe in the blog, what a surprise! This recipe holds a dear memory of my first time in Madrid. I was kind of … Read more