Pisto is a rural dish that is often said to originate from the Spanish region of La Mancha. It is therefore often referred to as Pisto Manchego. However, it is prepared in slightly different versions in almost all of Spain.…
Huevos estrellados
A simple but delicious Spanish dish that can be enjoyed at any time of day and that everyone will succeed with on the first try. Spanish cuisine often stands out for its simplicity. This straightforward but delicious dish is a…
Basque cheesecake
Especially on the Internet you can find many recipes for this particular cheesecake, so we are not describing anything fundamentally new here. But how could you when it comes to food. We just want to draw attention to this preparation…
Gilda Pintxo
Because we just prepared some quick pintxos for a friend who is moving to Spain soon [sad], it made sense to just take some photos and write this little article about a rather young but ubiquitous creation in pintxo bars.…
Arroz meloso con camarones y sepia
In a paella, no liquid remains after cooking, the rice is then “seco”. “Meloso” means that the rice has remained slightly moister. If there is more liquid surrounding the rice in a dish, it is called “caldoso”. Each of these…
Croquetas de Jamón
Making the famous Spanish Croquetas yourself takes a little time and effort, but you will succeed without any special cooking knowledge and with only a few ingredients. The most important of these is patience. The base of the Croquetas is…
Arroz cremoso de verduras
In Spain, they love rice and grow a very excellent variety: Arroz Bomba. This is a round grain rice of the Japonica variety with short, pearl-shaped grains. Bomba rice can soak up a lot of liquid, and if you cook…
Xistorra Pintxo
Almost everyone knows Spanish tapas. Pintxos not necessarily. “Pintxo” is Basque for a small snack that is often served with a toothpick stuck in it. In some bars, you pay a flat price after eating several pintxos, which is calculated…