These small deep-fried pancakes come from the Andalusian province of Cádiz and are a popular appetiser or snack there. They are prepared with a special type of prawn that is hard to find elsewhere. The camarones de Cádiz are very…
Empanada Gallega
An Empanada Gallega is a Spanish pie from the region of Galicia and is very large, the size of a baking tray. Pieces are cut from it and eaten by hand. It is also a popular Spanish snack that you…
Pan de cristal
Spanish pan de cristal, which translates as “glass bread”, has an incredibly crispy, delicious crust and an airy, large-pored crumb. It is the perfect accompaniment not only to tapas, but also the ideal base for pa amb tomàquet, a roasted…
Orange and Almond Creme Caramel
A flan is a popular dessert in the Spanish-speaking world, in France it is known as crème caramel. This dish is always prepared with eggs and gently cooked in a bain-marie. The basic version of a flan has a very…
Pisto
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…