Ingredients 3 tbsp olive oil 1 aubergine cut into chunks 2 mixed coloured peppers such as orange and red, cut into chunks 1 red onion cut into wedges 2 courgettes cut into chunks 4 garlic cloves smashed 3 sprigs of thyme 200g cherry tomatoes handful of basil leaves zest of 1 lemon 50g feta crumbled …
Ingredients 1 artisan-style baguette 4 tbsp hummus 8 slices medium cheddar ¼ red pepper thinly sliced ¼ cooked beetroot shredded 2 radishes thinly sliced 1 yellow or orange carrot shredded or grated handful green leaves 1 tbsp vegetarian pesto mixed with 1 tbsp olive oil Method step 1 Cut the baguette in half so you …
Ingredients 400g can cannellini beans drained and rinsed 2 tbsp rapeseed oil 1 large lemon zested and juiced 1 small garlic clove finely grated 1 small red chilli deseeded and finely chopped 1⁄2 small bunch parsley finely chopped 8 cherry tomatoes halved 2 slices sourdough 15g feta crumbled 50g rocket Method step 1 Put the …
Ingredients 320g ready-rolled shortcrust pastry plain flour to dust 50g butter 125g golden syrup 25g light brown soft sugar 100g cornflakes 125g strawberry or raspberry jam custard to serve Method step 1 Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Unroll the pastry and briefly roll out on a lightly floured work surface until it’s large …
Ingredients 600g lamb mince 2 tbsp shop-bought harissa ¼ tsp ground ginger 1⁄2 tsp ground cinnamon 1⁄2 tsp ground cumin 2 tbsp chopped coriander 1 garlic clove grated 1 preserved lemon rind finely chopped (discard the flesh) plain flour for dusting 325g ready rolled puff pastry 1 large egg lightly beaten 2 tsp black sesame …
Ingredients 500g tomatoes (I used a mix of sizes and colours) 1⁄2 tsp caster sugar 150g broad beans podded handful basil handful chives handful flat leaf parsley 1 tbsp tarragon 1 tbsp lovage 1 tbsp mint leaves 3 tbsp olive oil 2 tsp Dijon mustard pinch of fennel seeds 1 lemon zested 1 tbsp red …
This simple Spanish dish known as pollo al ajillo consists of chicken pieces drenched in garlic sauce. The sauce is usually made with white wine, stock, garlic, and herbs such as bay leaves, thyme, and rosemary. It can be consumed as the main course or as a tapa. It is recommended to serve pollo al …
Polbo á feira (a.k.a. pulpo a la gallega) is a traditional Galician dish made by cooking octopus, potatoes, and sweet paprika powder in copper cauldrons. The cauldrons impart a unique flavor to the dish, and it is said that it is impossible to obtain that kind of flavor with any other material. In the …
Deep-fried, golden, and crispy buñuelos are an original Spanish creation that has become an internationally popular treat. In the simplest form, these fritters are created with milk, eggs, butter, and flour into a dough which is usually shaped into balls, then deep-fried. They were first made by the Sephardic Jews inhabiting the Iberian Peninsula, and through …
Lechazo is a Spanish dish consisting of a roasted suckling lamb. In order for the lamb to classify as lechazo, it must weigh between 5 and 7 kg and its age cannot be more than 20 to 30 days. The lamb must be fed only on its mother’s milk, hence the name lechazo, derived from the word leche, …
Merienda is a typical late-afternoon light snack in Spain, consumed between 5:00 and 6:30 PM. It is especially important for children, so the meal can be anything from sweet breads, pastries, fruits, and yogurt, to savory sandwiches with cheese, chorizo, or ham. Nobody is worried that the snacks will ruin the appetite for dinner because …
Patatas bravas is a traditional tapas dish consisting of potato cubes drenched in a spicy tomato sauce with onions, garlic, chili powder, and paprika. This flavorful combination of ingredients is a staple at numerous tapa bars throughout Spain, and it is especially popular as a late-night snack. The dish is traditionally served with aioli sauce on top, but there …
Escalivada is one of the most famous dishes from the Catalonia region of Spain, but it is also one of the simplest. The main ingredients include eggplants, bell peppers, and sometimes onions and tomatoes, typically grilled whole over hot embers. The vegetables are then peeled, seeded, seasoned, and served as appetizers or side dishes, …
Ingredients 325g butter at room temperature, plus extra for the tins 425g caster sugar 2 tsp almond extract ½ lemon finely zested 250g plain yogurt 4 large eggs at room temperature 375g self-raising flour 225g ground almonds For the filling and to decorate 200g mascarpone 300ml double cream 1 tbsp lemon juice icing sugar to …
