Seafood paella
Paella is probably the most famous and recognizable Spanish dish, in fact, it is so famous that many people outside of Spain regard it as the national dish. In Spain, however, it is considered to be a regional speciality, origins can be traced back to the 15th century.
Banderillas – tapas
Banderillas is a Spanish Tapas bar classic which is often served with a beer and is presented on a toothpick which is a common way to serve pintxos in the north of Spain.
Menestra – seasonal vegetable stew
In the northern Spanish regions, stews are a popular way of combining the fresh local ingredients in a quick and simple way to produce a variety of tasty dishes.
Baked hake with almond & saffron sauce
Hake is an extremely popular fish in Spain and can be found all over the country. Many of the recipes involve baking the fish and serving it with a simple sauce often accompanied by clams or green vegetables such as peas or asparagus. These sauces are typically flavoured with garlic, lemon and parsley but can also involve saffron, almonds, hazelnuts, mushrooms and cream.
Spanish style meatballs, cranberry & orange salsa
Meatballs are known as albóndigas in Spain, a name derived from the Arabic al-bunduq meaning hazelnut, or in this context, a small round object.
Spicy lamb pinchitos & red onion salsa
This recipe for lamb pinchitos (kebabs) needs a lean cut of meat. But as most cuts of lamb are only lightly marbled and the excess fat is easily trimmed.
Ensaladilla Rusa – spanish potato salad
Ensaladilla Rusa, or Russian salad, is said to be the invention of Chef Lucien Olivier around 1860, in the Restaurant Hermitage in Moscow.
Lemon and almond tart
This is a flour-free version of the classic lemon and almond tart from Galicia and is served with a delicious raspberry sauce that complements the dish perfectly.
Churros with hot chocolate dipping sauce
Churros are sometimes referred to as a Spanish doughnut and it’s easy to see why they are so enjoyed all over Spain. They are normally sold by street vendors who fry them freshly on the street or in churrerías (specialised cafés).
Mini chocolate palmeras
Served for breakfast or as afternoon snacks the Spanish love these palmeras, sweet and flaky scroll-like pastries, dipping them in hot chocolate or milky coffee.
Patatas bravas
Patatas Bravas are perhaps one of the best known tapas in Spain and can be found on the menu of almost any tapería around the country.
Pisto manchego
This traditional pisto manchego recipe is often compared to the French dish ratatouille.
Honey roast tomatoes
Try these delicious sweet bee kissed roast tomatoes. Sweeter than normal but not too sweet. You’ve got to try them. You’ll be hooked. Perfect squashed on to a piece of lightly toasted bread, or as a tomato base for pizza.