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Traditional Spanish stew recipe | An authentic and delicious recipe
Today I'm sharing my family's treasured Spanish stew recipe, a dish that has traveled with me from my kitchen in Madrid to London. It's a simple, homemade version that captures the authentic flavors of Spain while being accessible to home cooks.
Spanish chicken recipe | A taste of spain at home
Today, I'm excited to share with you my treasured spanish chicken recipe, a dish that has crossed borders and generations, bringing the warmth of Spanish hospitality to British homes. It's a recipe that proves that sometimes the simplest ingredients, when combined with love and tradition, create the most extraordinary flavors.
Grilled hispy cabbage with charred pineapple salsa (Napoleon Grills)
On this recipe I give you one of the greatest tricks to cook slightly dryer vegetables in the barbecue, there will be no turning back!
CURED MEAT AND WHITE BEANS STEW | TRADITIONAL FABADA ASTURIANA
This cured meat and white bean stew must be one of Spain’s most famous dishes and yet it is one of the most simplistic
Mejillones a la marinera | Mussels “fishermen” style
They are delicious, healthy, it takes no time to cook them and they are so cheap!
Pork ribs, sausages and cauliflower Paella
his is a quick and easy “dirty” type of rice which is full of flavour and using everyday ingredients.
TROUT with Spanish chorizo, chickpeas and cabbage
In England we are blessed to get a very good Trout!
Chicory endives, apples and sprouting broccoli paella | Paella de endivias, brecol y manzana
This paella is a good example of how fruits can play an important role in savoury dishes.
Patatas a la Riojana - Chorizo and Potato Stew
Patatas a la Riojana is Rioja’s most emblematic dish!
Grilled cauliflower with guacamato
I found the cooking technique to like cauliflower, grilled and roasted with a light marinade!
Paella Marinera - Seafood Paella | Barón de Ley | The Spanish Chef
The incredible seafood aromas are brought to life through the freshness and earthy richness of the Barón de Ley Blanco
Spanish Chicken Paella | Barón de Ley | The Spanish Chef
Learn to make Omar’s take on the classic Spanish chicken paella in your own home
Baked eggs with chorizo in tomato sauce | Huevos a la flamenca
This traditional Andalusian dish can be prepared in a snip and is ideal for chucking in whatever ingredients you happen to have in the fridge
Pan-fried hake with stewed artichokes and clams in a saffron and hazelnuts sauce
I cooked this dish in March for the BBC1 TV show called Saturday Kitchen. I made it live in just 8 minutes, which tells you that if you are well organized this could be not just a delicious fish dinner to conquer your partner with, but as well it can be done in no time. It relies on the freshness of the fish which is in season right now and through to May.
Papas arrugadas con mojos
Dishes from the Canary Islands pop up every now and then in my family, particularly at my auntie’s house.
Pork shoulder with rice and chimichurri sauce
A super quick and easy recipe for when you need a good dose of protein and iron. We eat this at home every so often as it is delicious and we love the combination of chimichurri sauce with the red kidney beans and the rice.
Baked Tomato and tuna pasta
Some days you just need a good plate of pasta and what I like about this one, is the fact I can cook it whenever is convenient for me (like when I need a break from the computer when working from home) and leave it in the oven ready for later whenever we are starving.
Spanish Creamy Mushrooms Rice
Italian risottos have taken the fame when talking about cooking rice at home, but in Spain, we cook it very similar yet healthier, without the need of using butter and cheese.
Cheese beetburger with roasted corn ribs
I must confess that I haven’t been very impressed with the vegetarian burgers I have tried in the last few years so I’ve put myself the challenge to create one that tastes just as good as some of my favorite beef burgers
Spanish chorizo and potatoes stew
This stew is rich in flavor and is the perfect comfort food, warming and perfect for any winter day. La Rioja, where the famous Spanish wine comes from, is an incredibly fertile area where some of the best fruit and vegetables in the Iberian Peninsula are grown (and that is a big statement).