Smoked sweet paprika from de la Vera

There’s something magical about a recipe that brings people together, and this Spanish pork recipe does just that. As a chef, I’ve always believed that food is a bridge to memories, emotions, and cherished moments shared with family and friends.

When it comes to easy Spanish recipes, Pimientos del Padrón are one of my favorites to prepare and share. These small green peppers bring a sense of excitement to any meal—they’re quick to make, full of flavor, and sometimes pack a spicy surprise!

As a chef, few dishes embody the essence of Spanish cuisine like a classic Spanish rice recipe. In Spain, rice is much more than a side dish; it's often the star of the meal, bringing family and friends together around a flavorful, vibrant creation.

As a chef, few things are more satisfying than creating a dish that brings people together. In Spain, food is an essential part of our culture, serving as the centerpiece for family gatherings, celebrations, and moments shared with friends. Today, I want to share a recipe close to my heart: Spanish meatballs.

When I think of Spanish gastronomy, pulpo a la gallega always holds a special place in my heart. This dish, originating from the beautiful region of Galicia, is more than just food; it’s a representation of the Spanish way of life—sharing simple, high-quality ingredients with loved ones, enjoying every bite, and creating memories around the table.

When it comes to spanish gastronomy, few dishes embody tradition and comfort as much as the tortilla de patatas. This humble dish has graced Spanish tables for generations, bringing families and friends together.

We don’t only tin tuna in Spain, we have an array of recipes for it. This is one of the recipes my mother cooks at home all the time. She makes a very tasty sauce but, with all respect to my mum, she overcooks the fish to death in a very old fashioned way. I don’t blame her, that is just as how she learnt to cook it! This is my fresher and lighter version of this home classic, which I will cook for her soon; let’s see what she thinks.

In Spain we eat a lot of chickpeas and pulses in general, it’s an important part of our diet. I always have a few tins in my cupboard to rustle up a quick dinner, it saves you a good couple of hours of simmering. This recipe is super healthy and very traditional, you normally find them as a tapa by themselves but today I needed to make a larger meal for us at home so I added a beautiful fillets of plaice which have turned them into a fantastic “plato principal”. It is more common to find this recipe made with spinach but as I have the spring greens on season and it is one of those ingredients not many people knows how to use I thought I would explain how to cook with them really easily. Enjoy!

Artichokes are a special vegetable and they have a liquorice flavour that nothing compares to. In this case, pork is very subtle and not so full of flavour, so there is a nice harmony between the two.

I am a proud “Madrileño” and in my hometown we pride ourselves on how good our patatas bravas are. There is something so special about traditions, they are there for a reason and are unquestionable in a community.