Cuisine: Spanish

Mandarin and Almond Cake: Bake the Isolation Away

Mandarin and Almond Cake: Bake the Isolation Away

I’ve decided that cake is the best way to get through the coronavirus crisis. It seems that every baker and their dog is using all this extra time at home to dust off old recipes, or invent completely new ones. Like all millennials, I’ve produced 

Strawberry Gazpacho Recipe

Strawberry Gazpacho Recipe

There’s one thing I am certain of in life. When it’s February in Seville, I’m making strawberry gazpacho! This is the peak of strawberry season in southern Spain, when the fruit is at its ripest, juiciest, and most delicious. Spain is the world’s biggest producer 

Spanish Orange and Almond Cake Recipe

Spanish Orange and Almond Cake Recipe

I fell in love with this Spanish orange and almond cake before I ever lived in Spain! When I was a plain old barista in Australia, I’d serve dark shots of espresso alongside slices of this deliciously moist, nutty and citrus-packed cake. The orange, bittersweet 

Traditional Dulce de Leche Recipe

Traditional Dulce de Leche Recipe

I’d never tried dulce de leche before I came to Spain. In fact, I wasn’t even sure what it was! And when a friend from Seville told me it was a sweet caramel made from milk, I figured my Spanish was worse than I realised. 

Spanish Brown Rice Pudding (Arroz con Leche) Recipe

Spanish Brown Rice Pudding (Arroz con Leche) Recipe

Is there any dessert more versatile than rice pudding? If so, keep it to yourself. Because when it comes to Spanish desserts, arroz con leche (Spanish rice pudding) is just about my favourite thing in the world. It’s a dish that can be made in 

Torrijas: The Spanish Dessert You’ve Been Missing

Torrijas: The Spanish Dessert You’ve Been Missing

Think fast: Name three Spanish desserts. It’s not the easiest thing in the world to do. You start with flan—that’s easy. But where next? Maybe you’re thinking of crema catalana, the Catalonian version of the French crème brûlée. If you’re more familiar with Spanish cuisine 

Just 3 Ingredients: My Spanish Tortilla Recipe

Just 3 Ingredients: My Spanish Tortilla Recipe

Let’s face it: There’s nothing more Spanish than the tortilla española, Spain’s classic potato omelette. It’s even in the country’s flag! (It’s what the yellow stands for) It’s simple, tasty, and only uses the most classic of Spanish ingredients—potatoes, eggs, and high-quality olive oil. Sure, there 

Strawberry Salmorejo: A Cold Soup For Any Occasion

Strawberry Salmorejo: A Cold Soup For Any Occasion

I wasn’t prepared for how much cold soup people eat in southern Spain. It’s everywhere! There are so many different kinds of soups here, too. Aside from the famous gazpacho, you also have cold soups based on almonds (check out my ajoblanco recipe if that