I hear it all the time. “It must be impossible to be vegetarian in Spain!”. And sure, this country loves pork more than most people love anything. Locals hang legs of ham from their ceilings like they’re gearing up for a long winter, or like …
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 …
One of the first things I noticed about Spain was that people here have a major sweet tooth. At my university, there was a vending machine that students could get coffee from. I oppose these machines in every way. The coffee is terrible, and it …
I’m going to guess that there’s one dish that comes to mind when you think of Spain. It’s paella. I’m also going to tell you that you’re wrong. Wrong, in thinking that this dish is the pride of Spanish cooking. Don’t worry though, because you’re …
Go inside any Spanish kitchen and you’re sure to see paprika. It’s used to make tapas taste better and look better, and tapas wouldn’t be the same without it. Find out why, in my beginner’s guide to pimentón! Some foods go together really well. Bacon …
There’s one thing on Spanish menus that you might not be expecting. It’s a delicious bar snack that comes around once a year, with locals in the south of Spain marking off days in their calendar like kids waiting for Santa. Except they’re adults, and …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Some foods will change your life. Maybe it’s the first time you taste ice cream, or caviar, or chocolate, or champagne—but some foods are so amazing that after trying them once, you know you’re hooked for life. Iberian ham is one of these foods. This …