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 …
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 …
I fell in love last month. I was at a calçotada, a Catalonian festival where you eat a ridiculous amount of calçots. “What are calçots?” you ask. Surprisingly, they’re onions. I say surprisingly because it’s weird to think of Catalans throwing a party where they …
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. …
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 …
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 …
The other day I heard a friend use the phrase “as American as apple pie”. I was surprised because he’s Spanish and that seems like a pretty useless phrase to have learned. But it got me thinking: —”What’s the Spanish version?” It can’t be paella or sangria, …
Ajoblanco is one of summer’s real pleasures. This simple and popular Andalucian soup most likely dates back to the time of the Roman empire. Crushing garlic, stale bread, and almonds in a bowl, Roman legionaries could combine these staple rations with olive oil to make …