Tag: tapas

My Ajoblanco Recipe: Spain’s garlic and almond soup

My Ajoblanco Recipe: Spain’s garlic and almond soup

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 

Espinacas con Garbanzos: Seville’s Classic Spinach and Chickpea Stew

Espinacas con Garbanzos: Seville’s Classic Spinach and Chickpea Stew

Espinacas con garbanzos has been one of my favourite dishes ever since I first arrived in Spain. This simple but delicious stew of spinach and chickpeas is one of Seville’s most iconic dishes, served in pretty much every traditional bar across the city! When I tried 

How to Make “Salmorejo” (like gazpacho but better)

How to Make “Salmorejo” (like gazpacho but better)

Visit Andalucía in summer and you’re sure to fall in love with one dish: salmorejo. It’s not just that it’s delicious (which it definitely is), it’s also the perfect antidote for the sweltering heat of southern Spain! Much like it’s skinnier brother, gazpacho, salmorejo is a cold soup 

Going HAM on Jamón: Where to Eat Spanish Ham in Seville

Going HAM on Jamón: Where to Eat Spanish Ham in Seville

There’s something magical about Spanish ham. It’s one of those foods that just keeps tasting better the more you eat it and the more you learn about it. Not only that, but it also carries an astonishing amount of flavour and history, especially considering that