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Easy Steamed Mussels in Tomato Sauce
These easy steamed mussels in tomato sauce are a quickly made and sure to impress. Even my toddler loves scooping up the sauce with the empty shells. …
Homemade Salt Cured Anchovy Fillets
Homemade salt cured anchovy fillets are easy to make, healthy, and very tasty. Some of the foods that I now love I once thought I hated. I …
Pumpkin Fritters – Buñuelos de Calabaza (Grain Free)
Popular in the Valencian region of Spain, these pumpkin fritters or buñuelos de calabaza are probably the most requested treat during the …
Celebrating Saint Anthony of Abbot, Patron Saint of the Animals
Some of you have been showing interest in reading more about life here in Spain, so I decided to start sharing more about some of the different local …
How to Make Carob Flour
Living in Spain on a mountain, I have several wild carob trees growing in my yard. By this time of year most of the carob pods have matured and fallen …
Easy Strawberry Melon Gazpacho Soup
Cool and refreshing, this strawberry melon gazpacho is a fun new way to enjoy this Spanish classic soup without using any tomatoes. I hate tomatoes! …
Salsa Rosa – The Pink Spanish Cocktail Sauce
Salsa rosa, a pink cocktail sauce that is extremely popular in Spain, is creamy, sweet, and tangy. It’s commonly used as a salad dressing or a …
Calamares al Vino Tinto: Red Wine Braised Squid
This braised squid is slowly cooked with red wine and onions, making a sweet sauce that you’ll want to dip your bread into. Squid is one of …
Pulpo a la Gallega (Galician Style Octopus)
Pulpo a la Gallega, Galician Style Octopus, is one of my favorite seafood dishes. Simple, yet flavorful, it’s an easy dish to prepare, yet sure …
Easy Aioli Recipe (All-i-oli/Alioli): Traditional vs. Modern
The perfect accompaniment to fish, rice dishes, bread, or anything that could benefit from a creamy, garlic sauce, this easy aioli recipe will be …
Mantecados and Polvorones: Typical Spanish Christmas Cookies Recipe
Soft and crumbly, mantecados and polvorones are the most popular Christmas cookies here in Spain. Learn how to make them at home with this recipe. …
Tarta de Santiago (St. James Cake) – A Spanish Almond Cake
The Tarta de Santiago, also known as the St. James Cake, is a naturally gluten-free traditional Spanish almond cake which can be easily …
Coconut Flan Recipe
This coconut flan recipe doesn’t use condensed or evaporated milk; only real food ingredients. It’s sweet, creamy, and delicious. So, last …
How to Make a Guitar Cake with Fondant
Learn how to make a guitar cake, covered in fondant, step-by-step. I made this acoustic guitar cake for the music festival in our neighborhood. A few …