Some nights I have a really tough time thinking of a dish to make and I turn to the weird and wonderful. Sometimes my family love it…sometimes not so much! This little gem is definitely a keeper and was absolutely mouth wateringly delicious! This recipe comes together really quickly. The most time consuming bit is…
Mediterranean Dishes
Braised Oxtail in Pedro Ximénez Sherry
Who doesn’t love the rich unctuous taste of well cooked oxtail? Nothing quite beats that fall apart tenderness and stick to your ribs richness that is braised oxtails…Yum! Braised oxtail in Pedro Ximénez sherry is a definite must try recipe. I guarantee you that it will go down a treat at the next family dinner…
Pork Belly and Grilled Peach Salad
Summer is quickly coming to an end here in sunny Spain and we are trying to squeeze as many cool dishes and salads into our evening meals as possible. I made this pork belly and grilled peach salad after having some crispy beer braised pork left over and thought it would pair really well with…
Easy Mediterranean Herb and Spice Mix
I love using this easy Mediterranean herb and spice mix on almost anything! It is really simple to whip up a batch and it adds a tremendous flavour to whatever you use it on. Simply mix dried thyme, dried oregano, granulated garlic, black pepper, roaster ground coriander and cumin, hot or sweet smoked Spanish paprika…
Easy Tropical Shrimp Salad
It’s still salads at home and I wouldn’t have it any other way with this heat we are currently experiencing. The more I can stay away from a hot stove and oven the better. This easy tropical shrimp salad comes together really quickly and is simply delicious as a salad or dip for corn chips!…
Creamy Seafood Salad
It’s salad week at our house and I decided to put a twist on the classic potato salad by adding some not so traditional ingredients. How did it turn out? Scrumptious! I started off with a simple potato salad base, boiled potato cubed, boiled eggs, mayonnaise and seasoning. I then added additional ingredients including grated…
Spanish Marinated Artichokes
I absolutely love artichokes! In salads, as a pizza topping or just plain with some aioli or homemade mayonnaise. We have been having a salad week at home as it has been excruciatingly hot and I decided I would try my hand at marinating some bottled artichokes to give them a bit of a kick….
Watermelon, Blueberry Caprese Salad
The best thing about summer is lounging outside, relaxing with friends and family and salads! There is nothing worse than slaving over a hot stove in summer so salads and grilling are the way to go. This watermelon, blueberry caprese salad is stunning and pairs really well with all kinds of grilled protein. I have…
The Best Gambas Pil Pil
This garlicky spicy prawn dish is simply delectable. Here is my take on the classic Spanish tapa, my best gambas pil pil recipe.