Empanadas get their name from the Spanish word “empanar”, which means to fold a dough over a filling. The small stuffed pockets originated in Spain, but empanadas are eaten all over the world, especially in South American countries.
A simple soup with Spanish roots and a rumbling, addictive garlic flavor that feels like a bit of a luxury when optimized with a poached egg on top.
Here’s a tapa of the late summer harvest of grilled red peppers, onions, zucchini, eggplant and garlic. The dish has an obvious affinity with the Provençal ratatouille.
Agua de Valencia is a lovely Spanish drink with cava for summer cosy moments and garden parties. The refreshing drink originates from Valencia and consists of sweet, fresh oranges, bubbly cava and a little kick of gin and vodka.
Start your morning with a healthy smoothie that provides both energy and nutrition. Here are recipes for three Spanish smoothies with apples, oatmeal, pomegranate and celery, among others.
Fried aubergines with honey (berenjenas a la miel) is a simple Spanish dish that tastes great on a tapas table. They are crispy and not as hard to make as they look.
Pinchos morunos is a typical Spanish tapa, especially on the menu in Andalusia. Pinchos morunos means “Moorish spears” and originates from the Moors who ruled the Iberian Peninsula for more than 600 years.
Gazpacho is an Andalusian soup that is eaten cold. The color can vary from orange to red, depending on how ripe the tomatoes are. Gazpacho is tasty and easy to make.
This Spanish mazarin cake tastes fantastic. The recipe was developed by cookbook author Tina Scheftelowitz and became her signature cake when she ran a B&B in Frigiliana.
Freshly fried, crispy churros are a classic hit during the winter months. You can easily make churros at home and fill the house with the wonderful aroma. Here’s the recipe for churros and tips on what to serve with them.