Just to keep you up to date with what’s going on in European cuisine trends, we came across this somewhat tongue in cheek article in the UK Guardian newspaper, which you may find of interest. We cannot imagine our great Michelin Starred chefs in Spain, nor for that matter, their numerous and dedicated guests, even contemplating Read more
Ingredients for Traditional Spanish Passion Cocktail (Cóctel de Pasión):
- 2 oz gold Tequila
- 3 oz Cranberry Juice
- 1 oz Lime juice
- 2 oz Grand Marnier
- Lime slices for garnish
Preparation for traditional Spanish Recipe:
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INGREDIENTS FOR TRADITIONAL SPANISH MARINATED ANCHOVIES:
6 SERVINGS:
1 kilo Fresh Anchovies (Boquerones)
INGREDIENTS FOR TRADITIONAL SPANISH PORK WITH LEMON : 4 SERVINGS:
– 600g Pork Fillet
– Handful of green olives (de-stone if you prefer)
– Handful of black olives (de-stone if you prefer) Read more
INGREDIENTS FOR TRADITIONAL SPANISH BEEF CARPACCIO- 6 SERVINGS:
– 600g Fresh Sirloin Steak
– 50g Parmesan or Gran Pardano Cheese, sliced into curls on a cheese mandolin
– 2 tablespoons of good Virgin Olive Oil
– Juice of half a Lemon
– Salt and freshly ground black Pepper
PREPARATION OF TRADITIONAL SPANISH CARPACCIO
Wrap the meat in cling-film and put it in the freezer for 2 hours. When it is frozen, slice it very thinly with your sharpest knife. Read more
Around about a decade ago, when I first came to live in Catalunia, Spain, I was driving along the main road towards Pals when I saw a banner across the street – slowing down a little I read the letters Calçotada and as a translation of the ongoing words, “fresh Calçots (Catalan Barbecued Onions) on the barbecue. Wondering what it was all about I suggested to my friends we went along and that is just what we did!
Flan, or caramel cream is just about Spain’s National pudding – to be found on virtually every Menu del Dia (Menu of the Day). This is not a flan as we know it, it is a caramel cream, a custard with a melted caramel top – somewhat like a Crème Brulee. In this recipe orange juice is used rather than milk – it makes a perfect light sweet. Read more
From last Friday, 28 January to Sunday, 6 February, 2011 Barcelona is cheap and cheerful! Barcelona Opportunity Week offers is really a great bargain – with special offers at exclusive hotels such as Mandarin Oriental or W, or Majestic or even the flamboyant new Hotel Museum Bagués, with rooms at 50% off the normal price. Read more
Last week, we made a short visit to 41º Cocktail bar in Barcelona, Spain, owned by Spanish chefs, Ferran & Albert Adria. 41º is a very singular place, a classic Cocktail Bar but with a unique and very creative gastronomy – here the creativity has no limits! The entrance to Ferran Adria 41º Cocktail Bar, which is situated on the Parallel in Barcelona, is discreet and gives the suggestion that it is a private club, but behind this somewhat austere and secretive façade we discovered a tiny bar with masses of personality. Read more
Croquetas are ubiquitous in Spain, although they most likely originate from the French ‘croquettes’. Their beauty lies in the bechamel base which is then mixed with your particular ingredient of choice to give it a characteristic flavour. The possibilities are almost endless – in this recipe we have used prawns. Read more