Sangria

Summer is coming and this Spanish cocktail will be perfect to brighten your diner with your friends. Preparation time : 15 min Ingredients 1L of wine (1 bottle of red wine and 1/2 bottle of white wine) 25cl of fruits juice (orange juice, lemon juice, …) 15cl of lemonade 10cl of alcohol (50% of Cointreau…

Ham and cheese croquetas

Here is a typical Spanish tapas recipe to share with family or friends! Ingredients 80g of flour 50ml of milk 4 slices of Serrano ham 150g of grated cheese 1/2 glass of milk 2 eggs 30g of butter 100 g breadcrumbs nutmeg frying oil salt and pepper Preparation Cut the ham into thin slices. Melt…

Oven Baked Barbecue Chicken

Barbecue or Barbacoa in Spanish is an overly popular cooking technique that we’re all familiar with in one way or the other.  With simplicity  being the core factor in this recipe, oven baking makes sure that this dish practically cooks itself. Chicken being the prime ingredient (that can also be substituted with pork ribs depending on…

Mexican kitchen – Enchiladas

Mexican cuisine is a fusion of different cuisines. The basis of Mexican cuisine lies in the Aztec culture. Later on, the Spanish kitchen became the big influence. Also, the French kitchen has had treatment on Mexican cuisine, and especially in the field of some cooking methods and preparations of sauces and bread. Tortilla dishes occupy…

Stuffed peppers for a boost of vitamins

Peppers originate from Central America and was brought to Europe around 1500 by Spaniards. After Spain and Portugal in Europe, it was initially mainly Italy where the peppers were appreciated as a crop. The pepper is a healthy vegetable that can be eaten every day. The amount of vitamin C is high, with the red…

Homemade Iced Tea!

 Homemade Iced Tea! You can follow the steps below for this amazing, delicious, easy making Iced Tea! The ingredients you will need: Tea bag – it can be your favorite flavor (herbal, fruit); 3 slices of orange; Grenadine or mango syrup; Fresh rosmarine; Ice cubes. Preparation: Pour hot water into a cocktail mixer along with…

Warm Chili con carne for cold days

Days are getting shorter and colder. Instead of drinking hot tea, try to warm up with delicious Chili con carne. It’s one of the most popular Spanish food.   Time: 45 minutes Serving: 4 Ingredients 1 big onion, chopped in slices 1 tablespoon of oil 2 cloves of garlic, chopped 1 teaspoon of cayenne 500g…

Traditional Catalan dessert – xuixos

Xuixos may sound Chinese, however, it’s one Catalan traditional desserts! Xuixos are deep-fried pastries. Their pronunciation is “shoo-shoo”. They are from Girona, in the northeast of Catalonia. Xuixos are coated with a thin layer of crystallised sugar on the outside, whereas inside there is fluffy crema Catalana. Yummy! Time: around an hour Serving: 12 Ingredients…

Fideua – Spanish Paella with noodles

Do you know fideua? Perhaps, you know paella. Fideua isn’t very different than this very popular dish in Spain. Fideua is paella, but instead of rice, it’s served with noodles. The name comes from the noodles, fideus, which are used to prepare the dish. Time: 1 hour Serving: 4-5 people Ingredients 400g of fideus 500g…