Andalucian Fish Stew
Living close to the coast in the province of Cadiz in SW Andalucia, we are never short of two things, plenty of freshly caught delicious fish and an abundance of sunshine. However, as winter draws in and the days get cooler, the food I cook becomes warmer and richer, and my fish stew is a […]
Spanish Ajo Blanco – Almond & Garlic Gazpacho
Summer has arrived and the tomatoes are becoming sun kissed. It’s the time of year when gazpacho starts to appear on menus here in Andalucia. This style of chilled raw soup is totally energising on a hot day – especially when served alongside a copa of equally chilled Fino! Normally the word GAZPACHO refers to […]
Delicious Tuna & Potato Salad Recipe
The simplest ingredients can make the best Spanish dishes – and what could be better than a filling, nutritious and delicious tuna and potato salad dressed with the finest (Andalucian, naturally) extra virgin olive oil and Sherry vinegar? This is a complete meal in itself, and is the perfect picnic dish for lunch on one of […]
Annie B’s Alternative Christmas Cake Recipe
My Alternative Christmas Cake The festive season is upon us, and with it, inevitably, Christmas cake. If the traditional British Christmas cake just isn’t for you, why not give my alternative Spanish recipe a try this year? A wedge of this fabulous tart, served with a glass of Cream Sherry (trust me – Harveys Bristol […]
Spanish Garlic Prawns Recipe – Gambas al Ajillo
Spanish Garlic Prawns – Gambas al Ajillo is a classic Spanish tapas dish, served in bars up and down the country. My take on this spicy garlic prawn recipe could hardly be simpler, quicker or more delicious. Spanish Garlic Prawns – Gambas al Ajillo This is perfect for any time of the year, as […]
Fig and Mozzarella Salad – a nod to Italy from my Spanish kitchen
A fabulous summer salad of sweet, ripe figs and soft buffala mozzarella, perfectly balanced with freshly toasted Iberian pine nuts and crisp salad leaves. All dressed lightly with quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) and a squirt of Jerez Sherry vinegar. Delicious on its own as a starter with warm bread to mop up what’s […]
Healthy Tuna Salad Recipe with Egg & Olives
In Spain we’re blessed with an abundant supply of top quality tinned tuna in olive oil. It is also extremely affordable and forms part of the daily diet. More often than not, any house salad here will feature some juicy chunks of tinned tuna. In every single bar in Vejer, one of the most popular […]
Love Chorizo? Then you will love this fabulous Chorizo & Chestnut Soup
Chorizo & chestnut soup was always one of my favourites, even long before I discovered Vejer and the exceptional chorizo Iberico of Paco Melero, my butcher, here in Vejer. It had a lot going for it because not only was it easily made, it was always incredibly popular. I would serve it as part of […]
Pestiños – A Sweet Treat for Cadiz Carnival
One of the things I love most about living in Vejer is that this corner of Andalucia has so much to offer throughout the year. Residents of Cadiz spend all year preparing for the city’s Carnival – held annually in February/March and centred on Shrove Tuesday. It’s a riot of colour, music and fun, and […]
Mouth-watering Mojama Tuna Recipe from Bar 44
With centuries of tuna fishing comes real expertise in the preparation, cooking and preservation of the fish. Local specialists such as Herpac (Herpac.com) in Barbate, the tuna capital of the Costa de la Luz in southern Andalucia, sell the most fabulous tuna treats. Preserved in oil or pork fat, they’re sometimes smoked or canned, or in […]
