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Perfect Quinoa, Every Time & 3 Ways to Play It
This super food seed is as good for you as it is versatile and tasty. But it can be a little difficult to cook it right. You just need patience and a little time, but it saves really well in the fridge or the freezer, so take your time and make a big batch. You […]
Papas Arrugadas, Spanish Wrinkled Potatoes
If you visit Spain’s Canary Islands, you’ll see platters of wrinkled potatoes, known as Papas Arrugadas, served with their equally famous salsas, known as mojos. This wrinkled potato recipe couldn’t be easier. You’ll just need a heavy hand with some Mediterranean sea salt or live close enough to fill a bucket with water from the […]
Charred Zucchini, Basil & Hazelnuts
This recipe is a classic example of what I like to call “flavor layering”. A simple way to add more depth, taste and nutrition to any dish. Charred or grilled zucchini with fresh basil, toasted hazelnuts and shaved parmesan packs so many healthy qualities in its many layers of flavor. What a yummy way to […]
Best Ever Butter Beans
Just a handful of ingredients like coriander, olive oil, tomatoes, butter beans and, of course a few Mediterranean flavor staples like lemon, garlic and herbs turn this into an incredibly creamy, flavorful way to serve these super healthy beans in a totally addictive dish.
Best Spanish Patatas Bravas Ever!
If you go anywhere in Spain and visit a tapas bar or cafe, they will ALWAYS offer the best roasted potatoes in Spain with awesome sauce. They call it Patatas Bravas and it’s one of the dishes that will determine if you ever go back. When they get it right, they have customers for life! […]
Tortilla de Potato Chips
A bag of potato chips and 8 eggs make a authentic Spanish TAPA so simple you won’t believe it. It’s a real Tortilla Española but so much easier. I learned this technique from world-famous chef Ferran Adriá and have been grateful ever since. It takes minutes to fix a super healthy lunch for less than […]
Spanish Potato Omelette “Tortilla Española”
This popular Spanish tortilla espanola creates total tourist confusion in bars all over Spain. You think you know what a tortilla is? Well, in Spain, it’s not that flat thing you wrap burritos in! It’s a Spanish Potato Omelette, better known as a Tortilla Española. It’s very simple to make with only three ingredients and […]
