Preparation Time: approx 1 hr It’s Sunday here in Andalucia, Spain & the traditional day for families to come together & share the cooking experience that is Paella. There is much debate about what is, & what isn’t Paella. To the Valencians, the recipe for Paella is sacred & only refers to the traditional dish…
Category: Spanish Food
Tinto de Verano – Spain
Approx Time to Make: 10 mins Tinto de Verano is a refreshing combination of red wine and lemonade or soda. It’s what we drink in Spain in the summertime — usually instead of sangria. Whilst we are talking wine, please remember that not all wine is vegan because of the ingredients used in the making (such…
Vegan Spanish Chorizo
Approx Time to Prep: 15 mins (+ 1hr to Steam) You may, or not be a fan of faux meat, but Chorizo is one of those ingredients that just goes so well with so many things – you’ll definitely be a fan of this recipe. From Spanish Rice to Pizza; from Tapas to Paella this…
Traditional Sangria & Tropical Sangria – Spain
Approx Time to Make: 10 mins Spanish Sangria– it’s one of Spain’s most popular yet misunderstood drinks! Tourists love it, locals tend to drink it very rarely … But why? Sangria is a heavy drink, with not only red wine, but usually brandy. It’s also fruit laden, so the Spanish tend only to drink it…
GF Vegan Spanish Tortilla
Prep & Cooking Time: 30 mins Living in Spain, Tortilla Español is a staple dish here, whether it’s a slither on top of crusty bread for tapas; or served whole as a main. Traditionally the potatoes are cooked in olive oil; but if you are Spanish, please don’t read any further 😉 … I normally…
Pisto (Spanish Stew)
What is Pisto? Pisto is a hearty Spanish ‘stew’. It’s more reminiscent of ratatouille, but it’s finely chopped & sweeter. I had a bumper crop of aubergines, tomatoes & garlic, so I didn’t use courgettes which are traditional ingredients in this dish. It’s delicious with crusty bread or as a side. Ingredients: What you Need…
Watermelon Gazpacho
(you can use beetroot or strawberries if you don’t like/have watermelon) Prep time 15 minutes As I write this, Europe is in the middle of a heatwave & the last thing I feel like doing is cooking. However, I have a bumper harvest of homegrown tomatoes that I need to use. What’s easy & cooling?…
Rice Pudding Two Ways: Rum n’ Raisin & Traditional Arroz Con Leche
Approx Time to Make: 15 mins My mum used to open a tin of rice pudding on days we came home from school ‘starvin’. At weekends she would sometimes make us a homemade one topped with cinnamon. In summer, my favourite ice-cream flavour used to be rum & raisin, so… Could I combine the two…
Vegan Croquetas de Puerro (Potato & Leek Croquettes)
Approx Time to Make: 45 mins What encapsulates holiday memories full of sunshine & the sound of a gentle lapping clear warm sea, than a selection of Spanish Tapas? A what better to revive those memories with friends by sharing a selection of vegan tapas dishes? Ingredients: 🥬1 large leek Sautéed 🥬1 large potato cooked…
Habas con ‘Chorizo’ Tapas (Broad Beans with Vegan Chorizo)
Approx Time to Make: 20 mins The region of Granada in Andalucia, is one of the few regions in Spain (especially in the South) that still offers free #tapas with your drink (& I’m not talking a dish of olives or crisps but often a hearty plateful of food). Habas con ‘Chorizo’This dish is traditionally…
Dawn's Plant Kitchen 