We ate Sarde in Saor standing at a little bacaro in Venice, spritz in hand, picking up silky sweet-and-sour sardines with tiny forks while people spilled into the laneway around us. It was one of those perfect travel food moments where something simple becomes unforgettable. If you’ve never had it before, Sarde in Saor is…
Tag: Tapas Recipe
Spanish Octopus (Pulpo a la Gallega)
One of the best things I ate in Spain was Spanish Octopus (Pulpo a la Gallega)— a Galician-style dish that’s as simple as it is delicious. The first time I tried it was at Mercat de la Boqueria in Barcelona. Served warm on a wooden plate, dressed with nothing more than olive oil, sea salt,…
Tortilla de Patatas (Spanish Potato Omelette)
No trip to Spain is complete without eating at least one slice of tortilla de patatas. You’ll find it everywhere—from bustling market bars and family-run bodegas to petrol stations, where it’s served by the slice with a side of crusty bread. It’s a dish that speaks to Spain’s genius for making something extraordinary out of…
Pan con Tomate (Spanish Tomato Bread)
Pan con Tomate is one of those dishes that shows how a few perfect ingredients can create something unforgettable. You’ll see it everywhere in Spain — at tapas bars, markets, and casual terraces — but one of my strongest memories is sitting in the hot afternoon sun in Seville, drink in hand, watching the world…
Chorizo with Chickpeas and Cider: A modern twist on a Spanish classic
I’ve been writing a series of recipes inspired by a recent trip to Spain, and one of the things I loved most was the variety of regional tapas—small plates that vary wildly depending on where you are. In northern Spain, particularly Asturias, cider features heavily in cooking, often paired with chorizo and beans or chickpeas…