Spanish Cold Soup with a Fruity Twist | Refreshing Savory Pear Gazpacho

Salads & Soups, Fruits

Beat the summer heat by staying cool with a bowl of refreshing savory Pear Gazpacho, inspired by the traditional Spanish cold soup. No stove required! One of my favorite summer fruits is a perfectly ripe and juicy pear. Getting a small bucket of seasonal pears is a...

Volver Roundup for June’s Food ‘n Flix

Exotic World Recipes, Recipes from food films and TV

Who needs a drink? I smell blood and salivate over every delicious dish for the Volver Roundup with Food ‘n Flix. Like in the movie, this is a powerhouse recipe roundup by amazing women. Wow where did June go? I mean really what happened to this month. It is...

Tortilla de Morcilla | Spanish Omelette with Blood Sausage

Exotic World Recipes, Main Course, Recipes from food films and TV

This Tortilla de Morcilla, or Spanish Omelette with Blood Sausage, is a delicious revelation with each new bite. In Spain omelettes are always made with potatoes, and the secret to success is sweating them in a lot of olive oil before adding the eggs. Yes, yes, I am...

An Andalusian Polea Porridge with Roasted Celery Root

Breakfast & Brunch, Exotic World Recipes, Recipes from food films and TV

Imagine yourself poor and starving, making the best with what you have to feed your family. This is exactly how the Andalusian Polea Porridge was created, a common dish consumed during the Spanish Civil War. Sometimes you come across a recipe that is quite plain. But...

Sopa de Ajo, a Brilliant Rustic Spanish Garlic Soup with a Poached Egg

Exotic World Recipes, Salads & Soups

Garlic lovers rejoice! Enjoy a beautiful bowl of Sopa de Ajo, a rustic Spanish garlic soup accompanied by poached eggs and grilled bread. The traditional Sopa de Ajo is said to have been created by Castillian shepherds looking for a way to stay extra warm during...