Recent Posts Tagged With 'olive oil'

• Spanish Olive Oil Flavours

  Posted on Wednesday August 19th, 2009 at 06:17 in olives, olive oil

  Varieties of Spanish olives differ thus producing oils with different flavours, some olive oils are better for example with salads or fish, others with red meats and for marinading. Here we have a simple guide detailing the most popular varieties of ...

• Jaen Gourmet Olive Oil

  Posted on Tuesday August 18th, 2009 at 04:41 in andalucia, olive oil

  Is your olive oil on the table with the salt and pepper? We believe that it should be! The Spanish consume large amounts of olive oil and also use it in almost every recipe - even chips are cooked in olive oil.The region of Jaen is regarded as the ol...

• Spanish Beef Recipes (Spicy beef kebabs)

  Posted on Monday August 10th, 2009 at 06:33 in beef, vegetables, vinegar, barbeque, olive oil, paprika

  Spanish beef kebabs are one of only a few Spanish beef or "tenera" recipes as certainly in Andalucia the more popular meats are lamb and pork. In Granada the production of beef is minimal however if you look hard enough you will discover a family run...

• Serrano Ham and Melon Tapas

  Posted on Wednesday July 8th, 2009 at 10:31 in fruit, olive oil, serrano ham

  Serrano ham and melon is a real classic here in Andalucia during the summer months. Very easy to make and incredibly healthy! The sweetness of the melon compliments the ham perfectly - an explosion of summer flavour! One other thing to consider with...

• Serrano Ham Pieces

  Posted on Thursday June 25th, 2009 at 09:37 in salad, olive oil, serrano ham, customer info

  Serrano ham pieces are great if you don't need a full ham, they are of course boneless, easy to carve and unlike full leg serrano hams can be kept in the fridge. Looking after your ham piece is very simple and much the same as a full ham - simply ru...

• Recipe for Dogfish

  Posted on Saturday June 13th, 2009 at 05:35 in Herbs, seafood, olive oil

  This Basque style Dogfish recipe is quick and easy making it ideal for a family supper. The garlic and chili really add something special to this succulent, meaty fish.You will need:4 thick Dogfish fillets (skin and bone removed)4 cloves garlic, pe...

• Swordfish with lemon pepper dressing

  Posted on Wednesday May 6th, 2009 at 05:32 in vegetables, seafood, olive oil

  A really quick and easy seasonal recipe which reminds me of those long lunches we all enjoy on holiday either in beach front restaurants or evenings on the terrace.You will need (serves 4):4 swordfish steaksGenerous amount of freshly ground black pe...

• Summer Fruit

  Posted on Sunday May 3rd, 2009 at 09:34 in gardening, fruit, olive oil

  Well it is summer so we are getting fruity! Strawberries and oranges go great after a dish like these Monkfish & Serrano Ham parcels - don't forget a splash of good extra virgin olive oil and a little pepper for the strawberries.Next up: For May we ...

• Spanish Bacalao Salad with Oranges

  Posted on Friday April 10th, 2009 at 08:01 in salad, vinegar, seafood, olives, olive oil

  This bright and exotic salad of salt cod and oranges is my own take on the traditional Remojon introduced by the Moors. Typically served as a tapas dish, I also love this as a simple and satisfying summer salad. You will need:1/2 kilo salt cod, soak...

• Roasted Tomatoes

  Posted on Tuesday March 10th, 2009 at 08:50 in gardening, olive oil

  It just wouldn't be Andalucia without those vine ripened tomatoes... Lovely side dish and fabulous flavours...Ingredients:12 large ripe vine tomatoes2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar3 tablespoons olive oilA sprinkle of caster sugarSalt to seasonHow to ...

• Tapas Recipe Kits

  Posted on Saturday February 21st, 2009 at 08:27 in salad, Herbs, spices, equipment, salsa, vegetables, christmas, seafood, olive oil, pancetta, paprika, chorizo

  Have you ever fancied creating your own Bacalao Fritters, Fabada Asturiana or Gambas as Pil Pil?Following on from our recipe for the Orce "Fire" Chorizo last year we decided to create some authentic recipe kits for popular Spanish dishes which make ...

• Green Gold

  Posted on Saturday January 31st, 2009 at 08:11 in olive oil, customer info

  "Green Gold from Catalunya"Its not every day a Spanish product comes along that excels in every department but when Chris and Jennifer Davenport approached us a few weeks ago and said "would you like to try our olive oil" of course we said yes.Known ...

• Squid & Chorizo Salad

  Posted on Saturday January 10th, 2009 at 03:41 in salad, seafood, olive oil, chorizo

  Spanish chorizo as well as being a tapa can be used as an ingredient in all kinds of Spanish recipes. Here we have a winter salad with fried calamari and chorizo picante (hot) on a bed of spinach leaves.1. Wash and clean the spinach leaves and place ...

• Spanish Ham Tapas

  Posted on Tuesday December 16th, 2008 at 08:21 in olive oil, serrano ham

  Sometimes the simplest of tapas are all that is required. An unplanned visit from friends or family, something quick to rustle up or a snack in front of your favourite TV programme...Serrano ham is used in all sorts of dishes in Spain but it really c...

• Top 40 Tapas

  Posted on Wednesday December 3rd, 2008 at 07:40 in salad, Herbs, lomo, vegetables, christmas, seafood, peppers, olives, olive oil, paella, chorizo, kebabs

  Top 40 Spanish Tapas, spice up the Christmas season with a range of tapas dishes to impress the guests and create a spread like no other with some authentic food. Here we have a list of the top 40 tapas dishes served up in and around the village of O...

• Serrano Ham & Spinach Salad

  Posted on Monday November 24th, 2008 at 07:28 in vegetables, vinegar, olive oil, paprika, serrano ham

  Serrano ham, a superb ingredient in Spanish cooking. Besides from being a gourmet ham in its own right the Spanish ham is also used regularly in cooking. Take chicken or steak "granadina" for example, the flavour from the diced jamon adds some spect...