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Tapas a Bite of Spain is filled with scrumptious cold salads, sauces, dips and dressings, bite-sized bits of the best Spanish cured hams and aged cheeses, traditional flavours off the griddle and out of the frying pan and a host of options for serving up everything from Spanish potato tortillas to fresh anchovies or autumn mushrooms.
Recipe for Meatballs in Saffron-Almond Sauce by Janet Mendel from the book - Tapas, a bite of Spain.
This is an Andalucian favourite. It is normally prepared to order and served in small individual ramekins. Make sure you mop the delicious oil with some bread! Heat the olive oil to gently fry the chopped garlic and the peppers. Add the shrimp and fry for one more minute. Remove from heat and serve sizzling hot.
Recipe for Ham croquettes, one of the very popular Tapas that you will see in Spain, by Janet Mendel from the book - Tapas, a bite of Spain.
When we think of Spain, tapas are one of the first things that comes to mind. The delicious little plates of goodness that go perfectly with a caña of beer or a glass of wine are an icon of Spain, so spend some time hopping from bar to bar tasting them. There are so many to try, from gambas al pil pil and tortilla de patatas to albondigas (meatballs) and Russian salad, you'll never get bored of them.
Recipe for Marinated Fried Fish by Janet Mendel from the book - Tapas, a bite of Spain.
Recipe for the ever popular Russian Salad that you will see on the counter of many tapas bars in Andalucia.
Step out of the Andalusian sunshine. Just follow the crowds through this little doorway, into the cool interior of a typical bodega or wine bar. Multi-coloured tiles line the walls while clay-tiled floors shine with the patina of years of footsteps. Barrels of wine are stacked behind the bar. From wooden beams hang whole hams and links of sausages, ropes of garlic and peppers.
Cut off the wing tips and discard (or save for stock). Divide each wing into two joings. Sprinkle chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Lightly smash the garlic cloves to split the skins, but do not peel them. Heat the oil in a deep frying pan or cazuela (earthenware casserole). Add the chicken pieces and garlic to the oil and sauté them very slowly.
Kasper Nielsen and Andalucia's finest ingredients.
Toast the salt cod over a flame or under the grill until it is lightly browned and softened. Put it in a bowl of water while preparing the remaining ingredients. Arrange the orange and onion slices on a plate. Whisk the garlic with the oil, vinegar and red pepper flakes. Drain the cod and remove all skin and bones.
Recipe for Potato "bombs" with meat filling by Janer Mendel from the book - Tapas, a bite of Spain.
Wineries are located throughout this region and many of the larger companies offer tours of the facility via guides that explain the processes involved and can answer your questions regarding how wine production differs in Andalucía from that in other parts of Spain and the rest of the world.
Andalucia is known for its year-round growing season, producing fruits and vegetables even through the winter.
Baked sea bass with mussels and parsley beurre blanc. Kasper Nielsen will revolutionise the way you see Andalucia's finest ingredients. Baked sea bass with mussels and parsley beurre blanc.
Veal filet with French onions, asparagus, celery purée and thyme sauce with new potatoes. Kasper Nielsen will revolutionise the way you see Andalucia's finest ingredients. Veal filet with French onions, asparagus, celery purée and thyme sauce with new potatoes.
Many visitors to Spain have never seen a quince ( membrillo) fruit growing. The quince is a fragrant, yellow fruit that resembles a cross between an apple and a pear, Katie shares the recipe
Andalucian cuisine is generally simple and tasty. In this section you'll find recipes that bring the flavours of this region to your kitchen no matter where you are in the world.
Andalucia, with its rich history and cultural heritage, is a treasure trove for art and history enthusiasts. The region's cities, each with its unique character, boast a wide array of fascinating museums that offer a glimpse into the region's past and present.
Jaén Province Museums: Museo Catedralicio, Museo del Alto Guadalquivir, Museo de la Carolina, Museo Arqueológico and more.
