Recipes & Hogs Blog

Conservas: A Healthy Spanish Treat

by david larrad August 04, 2021

If you’ve passed by the canned seafood section at the grocery store, it may conjure less-than-appetizing associations in your mind of tinned fish. Canned seafood is available in a wide range of quality so splurging for high quality conservas is not only a fun way to experience Spanish culture but may also convince even the most staunch cynic that tinned fish can be a truly delicious, crave-able pantry staple.

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Pisto Manchego (Zuchinni, Tomato and Pepper Stew)

by Jonathan Larrad August 04, 2021

This is a popular vegetable dish from central Spain made with zucchini, onion, red peppers and tomato, similar to a French ratatouille. This version includes jamon serrano, but for a vegetarian version, simply leave it out. Pisto Manchego makes a great tapas dish alongside some good bread, or served as a vegetable side dish with meat or fish

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Chorizo in Red Wine

by Jonathan Larrad July 27, 2021

This is a really simple tapas dish bursting with the smokey paprika flavour of the chorizo and the richness of red wine. It’s a ridiculously easy dish to make and it’s an impressive addition to any tapas spread, especially when you want to add a few hot dishes to your selection.

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Tuna, Piquillo Pepper & Guindilla Montadito

by Jonathan Larrad July 26, 2021

If you have ever been to a Tapas bar in Spain you will have seen rows of montaditos on the counter – pieces of bread topped with a myriad of interesting and colourful toppings. The term montadito comes from the word montar, meaning to mount, as a reference to the toppings mounted on top of the bread. One of our favourite combinations is tuna loin, piquillo peppers (roasted red peppers) and guindilla.

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Pulpo a la Gallega (Galician-Style Octopus) - The Simple Way

by Jonathan Larrad July 13, 2021

Pulpo a la Gallega or Galician-Style Octopus is a classic dish of sliced boiled potatoes, small round slices of octopus, paprika, sea salt and olive oil, generally served as a heartier tapa. It comes from Galicia, the northwestern corner of Spain and one of Spain’s culinary centers, especially known for its seafood. We’re cheating a bit with this recipe as we’re using tinned octopus instead of preparing the octopus ourselves, but in our opinion it works beautifully and well.

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Gambas Al Ajillo (Spanish Shrimp with Garlic)

by Jonathan Larrad July 08, 2021

A Spanish tapas classic, Gambas Al Ajillo, is a regular feature on our menu here at Spanish Pig. Not only are they a must-have as part of a tapas spread, but they are also great for a quick, healthy and simple dinner. Delicious served with some crusty bread for dipping in the garlicky oil and a crunchy green salad on the side.

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Spanish Artichoke Heart and White Bean Dip

by Jonathan Larrad July 05, 2021

A quick and easy dip you can whip up in under 10 minutes. Think of it as something you might use instead of hummus. This dip is great to make ahead, keeps well in the fridge and is perfect for lunches or entertaining. Plus it’s vegan!

Serve with raw veggies, crackers or crusty baguette – it’s always a hit and kids like it too.