Tag: Tapas
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Pre-Birthday Balcony Party
For the first time in a very long while, I organized a little pre birthday get together for a small group of girlfriends. We haven’t gotten together in quite some time, so it felt amazing to just eat some canapes, have girl talk and enjoy a little bubbly. It’s my birthday next week, so this…
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Scandi Seafood
Nordic flavours. Last nights evening snack was a mixture of Scandinavian seafood that I picked up from the morning market. There was a bit of smoked fish, shrimps and gravlax with black and red pepper along with lemon and dill. I quickly fried the shrimps with garlic, butter and sage that gave a tasty flavour…
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Gone for hors d’oeuvres in Nice
Nice, France One of my absolute favourite things to do on a holiday, is to stop for a glass or two of rosé (well … a bottle really!) and have a little something to nibble on while awakening your taste buds. I love to watch the people around me, see the passion in their eyes…
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Tapas Style Steamed Mussels with Garlic
Tapas style Steamed mussels Mussels are something that I overdose whenever in Spain or Italy, I just love them! I usually eat them in the traditional form of a soup, so I wanted to try something new today and create an eye-catching tapas dish. These Mediterranean tapas mussels are the perfect weekend getaway for a…
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Jamón ibérico & Melon
‘Whats for dinner honey?’ As the holiday’s are upon us, I thought I would share this appetizer that works well for a dinner party. After feasting on heavy meals during the Christmas days, it may be nice to have something fresh in between. This would make a lovely New Years starter or just if you’re…
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Creamy Mussels with Smokey Bacon & Cider
… Jamie Oliver style. When we saw Jamie cooking this recipe on TV, we knew we had to give it a go! These mussels are juicy, soft and so delicious and so easy to make. A perfect Saturday lunch with a bunch of friends or family in between eating all this Easter lamb. Happy Easter…
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Rustic Oxtail Stew
Do not let its rustic appearance scare you away, it may not look like anything special, but trust me.. it does wonders in the mouth. Slow roasted oxtail brings back some childhood memories of dining out in Spain. The way they do it is simple and brilliant but ever so messy. All you want to…
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Aubergine Mess with a full bodied wine.
This social platter is best eaten with a group of friends or a romantic starter for two with forks digging directly in! This platter is relaxed, effortless and calls for a glass of good wine from a rustic glass. It was love at first sight when I came across this perfect plump purple and white…
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Malaga Tip: Mesón Iberico
Address: Calle San Lorenzo, 27, 29001 Málaga, Spain In the midst of Malaga Old town exists a local tapas bar called Mesón Ibérico. The place is packed with locals, which is always a good sign and the food is delicious. Many years ago, our local friend recommended this to us and we have been coming…
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Spanish Style Tapas Meatballs
Juicy Spanish style Albondigas Meatballs make the perfect tapas. I’ve had these countless times in the crowded tapas bars of Spain and they always taste just as good. These are best reheated as the sauce begins to intensify in flavour as it sits and marinades for a while. So, this is a convenient tapas if…