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Potato and tuna salad

In Main meal On July 30, 2012 0 Comments

This salad is a variation of the popular Russian salad which is healthier and lighter. I am not a huge fan of mayonnaise so that is the main… Read More »

Almejas al ajillo (clams in garlic sauce)

In Starter On July 29, 2012 0 Comments

Garlic sauce or “al ajillo” is very common sauce which can be made with any type of meat, fish, or seafood. I have also made oyster mushrooms cooked… Read More »

Mini Baked Lemon Cheesecakes

In Dessert On July 28, 2012 0 Comments

Baked cheesecakes can be though of as difficult to make but really they can be quite easy, no need to be intimidated! I made these in mini panettone… Read More »

Flamenca Eggs with Beans

In Light meal On July 19, 2012 0 Comments

This is a variation of a dish which is typical of Andalusia called “huevos a la flamenca” which has serrano ham, chorizo, a tomato sauce and a cracked… Read More »

Octopus salad

In Light meal On July 18, 2012 0 Comments

Octopus might not be the seafood of choice for some, it may even seem strange, but in Gibraltar and all around coastal regions in Spain, it is quite… Read More »

Clam and squid paella

Clam and Squid Paella

In Main meal On July 18, 2012 0 Comments

This is rice or paella dish is quite typical in summer. Sometimes seafood paellas go all out with all kinds of seafood; prawns, mussels, clams, squid, and even… Read More »

Apple Custard Pie

Apple and custard pie

In Dessert On July 14, 2012 0 Comments

This pie is quite easy to make despite there being two different parts to it, the dough and the custard filling. The pie dough is my grandmother’s recipe and… Read More »

Banana and Coconut Ice Cream

In Dessert On July 14, 2012 0 Comments

Since I bought my ice cream maker last summer I refuse to buy ice cream from any shop. It is so much better to make it yourself, you… Read More »

Gazpacho

In Soup On July 8, 2012 0 Comments

Gazpacho is perfect for a warm summer day as it is refreshing, light, and extremely healthy! It is also quite an economical dish, and incredibly easy to make…. Read More »

Lemon Bread Pudding

In Dessert On July 8, 2012 0 Comments

This is a twist on the classical bread pudding recipe. It is a cheap and easy sweet fix perfect for those who like a sweet bite now and… Read More »