Avocado and Shrimp Salad

Hello everyone! I hope you like this delicious avocado salad I cooked today.  This dish is great for a dinner or just as a starter. It only takes a few minutes to prepare it and it is full of colour and flavour. In Spain avocados are mainly farmed in the South and at Cannary Islands. They have become part of Spanish cuisine in the last decade.  Avocados are delicious and a good source...

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Roasted Peppers

Hi everyone! Today I've been cooking these delicious roasted peppers for you all. They are very easy to prepare, and the result is amazing. Red peppers have great antioxidant properties,they are rich source of vitamin-C and A and they are very low in calories and fats. Their light flavour combines with a wide variety of dishes. This is the perfect side dish for any occasion. I often cook these...

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Cabbage Stew

Hi everyone! As it seems summer's definitely gone in Scotland I cooked this cabbage stew for lunch today. This dish is usually served in Spain in autumn and winter. This traditional dish combines legumes, vegetables and meat. All these ingredients have different cooking times, so the secret for a perfect result is simple, just add them gradually depending on how long they have to be cooked. I've...

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Salmorejo (Cold Tomato Cream Soup)

Hi everyone! Today I'm going to show you how to cook this delicious dish. This is a traditional and healthy recipe, full of vitamins and  it is very fast to cook. Once ready you only have to chill  in the fridge for an hour and it is ready to serve anytime of the day. Just pour this delicious "salmorejo"  on a toast for breakfast or serve it cold with chopped Spanish serrano ham...

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Vegetable Salad with Mayonnaise

Hi everyone! Today I cooked  this vegetable salad for dinner. This is probably one of my favourite "tapas" and if it's made with homemade mayonnaise, then there's nothing like it! In Spain this dish is known as "ensaladilla" and it is mainly consumed during the summer. I usually prepare this recipe the day before, as it has to chill for at least 4 hours or overnight. Potatoes...

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Gazpacho (Cold Vegetable Soup)

Hi everyone! Today I prepared this traditional recipe of southern Spain. Gazpacho is a cold soup made of vegetables and seasoned with olive oil and wine vinegar. In Spain it is mainly consumed during the summer. This is a delicious and healthy dish, full of colour and vitamins, perfect for hot days. Once cooked, just chill in the fridge for an hour and it is ready to serve. This dish keeps all...

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