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Spanish Tortilla
Just potatoes, onion and eggs — slow-cooked into a thick, golden tortilla that is wonderful warm…
Spanish Recipes
Spanish cuisine has a flavour all its own. Explore original, tested Spanish recipes from Tara’s Kitchen, written for everyday home cooks.
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Spanish Chicken Paella
Saffron rice with golden chicken and crisp peppers, cooked in a wide pan with that prized…
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Patatas Bravas
Crispy fried potatoes with a smoky, spicy tomato sauce and a swirl of garlic mayonnaise —…
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Gambas al Ajillo
Sizzling prawns in garlicky olive oil with a hint of chilli — the most addictive tapas…
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Spanish Lentil Stew
A hearty lentil stew with smoked paprika and vegetables — humble, warming and full of flavour.
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Chorizo and Bean Stew
Smoky chorizo simmered with beans, peppers and tomato — a hearty, warming one-pot ready in half…
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Spanish Croquetas
Creamy ham and bechamel croquettes with a crisp golden shell — a beloved Spanish tapas bite.
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Spanish Albondigas
Tender Spanish meatballs in a smoky tomato sauce with sherry — a wonderful tapas plate or…
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Spanish Garlic Soup
A simple peasant soup of garlic, paprika, bread and a poached egg — humble, warming and…
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Sangria
Fruity Spanish wine punch with citrus, brandy and seasonal fruit — perfect for summer parties.
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Spanish Tortilla Bites
Small wedges of classic potato omelette — perfect tapas-style party food, eaten warm or cold.
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Spanish Arroz con Leche
A creamy cinnamon-scented rice pudding with lemon zest — Spain's most comforting dessert.
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Spanish Paella
Saffron rice cooked with chicken, prawns, chorizo and mussels — Spain's celebrated party dish with the…
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Spanish Tortilla Española
A thick, golden Spanish potato and onion omelette — the most-loved tapa in every Spanish bar.
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Spanish Croquetas de Jamón
Crispy fried Spanish croquettes with a molten béchamel-and-ham centre — the most-loved tapa in every Madrid…
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Spanish Gazpacho
A cold Spanish soup of ripe tomatoes, peppers, cucumber, bread and olive oil — Andalusia's answer…
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Spanish Fabada Asturiana
A rich Asturian bean stew with chorizo, morcilla and pork belly — Spain's heartiest northern winter…
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Spanish Salmorejo
A thick chilled tomato soup from Córdoba with garlic and olive oil, topped with hard-boiled egg…
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Spanish Tortilla de Patatas
A thick Spanish potato-and-onion omelette with a soft, slightly runny centre — Spain's most iconic dish.
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Spanish Paella Valenciana
The original Valencian paella — rice with rabbit, chicken, green beans, lima beans and saffron, cooked…
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Spanish Pollo al Ajillo
Spanish chicken sautéed with masses of garlic, white wine, paprika and bay leaves — a 30-minute…
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Spanish Pisto
A Spanish vegetable stew of slowly-cooked tomato, pepper, courgette and onion in olive oil — La…
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Spanish Tortilla Española de Patata
A classic Spanish potato omelette with onion, cooked thick and golden — the iconic Spanish tapa,…
About Spanish cooking
Do I need special ingredients?
Most of our Spanish recipes use ingredients you can find in a regular supermarket. Where something less common is needed, we suggest easy alternatives.
Are these recipes authentic?
They are inspired by Spanish flavours and traditions, written originally and adapted to be practical for the home kitchen.