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Chocolate Dipped Orange & Cinnamon biscuits
When Christmas is looming I am often searching around for something a little different to add to the buffet table. Christmas is one of my favourite times of the year, especially where cooking is concerned. My Christmas cake is always ready, I know exactly what I will be doing for Christmas Eve, Christmas day, Boxing…
Bacon Hot-Pot. A simple one pot dish full of flavour!
If you have just made your own bacon and fancy a heartwarming meal, look no further! This is one of those meals I love to throw together and then do other things whilst it cooks away. Even if you think you cant cook, you cannot go wrong with this one. I like to use a…
My Bacon Journey – Hard to find – so make it yourself!
Who doesn’t like bacon and egg for breakfast? Or perhaps when the weather is cool you fancy a bacon hotpot! Bacon has always been a family favourite here, but to find British style bacon means a 40 minute round trip making it expensive to buy! Living in the campo has its drawbacks in Spain, and…
Navajo Indian Frybread – You just have to try it!
After a friend posted about this, I was intrigued! I had never heard of it ever! On reading the comments it was obviously a very popular thing in America and the uses of it seemed endless. A bread as a dessert, use it as a taco, have it for breakfast, with burger and beans, salads…
Simnel Cake – A traditional Mothers day or Easter treat!
This is a lovely moist fruit cake with its history documented since Medieval times. Simnel cake is often made around the Easter period. It is said it became a popular treat for servant girls to make whist their employers were at Church. The girls would take it home to their mothers as a gift. The…
Make Your Own – Creme Fraiche … Yes it’s so easy!
Living in Spain and finding certain ingredients, can often prove difficult! If your home is remote, with small shops rather than the larger supermarkets such as https://www.mercadona.es/ or Lidl, it can be frustrating when you want to cook something and haven’t got what you need. The ‘Cooks In Spain’ cooking group, often carries questions about…
‘Scotch Eggs’ Well almost!
This was something I made up for the grandchildren. They love our own eggs and adore peas, so decided to try something different! Although the usual Scotch eggs are made frequently, this made a nice change. Served with some salad and crunchy bread, it was a successful light meal after a day at the beach,…
Faggots – A delicious blast from the past!
These came about after posting information on the cooking group about making sausages. A question was asked about whether the lamb casings used could be used for making Faggots. Never having had them, it took one of our members to intervene and put us straight! Faggots needed to encased in Caul fat! What was caul…
Cheesecake goes ‘posh’ … A luxurious centre piece!
It doesn’t get any easier than this. Create a beautiful dessert that looks like you have spent days in the kitchen! A no-bake cheesecake I think is much lighter than a baked one. Baked can be quite rich, especially when decorated. The decorations on this are super simple. The fancy dark chocolate lace pieces take…
A visit to Mojacar – Shopping and food!
It isn’t often that a visit to the beach happens, but usually, the lovely beach at Mojacar is a favourite choice. With a wonderful selection of little shops and miles of sandy beaches, it is a nice day out. Mojacar is situated on the coast of South Eastern Spain. It’s history dates back over 4000…
Lizard (Lagarto) & garlic – Not the scaly kind, read on!
Some amusing topics for discussion pop up on the Cooks In Spain group. We have one member that is being left crates full of passion fruit by a mystery neighbour. Another lady was given the right ingredients for various vegetarian dishes. And then there was the lady that wanted to know how to cook ‘Lagarto’.…
Braised Pork Cheeks … Delicious and tender!
Pork cheeks are one of those fairly cheap cuts of meat which are full of flavour. However, they are as tough as old boots if not cooked correctly.
Herbie Cashew Cheese – A very ‘moreish’ vegan treat!
Herbie Cashew Cheese (delquish!) This is sooooo moreish! You can change the flavours up by using different herbs!
Pesto – A delicious addition used in many dishes!
Recipe by Cooks In Spain member and retired, Cordon Bleu Chef – Deirdre Ford This quick and easy to make salsa, can be used for many different things. If you don’t like pine nuts, try substituting them for almonds? Pesto Salsa is easy peasy! 1 cup Basil leaves stalks removed. 1 cup of Olive oil.…
Rainbow Tarts – Perfect for a picnic or packed lunch!
It was one of those days! How I ever managed to get these Rainbow Tarts together is a small miracle, but I did it! However, it is not that they are hard to make, they are just time consuming adding all the veggie strips to make them look pretty! I had seen the idea in…
Flamenco Eggs – A light lunchtime treat!
Here at Olive Tree Farm there are times of the year when both eggs and tomatoes are in abundance. Flamenco Eggs is one of our favourite dishes which makes use of both. There are a few variations of this dish in different areas of Spain, this is my version finished in a traditional Spanish cazuela!…
Bacon Hotpot … One pot comfort food!
Comfort Food always goes down well! I do enjoy making a meal that is all in one pot and can be prepared ahead and then baked in the oven, ready for our evening meal. Our days are busy here at Olive Tree Farm and when the lads get back from a working day, they need…
Meatball Casserole – A take on lasagna using potatoes
Do you ever have one of those days, where you wish you had a meal ready quickly? Do you struggle to cook? Well this could be your lucky day! Make it easy on yourself! Although as a rule I make meatballs myself, this time I cheated. I hadn’t bought ready made meatballs before. However, I…
Hake and salmon fishcakes… Delicious and simple!
Recipe by ‘Cooks In Spain’ member – Jacqui Jones Having discussed the many ways of using canned potatoes on the Cooks In Spain cooking group; this is just one idea which really stood out! Everyone chipped in with their different ideas! It was surprising how many members liked them. Picked at peak freshness they are…
Capers – Foraging wild plants for free is fun!
Caper bushes, or in Spanish, alcaparras, grow wild around the Mediterranean. They are so prolific, that our neighbour actually burns his every year. A few years ago, a Maltese friend, told us we had capers growing wild on our land! I was amazed! I have to admit, I no idea what these beautiful plants were.…
Wholegrain Mustard Mayonnaise dressing! Simple and tasty!
Salad dressings are so important. A plate full, of what I call rabbit food, does absolutely nothing for me whatsoever! In general, learning a few basic dressings helps you turn a boring salad into a whole different thing. Coupled with a few extras like, chopped dill or chopped chives, you can easily change it around…
Using Canned Potatoes – It doesn’t get easier than this!
Canned potatoes! Love them or hate them? I personally like them. Not sure why, but I do. I like the taste of them. I like the texture. Furthermore they are perfect for a super speedy addition to many dishes. They are cheap and a great staple to have in your store cupboard! Following a discussion…
Turkish Delight – A subtle rose flavoured treat
Having made my own rose water a couple of weeks ago, I have haven’t stopped thinking about Turkish Delight. Turkish Delight is my favourite sweet. I loved it as a child and often buy a box to use on the Christmas buffet table. Following research a couple of years ago, I never got round to…
Honeysuckle Iced Tea – Full of health benefits.
The Honeysuckle plants this year are growing really well, So I decided to make a tea from the flowers. This is a healthy refreshing drink.
Sweet Mincemeat – A traditional taste of Christmas
Sweet mincemeat is our taste of Christmas. I always bake mince pies on Christmas Eve. I leave them until last as they are gone in a flash in our household! When we first came to Spain and made friends with a local Spanish girl, Emelia, who teaches English, I made mince pies and Christmas cake…
Caged Apples – A perfect Autumn Dessert
Apples are one of my favourite fruits to bake with. As well as apple pie, apple sauce, and baked apples, caged apples are a definite favourite.
Cajun Blackened Salmon – Delicious, easy and memorable
Despite having 2 cupboards filled with herbs and spices, when I saw this Cajun Spice Blend for sale, I had to give it a go – here’s my Cajun Blackened Salmon.
Cherry Pie – The sweet taste of summer has arrived and is definitely one not to be missed
Cherry Pie – A Taste Of Summer
Homemade Mixed Spice – Do It Yourself!
Mixed spice is one of my favourite additions when baking, and although most shops back home usually stock it, it is hard to find here in Spain.
Summer Fruits Pizza – A Vibrant, Healthy Dessert
This Summer Fruits Pizza might just be the answer to a quick dessert for guests!
Homemade Syrup Drizzle
A quick and easy way to make a syrup to serve with all kinds of desserts. I have made a few drizzles over the years, but they have been clear. This one however, turned the most delightful colour as you part caramelise the sugar first. I had everything ready to go and stood over the…
Homemade Parsley Butter
Another one of those things that are hard to find ready to buy, but easy to make at home! Parsley is rich in antioxidants and nutrients, and helps to improve blood sugar and support heart, kidney, and bone health – not to mention its clean, peppery flavour pairs really well with fish! A must-have for…
Sausage and Fennel Frittata
One of my friends is half Italian. Her Italian mum was an amazing cook and Maria has definitely followed in her mums footsteps. Making a Frittata and passing it by Maria was a little daunting, but thankfully it seems I passed the test! We are in full on egg production here at Olive Tree Farm…
A True Pound Cake
I see recipes all over the place talking about a ‘Pound Cake’, but the majority are far removed from the true original, which dates back hundreds of years, in fact, probably as far back as the 1700’s. For anyone that keeps their own hens, you will be aware of how egg sizes vary. If you…
Stuffed and rolled pork fillet with Morcilla and Jamon
Pork is a very popular meat in Spain The pigs are processed fairly young, and the fillets are lovely and tender. I find that by cutting open a fillet, and then stuffing and rolling, it makes a small fillet go a lot further. This version also has Serrano Jamon, wrapped around it which helps hold…
Steak Burger with Fried Onions
For a long time I didn’t have the nerve to go to a local Butcher here in Spain and I know there are many other ex-pats that have a similar issue. I must admit though, once you have overcome your fear of standing in front of the butcher and asking for your chosen meat, it…
