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…
Category: Fish & Seafood
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….
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.
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…
Griddled Gambon
We love fish and shellfish of all kinds. and living in Spain has enabled us to try many different types. The Gambon I used to make this with are HUGE! I have however used smaller ones and they all work perfectly! The flavours I always use are fresh ginger and garlic, I grate them to…
Twisters de Gambas
My version of Twisters de Gambas … (Disclaimer: we use Affiliate Links on our site. If you purchase through our links, we receive a small commission.) Twisters de Gambas – Over the past year going out for a couple of hours to enjoy Tapas. has been a rare occasion, but when we do get the…
Mussels in white wine and cream
We are adding new information every day so please check back for further recipes! Although the weather at the moment seems to be a little erratic, here at Olive Tree Farm, we have managed to eat outside a few times. Just a couple of days ago, it was a particularly warm evening, albeit slightly breezy,…
Emperador – Swordfish
We are adding new information every day so please check back for further recipes! The warmer afternoons over the past week have meant enjoying a few leisurely lunches sat in the sun here at Olive Tree Farm. The longer days have meant the hens are now laying well, but sometimes we need something different to…
Wok Smoked Salmon
We are adding new information every day so please check back for further recipes! We have many books which we have turned to on regular occasions to help us in our quest here at Olive Tree Farm. One book which is a particular favourite is called “Forgotten Skills of Cooking, by Darina Allen”. In the…