Archive for the vegetables and legumes Category

Lentils with chorizo soup recipe: ingredients and steps

Lentils with chorizo and potatoes soup are a traditional dish in Spain and a perfect option for colder days. Its unmistakable flavour and creamy texture make it a very popular choice. In this article, we will show you how to make lentils with chorizo and potatoes, including […]

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Chickpeas and lentils, did you know …

The UN designated last year as “The Year of Pulses.” At Gastronomic Spain we aim to make the traditional gastronomy of our country known through the best dishes and products. And among them, legumes such as chickpeas and lentils cannot of course be absent. Benefits of chickpeas […]

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Spanish legumes, hot and convincing spoon dishes

I have already talked about Legumes before, but cold days bring to mind, at least to me, these prepared dishes that, in addition to the many properties that Legumes have, provide us with calories and tone us when the body needs a contribution of special energy and […]

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Madrid stew a delicious dish to fight the cold

El Madrid stew is undoubtedly one of the most popular dishes in all of Spain, although in reality, the recipes in different regions are somewhat different, but at the level of popular denomination, as it is better known as Cocido Madrileño, and we are going to refer […]

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Curiosities about the Natural Gazpacho

There is the Natural Gazpacho among the typical dishes of our gastronomy best known internationally There are many and varied theories about the origin of the Natural Gazpacho but there is something true and that this product, as we know it, has a relatively recent history. The […]

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Spanish Omelette: Spain Most Loved Party Treat

Spanish Omelette is a staple cuisine of Spain that has gained huge popularity in the entire world. It is made from eggs, potatoes, and onions; and served at room temperature. The first reference to the tortilla is found in Navarrese document as an anonymous Mousehole’s memorial addressed […]

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Borage: The Medicinal Herb Used In Spanish Households

Borage also known as starflower is a flowering plant that is commercially cultivated for borage seed oil. While traditionally cultivated for culinary and medicinal uses, today it is mainly used as either a fresh vegetable or a dried herb. As a fresh vegetable, it is often used […]

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Five recipes of piquillo peppers very easy to cook

Piquillo peppers are a delight and a pleasure to the palate. A product originating in Navarra and unique in Spain. Navarra is considered by many to be the orchard of Spain, where products of such prestige are produced as the Tudela buds, artichokes and asparagus from Navarra […]

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What is the best type of rice to cook a paella?

Paella is one of the standards of Spanish gastronomy, a dish that can be tasted in any corner of Spain, but that acquires its maximum expression and tradition in the province of Valencia. There are many fans who try to make this dish at home and do […]

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Nine Interesting Facts about Piquillo Peppers

Piquillo Pepper is a variant of chili, having a sweet taste, unlike other varieties with pungent, bitter and hot taste. About 7 cm in length, they are grown in pots. Traditionally grown in the northern part of Spain, this variant of chili has become a staple food […]

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