A growing list of easy Spanish recipes! Be it tapas or desserts, take your pick and try one (or all) of these traditional Spanish dishes in the comfort of your own home!
Saying that Spanish cuisine is quite rich is actually an under-statement.
So, expect different versions of these dishes, depending on which part of Spain you go.
However, I do try to mention which particular Spanish city I’ve managed to try each dish — hopefully that helps in making the distinction.
SPANISH RECIPES FOR TAPAS
SPANISH MARINATED EGGPLANT & PEPPERS
Perfect balance of smoky and sweet is what you get from this Spanish recipe dish.
This is one of those appetizers that kicks-off your taste buds for the entire meal. Best served on room temperature, with slices of crusty bread.
SPANISH SPINACH WITH CHICKPEAS
More common in the Andalucía region of Spain, I normally serve this tapa as a light lunch at home.
Doesn’t matter if you use baby spinach or not for this traditional Spanish recipe, the outcome would always be deliciously filling.
Another appetizer that can be served at room temperature.
No need to wait for mushroom season to serve this Spanish dish. Button mushrooms (also known as ‘champignons‘) would always turn out great.
Pair this with grilled meat and some wine, and you’re good to go.
If you’ve been to Barcelona, this is probably the first Spanish tapa that you have been served (aside from Jamon Iberico).
Normally served with aioli, I love having these delicious potatoes with a pitcher (yep, not a glass!) of sangria. 🙂
Not really a fan of garlic? This Spanish recipe might change your mind.
Mixed with sherry, the garlic becomes really sweet — you will be pleasantly surprised.
FRIED ‘PADRON’ (GREEN PEPPERS)
These are peppers that grow in Galicia, northwestern part of Spain. We were told that depending on the month, these peppers can be spicy or mild.
Well, the good ones that I’ve tried are so mild (and yummy!), one serving of this classic Spanish dish is not enough for me.
A word of caution though. These are best served straight out of the pan, so be careful, they can be really HOT!
SPANISH MAIN DISHES
You simply cannot ask for a better comfort food than this.
Fall-off-the-bone meat and covered in thick, creamy, slightly sweet sauce. You have to try it to judge for yourself.
Oh! Make sure you’ve got tons of bread — trust me, you’re going to need it!
SPANISH CHORIZO AND CHICKPEA STEW
If you’re looking for a lighter and delicious week night dinner, this will be your answer.
The best part is that it only takes 30 minutes to cook!
Yep, not your regular stew, but the flavors? You just have to try it to see for yourself!
SPANISH DESSERTS
POLVORONES (SPANISH CHRISTMAS COOKIES)
Ground, blanched almonds are the main ingredients of these traditional Christmas cookies.
No special ingredient required for this Spanish recipe.
So do what I do and make them the whole year-round! Yep, they’re that good.
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