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How To Make Lamb Rogan Josh

Discover the deep, warming flavours of this Indian-style mutton curry, inspired by the classic rogan josh. Perfect for slow cooking, this dish highlights the rich, distinctive taste of mature mutton.

How To Make Potaje de Berros

Watercress is, perhaps surprisingly, a staple food on the Canary Islands. a surprise in dry Lanzarote, perhaps, but the peppery superfood has long been cultivated in the western Islands. This hearty soup is a speciality of La Gomera, and is one of the best ways to enjoy gofio.

How to make salt-baked Sea Bass

On Lanzarote there are no rules about your Christmas dinner, which is enjoyed on the evening of December the 24th. You can eat what you like, but most families will enjoy something a little special, such as a leg of lamb, or an oven-baked fish. Here’s our recipe on how to make it.

Traditional Canarian Christmas Recipes

Canarians have a sweet tooth, and Christmas is one of the times when they’ll indulge it without shame. Here are a few Canarian Christmas treats for you to try at home this month.

How to make Pulled Pork in Cider with Apple Sauce

An irresistible winter warmer, which makes the most of seasonal apples and the excellent Iberian pork available on Lanzarote. Here’s our recipe on how to make it.

Finding places to eat out in Lanzarote

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The decision to change the Saborea Lanzarote food fair, which has been an annual highlight until now, to a biennial event means that we won’t be heading up to La Villa de Teguise to sample the best of the island’s produce and cookery this month.

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