Food

How To Make Potaje de Berros

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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

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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

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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.

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.

How to make Pulled Pork in Cider with Apple Sauce

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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.

How to make Creamy Pumpkin Burrata

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It’s Halloween, so it’s time to breakout the pumpkins. Luckily, Lanzarote’s shops are full of delicious, vivid orange pumpkin chunks, perfect for this wonderful autumn recipe provided by Nerina of Event & Catering Solutions.

How To Make Spanish Pisto With Aubergines

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Late summer and autumn is the ideal time to enjoy this delicious vegetable dish that is fundamentally vegan. Spanish pisto hails from La Mancha and doesn’t usually have aubergines. However, we like their silky texture and summery flavour, and also enjoy the oomph that some Provençal herbs give to the dish, which is very similar to a French ratatouille.

Ethnic food shopping on Lanzarote

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If you’re a keen cook, an adventurous eater, a vegetarian or vegan, gluten intolerant or just fancy some new flavours, discovering the ethnic food shops on Lanzarote is worth doing.

How To Make Golden Aloo Gobi

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There’s something deeply comforting about a fragrant, well spiced Aloo Gobi - tender potatoes and cauliflower simmered in turmeric, cumin, and fresh aromatics. This classic Indian dish is simple yet bursting with flavour, perfect for weeknights or as a vibrant side.

How to make Great Green Shakshuka

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Shakshuka is a North African and Middle Eastern dish made of eggs poached in a spiced tomato and pepper sauce. It’s often enriched with onions, garlic, cumin, paprika, and chili for a smoky, slightly spicy kick.