Food

How to make Sardinas al ajillo

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The classic way to eat sardines – grilled on a barbecue with a little lemon – is difficult to beat, but if you fancy a change, and are fond of garlic, why not try them in the classic Spanish al ajillo style? Here’s our recipe on how to make it.

Lanzarote’s liquid gold

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Olive oil is known as “liquid gold” – a name that hasn’t been so far from reality after recent price increases - and Lanzarote is making great strides to join the oil producing club.

Lanzarote’s crystallised history

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Lanzarote’s salt-works are beautiful and still productive, the legacy of an ancient industry that continues to the present day.

How to make Puchero

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The Canarian puchero is the local version of European one pot, three-dish boiled recipes that include Madrid's famous cocido and the French pot-au-feu. Here’s our recipe on how to make it.

Where to get the best Churros on Lanzarote

Churros are the local breakfast of champions, delicious, deep-fried wands of dough that are the perfect way to set you up for the day. On the Canaries they're just as popular as they are elsewhere in Spain and are a tradition well worth discovering. Here are a few of our favourite churrerías.

How to make Guiso de Calamares

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Squid stew is usually associated with Portugal, but it's also made in the Canaries, Galicia, the Basque Country and anywhere else in Spain with a fishing tradition. Here’s our recipe on how to make it.

Know your spuds: a guide to Canarian potatoes

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The Canaries were among the first places in the Old World to grow potatoes, which arrived on the islands from the Americas 500 years ago. They are every bit as popular today and are evidence of a close and long-standing link between these islands and the UK.

How to dine Canarian style

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Teleclubs, sociedades and cofradias offer a great way to discover local Canarian food. Here’s our guide on how to dine Canarian style.

How to make Croquetas

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Croquetas are a Spanish obsession, and rightly so – the country seems to have perfected a recipe that was originally intended to use up leftovers. Here’s our recipe on how to make them.

Ordering seafood in Spanish restaurants

The case of a tourist couple who were charged €125 for five prawns caused widespread press coverage last month, but if anything, it highlights the importance of knowing a little about ordering in Spain.