Food

Know your spuds: a guide to Canarian potatoes

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 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.

Ordering seafood in Spanish restaurants

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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.

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.

How to make Quesillo

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Despite its name, this dessert doesn’t have any cheese in it. It’s a sweet milk-based treat that’s as popular among Canarians as it is on mainland Spain, where it’s called flan. Here’s our recipe on how to make it.

How to make Mojo sauces

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Everyone who has visited Lanzarote will have tasted Mojo Rojo and Mojo Verde – the red and green sauces that accompany delicious Canarian potatoes. Here’s our recipe on how to make it.