Hello Reader, There are some recipes that feel like they were quite literally made for me, and Gambas al Ajillo is one of them. Prawns swimming in golden olive oil with LOTS of garlic, a little chilli and plenty of crusty bread for dipping. It’s simple Spanish cooking at its absolute best. My little trick is to buy prawns with their heads and shells still on because we are absolutely not throwing those away! I fry them in the olive oil first, which turns it this beautiful deep golden colour...
12 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, It is well and truly soup season for us in Australia, and all I want right now are big bowls of something warm and comforting for dinner that makes me feel all cozy and fuzzy inside! So let me introduce you to Sopa de Ajo (Spanish Garlic Soup). This is such a simple, humble Spanish recipe made with lots of garlic (obviously), bread, paprika, stock and eggs. The bread soaks up all that beautiful garlicky broth, the paprika gives it so much warmth and flavour, and the eggs make it...
19 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, When I think of potato salad, I don't think of mayonnaise. I think of my Spanish mum standing at the kitchen bench, dressing warm potatoes with good olive oil, red wine vinegar and plenty of salt while the steam still rose from the bowl. There was usually tuna, boiled eggs and parsley scattered throughout, and it would sit in the fridge until lunch where somehow it tasted even better. This is Patatas Aliñadas, a classic Spanish potato salad that I have been eating for as long as...
24 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, To all my American friends enjoying tomato season, I see you. I see your gorgeous heirloom tomatoes and all your delicious tomato recipes. And yes, I am very very jealous. There is something so magical about tomato season. For most of the year, tomatoes are just... tomatoes. But for a few short months they become sweet, juicy and bursting with flavour. They're so good that they barely need anything done to them. Which is exactly why I love this tart and what I would be making if...
27 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Firstly, thank you. After my last email where I spoke about the future of my website and trying to keep my recipes free for as long as I can, I was completely blown away by your replies. Some of you shared such thoughtful messages about the future of recipe websites, AI and what my recipes have meant to your families over the years. And I read every single one (whilst also trying to reply to all of them so I am sorry if I missed any). One thing became very clear to me. You want to...
29 days ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader, There are very few things more comforting than a big pot of homemade soup bubbling away on the stove, and this potato and leek soup is one I come back to every winter. It's one of my favourite recipes because it feels both comforting and clever in the kitchen. The entire leek gets used, so nothing goes to waste. The tender white and pale green parts melt into the soup, while the darker green tops are crisped up until golden to create the most delicious crunchy garnish. I also...
30 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Every now and then, a recipe takes on a life of its own. Before you know it, thousands of you have made it, I have dozens of 5 star reviews, and it quietly becomes one of those recipes everyone should have in their back pocket. That's exactly what happened with my 10 Minute Greek Yoghurt Flatbreads. While the recipe is stuffed with melty cheese and brushed with plenty of garlic butter, don't let that fool you into thinking that's the only way to enjoy them. They're just as...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, You have all been absolutely loving my sweet treats lately, especially my Spanish desserts. It seems that every time I share one, it finds its way into thousands of your kitchens, which makes my heart so happy. So today, I thought we'd dedicate this email to one of my all time favourites. Torrijas, or what many call Spanish French toast. If you've never had torrijas before, you're in for a treat. Thick slices of bread are soaked in a fragrant citrus and cinnamon infused milk,...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, The other day I received an email from a long time follower telling me she would no longer be supporting my work. She said she was disappointed in the direction my brand had taken and felt it had become too commercial because I had started including advertisements in my newsletters. And to be fair to this follower, I did just start posting ads without giving you any warning or explanation. So let me give you my why. For the past year, I have been incredibly anxious about the future...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read