Spanish

Spain’s food stopped me in my tracks — from the tapas bars of Andalusia to learning to make a proper tortilla española from our house sit host Ester in London. These Spanish-inspired recipes celebrate the simplicity and depth of one of Europe’s great food cultures.

Easy Spanish Tapas Recipes: How to Host a Tapas Night at Home

I absolutely adore hosting a Spanish tapas night at home. Or, of course, eating them in Spain. It’s the fun of sharing a bunch of small dishes with different flavors with everyone at the table. Bowls of crispy potatoes with sauce, a wedge of eggy …

Appetizers and Snacks, Recipes, Spanish

Patatas Bravas – Classic Spanish Tapas (Vegan Option)

Originally published 2021, updated June 2026. It’s almost impossible to find a tapas bar in Spain that doesn’t serve patatas bravas. Not that I blame them because who can resist crispy roasted potatoes dipped in a smoky, slightly spicy bravas sauce. They are genuinely one …

30-Minute or Less Recipes, Appetizers and Snacks, Condiments, Gluten Free, Side Dishes, Spanish, Vegan

Authentic Spanish Tortilla (Tortilla Española or Tortilla de Patatas)

Updated May 2026 — Originally published March 2017. It doesn’t really matter whether you call it tortilla española or tortilla de patatas or Spanish Tortilla. It’s all the same dish. What does matter, is that you have the chance to taste the national dish of Spain. …

30-Minute or Less Recipes, Appetizers and Snacks, Breakfast, Budget Meals, Eggs, Gluten Free, Main Dish, Spanish, Vegetarian

One-Pot Spanish Chicken with Chorizo and Potatoes

Don’t you just love one-pot meals? I know, I do. Easy clean up and so much flavor packed into one dish. Which is why I know you’re going to love – Spanish Chicken with Chorizo and Potatoes. And how can you not love the simplicity …

Chicken, Diary Free, Gluten Free, Main Dish, Roasting, Spanish, Vegetables

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