Basque Cheesecake with sherry caramelised oranges
La Vina is a traditional wood-clad bar which has been in the same family since it opened in 1959. Whilst it’s known for its excellent seafood pinxtos, its main claim to fame is its tarta de queso (cheesecake). This is their recipe with a little addition of my own. Ingredients Cheesecake 600 g cream cheese […]
Sopa de Ajo
Sopa de Ajo originated in the Castilla-Leon region of Spain to help combat the cold winter, but is now made all over Spain. It’s an excellent example of how a few simple ingredients can make the most satisfying meal. Ingredients 8 garlic cloves finely chopped 8 tsp olive oil 300 g stale crusty white bread […]
Vermouth Aperitif
You can enjoy vermouth straight or on the rocks (often with a slice of orange or lemon). In Spain they will often add a dash of sifón, Spain’s version of club soda, which can help open up the aromatic flavours of the wine. I really enjoy it with Fever Tree Elderflower tonic. Vermouth is a […]
Basque Chicken
This is a recipe I’ve been cooking for over 20 years and it’s a true taste of Spain. It comes from Delia Smith’s summer collection cookbook, which I dragged around in a backpack when I first came to Australia. A backpacker has to eat you know! Ingredients Serves 4 1.75kg chicken thigh 2 large red peppers […]
Fennel and Blood Orange Salad
Blood oranges are only in season for a few weeks in August so I try and make the most of them. At other times you can use Valencia oranges, which are smaller and sweeter than navels. Ingredients 1 bulb of baby fennel 2 blood oranges, pith removed and sliced into segments 50 g goats cheese […]
