Spain - travel & recipes

This recipe is for Basque Chicken and Chorizo Skillet Dinner: It is compliant with the Slow Carb Diet, Low Carb Diet and Keto Diet.

Natilla, a rich custard-like dessert, has several different variations depending on the country of origin. This recipe is for a Columbian natilla, which is similar to a vanilla natilla custard from Spain, but without the eggs. It is a simple dish traditionally enjoyed during the holiday season, and in Columbia it is typically served with …

Spanish Cod al Pil Pil is typically made by cooking skin-on salt cod in a garlic-infused oil. The protein left over from the cod is then whisked until it is emulsified into a semi-thick sauce. The recipe below uses fresh or frozen cod rather than salt cod (bacalao), as it is not always easy to …

While visiting our daughter in Andalusia Spain we discovered the ubiquitous “tomato bread”. Everywhere we went it was served as breakfast. All you need for this delight is a good tomato, some crusty bread, olive oil, and a clove of fresh garlic. Oh, and a box grater helps! The Four Ingredients that make for the …

Sopa de fideo can be made low carb by substituting in shirataki noodles for the fideo (mexican spaghetti type of pasta). This is an easy and delicious soup.

Piperade is the simple, elegant and quintessential dish of the small Basque region that sits partially in France and partially in Spain.  The signature ingredients are those found readily in this region and consist of onion, garlic, peppers and tomatoes (and usually a spicy paprika). This slow carb recipe was inspired by Hubert Keller’s slider …

Eggs are a great source of nutrition, one large egg containing 6 grams of protein and an array of vitamins and minerals.  This wonderful rendition of  a North African version of ratatouille, called Shakshuka (aka Chakchouka), is a perfect one-pot dish for any meal…breakfast, lunch or dinner. Mediterranean Baked Eggs vs. Shakshouka (aka Chakchouka)? There …

Low Carb Gazpacho & Breakfast Tomato Bread: Two recipes that use heirloom tomatoes in their freshest form in classic dishes from Spain.

Refreshing Summer Drink of Horchata and Cinnamon Vanilla Spice Syrup. Can make a great craft cocktail or a refreshing non-alcoholic drink

Spanish chickpea and spinach soup can be eaily modified to fit in low carb lifestyles. Decrease the amount of chickpeas and add chorizo!