Crema catalana is Europe’s lesser-known custard dessert, and we’re here to make sure it gets the credit it deserves! It’s easy to compare crema catalana and its French counterpart, creme brûlée. Both are quite similar to one another, but with some notable differences. And then there’s the matter of their origins—to this day, people still debate about who […]
5 Essential Items for Every Spanish Kitchen
This blog post was originally posted on March 5, 2015, and was updated on January 28, 2021. Dreaming of that perfect Spanish kitchen? Make sure you stock it with the essentials! Spanish cuisine is based on simple, fresh ingredients, with some of its best signature dishes using ingredients as basic as an egg to create […]
Warm Up This Winter With This Traditional Spanish Hot Chocolate Recipe
This blog post was originally posted on December 12, 2017 and was updated on January 25, 2021. Some customs, traditions and foodie favorites never go out of style, and Spanish hot chocolate recipe is one of them. Few things in life can compare to the pleasure of ducking into a cozy cafe to escape the […]
The Only Cava Sangria Recipe You’ll Ever Need
This blog post was originally posted on May 13, 2015 and was updated on September 8, 2020. Using cava rather than the traditional red wine for sangria is a twist on this classic recipe that you didn’t know you needed. Sangria is one of the most sought-after drinks among visitors to Spain. But what many […]
Mama Carmen’s Fideuà Recipe
This blog post was originally posted on March 9, 2016, and was updated on September 8, 2020. Everyone’s heard of paella—but what about its noodle-based cousin, fideuà? Try making it yourself with this fideuà recipe. This recipe comes from one of our favorite people in Barcelona: Mama Carmen, whose small seaside restaurant Cal Papi was a […]
Catalan Pa amb Tomàquet Recipe (& Why You Need to Make It!)
When you’re in Barcelona, you should be prepared to eat a lot of tomato and bread. You’ll get served pa amb tomàquet so often you might think someone is playing a joke on you. It’s eaten for breakfast, served as an appetizer at lunch or dinner, and plated up in Catalan homes throughout the country. […]
Delicious Fried Monkfish Recipe
This blog post was originally posted on June 26, 2015, and was updated on January 25, 2018. There is no fish as ugly as the monkfish, but as they say, never judge a book by its cover. This recipe for fried monkfish is easy, delicious and very versatile! Photo Credit: Ben Sutherland Text Overlay: Devour Barcelona Food Tours […]
Summer Treats: Watermelon Gazpacho Recipe
This blog post was originally posted on July 22, 2015 and was updated on January 22, 2018. Gazpacho is undoubtedly one of the best treats of summer in Spain. Why not try making it yourself with our simple watermelon gazpacho recipe. A cold, refreshing tomato-based soup that Spaniards usually drink from a glass. Furthermore, there are […]
Easy Spanish Recipes for Holiday Parties
This blog post was originally posted on December 2, 2014 and was updated on November 18, 2017. Looking for simple recipes for the holidays? Check out some of these delicious and above all easy Spanish recipes. You’ll be sure to impress family, friends and coworkers alike! Drinks Carajillo The Spanish carajillo may not look like your regular […]
Truita d’Alls Tendres Recipe (Green Garlic Omelette)
This blog post was originally posted on March 11, 2015, and was updated on November 27, 2017. Garlic is a key ingredient in Spanish and Catalan cuisine, and along with extra virgin olive oil, it’s where so many traditional savory dishes begin. But green garlic? What is that? If you are unfamiliar with green garlic, […]
Essentials for a Kitchen in Barcelona
This blog post was originally posted on November 11, 2016, and was updated on November 26, 2017. Looking to stock the perfect Spanish kitchen? Whether you’re in Barcelona or not, there’s nothing better than a kitchen full of traditional Spanish ingredients! Must-Have Spanish Spices Spanish food is by no means spicy! However, there are still […]
Salt Cod Recipe: Bacalao a la Llauna
This blog post was originally posted on January 10, 2015, and was updated on November 26, 2017. The colder month’s call for something warm and wonderful. What better way to do that than to cook up this delicious Catalan salt cod recipe? Get your best cookware out and at the ready for this bacalao a la […]
Our Favorite Spanish Cooking Blogs
This blog post was originally posted on June 2, 2015, and was updated on November 25, 2017. Let’s be honest. There’s only one thing that’s better than eating Spanish cuisine, and that’s cooking it. Read on for some of the best Spanish Cooking Blogs. But no matter how much we love to cook, we are […]
Bolets 101: A Guide to Catalan Fungi
This blog post was originally posted on October 28, 2014, and was updated on November 19, 2017. If there is one thing that’s true in this world, it’s that Catalans love their mushrooms. Furthermore, these mushrooms play a huge role in the gastronomy of Barcelona and Catalonia. Every year, roughly between the months of September and […]
Panellets Recipe: A Traditional Catalan Treat
Nothing says fall in Barcelona like roasted chestnuts, sweet potatoes… and, of course, panellets! Learn how to make this typical marzipan sweet with our panellets recipe. Though Halloween has gained popularity in recent years, Catalan families continue to celebrate the traditional fall feast of All Saints Day. And of course, no holiday is complete without […]
Cod Fritters Recipe: Buñuelos de Bacalao
This blog post was originally posted on April 13, 2015, and was updated on September 29, 2022. Bacalao, or salt cod, plays an important role in Spanish and Catalan cuisine. Try this easy recipe for buñuelos de bacalao, or cod fritters, one of our favorite tapas! Bacalao is a product that you will see all over […]