Category Archives: Recipes

Where do our recipes come from? These are traditional, local recipes we’ve learned firsthand through our travels and years living abroad — adapted for your kitchen but rooted in the real thing. From Spanish alioli and patatas a lo pobre to Italian focaccia, Irish brown bread, and dishes from across Asia and Europe, each recipe is written and kitchen-tested by experienced culinary travelers who learned them at the source.

19 Of The Best Authentic Spanish Tapas Recipes

Here’s our ultimate list of the best Spanish tapas recipes we learned living in Spain [...]

15 Of The Best Spanish Dessert Recipes

The best Spanish dessert recipes that you can make at home | Crema Catalana, arroz [...]

21 Of The Best Air Fryer Cake Recipes For Easier Baking At Home

Looking for new ways to use your air fryer? Check out these air fryer cake [...]

Croquetas De Jamon Recipe – Spanish Croquettes With Ham

These creamy croquetas de jamon recipe is a traditional tapas recipe for Spanish croquettes with [...]

Ensaladilla Rusa Recipe – Spanish Potato Salad

This Ensaladilla Rusa recipe is a perfect Spanish tapa or side dish. An easy to [...]

Chorizo Stuffed Mushrooms Tapa

This chorizo stuffed mushrooms recipe makes the perfect modern Spanish tapa. These chorizo mushrooms are [...]

Carrilladas De Cerdo Recipe – Spanish Braised Pork Cheeks

This carrilladas de cerdo recipe is a traditional recipe for Spanish braised pork cheeks, a [...]

Huevos Rotos Recipe – Spanish Broken Eggs With Jamon

This huevos rotos recipe is one of our Spanish comfort foods! Add a bit of [...]

Salsa Bravas Recipe – Spanish Bravas Sauce For Potatoes

Want to make authentic potatoes bravas at home? Then, you will need to make a [...]

18 Recipes For Japanese Vegetables You Can Make At Home

These are some of our favorite recipes for Japanese vegetables you can make at home, [...]

Arroz Con Leche Recipe – Spanish Rice Pudding

This easy arroz con leche recipe, with only a few ingredients, is a creamy Spanish [...]

Padron Peppers Recipe – Spanish Pimientos De Padron

This Padron peppers recipe is an easy-to-make classic Spanish tapas recipe with only 3 ingredients [...]

Piquillo Peppers – Spanish Tuna Stuffed Peppers

This piquillo peppers recipe, or Spanish tuna stuffed peppers, is a classic Spanish tapa for [...]

Salsa Mojo Picon Rojo – Canarian Mojo Recipe

This mojo picon rojo recipe is an easy to make version of a traditional Canarian [...]

55+ Healthy Air Fryer Recipes For Every Day Of The Week

Looking for healthy air fryer recipes for snacks, main courses, side dishes, and vegetables - [...]

Best Portuguese Desserts – Recipes To Try At Home

10+ of the best Portuguese desserts with recipes you can make at home, including Serradura [...]

Rabo De Toro Al Vino Tinto – Spanish Oxtail Stew

This rabo de toro recipe is a classic Spanish oxtail stew, which is super rich [...]

Smooth And Tangy Lebanese Lemon Lentil Soup Recipe

This Lebanese lemon lentil soup recipe is smooth and tangy, with fresh flavors of the [...]

Creamy Indian Green Lentil Dahl Recipe

This easy-to-make creamy Indian green lentil dhal recipe is not only tasty but vegetarian and [...]

Champinones Al Ajillo – Spanish Mushroom Tapas Recipe

This recipe for champinones al ajillo is a traditional Spanish mushroom tapas recipe that is [...]

Canarian Potatoes Recipe – Papas Arrugadas

This Canarian potatoes recipe is easy to make at home. Only 3 ingredients to make [...]

Moroccan Harissa Stew With Pumpkin And Chickpeas

This Moroccan harissa stew is flavored with creamy pumpkin and chickpeas. The stew is flavored [...]

Spicy Harissa Couscous With Chickpeas Recipe

This recipe for harissa couscous with chickpeas uses fluffy couscous and loads it with nutritious [...]

Creamy Vegan Moroccan Pumpkin Soup With Chickpeas

This Moroccan pumpkin soup is sweet, savory, creamy, and a brilliant alternative to traditional pumpkin [...]

Chorizo Al Vino Tinto Recipe- Spanish Chorizo In Red Wine

This chorizo al vino tinto recipe is a classic tapas recipe for Spanish chorizo in [...]

Best Traditional Irish Desserts Recipes

Best Irish dessert recipes that you can make at home | Irish Apple Pie, Rhubarb [...]

Classic Spanish Ropa Vieja Recipe With Chickpeas

This traditional Spanish ropa vieja Canarias, is a Canary Island inspired ropa vieja with garbanzos, [...]

14 Tasty Vegetarian Korean Recipes

With these tasty Korean vegetarian recipes (and vegan too) you won't miss the meat, but [...]

Berenjenas Con Miel Recipe – Spanish Fried Eggplant With Honey

This berenjenas con miel recipe is a homemade version of Spanish fried eggplant with honey. [...]

Tangy Spanish Carrots – Marinated Carrots Recipe

This tangy Spanish carrots recipe makes a perfect salad, side dish, or tapas dish. It's [...]

11 Tasty Spanish Vegan Tapas Recipes

Think there aren't options for vegans when cooking tapas at home, check out our list [...]

15 Recipes For Korean Side Dishes To Add To Any Meal

These easy-to-prepare and tasty recipes for Korean side dishes can add spice and flavor to [...]

Calamares Fritos Recipe – Authentic Spanish Calamari

This calamares fritos recipe is a classic tapas recipe for breaded Spanish calamari, one of [...]

Creamy Vegan Moroccan Lentil Soup

This super creamy Moroccan lentil soup is a vegan soup made with red lentils inspired [...]

Hearty Spanish Chorizo and Lentil Stew

This savory and authentic Spanish chorizo and lentil stew recipe makes a hearty meal or [...]

Moroccan-Inspired Harissa Lentils Stew Recipe

This Moroccan harissa lentils stew recipe is a savory vegan lentil stew or can pair [...]

Spicy Moroccan Harissa Hummus Recipe

This spicy harissa hummus recipe is inspired by Moroccan cuisine. It's a vegan snack with [...]

Farm-Style French Green Lentils Recipe

This French green lentils recipe is a classic, farm-style French dish that can be eaten [...]

Spicy And Tender Harissa Chicken with Chickpeas

This easy-to-make harissa chicken with chickpeas recipe is a great one-pot dish that can be [...]

Vegan Moroccan Chickpea Tagine With Carrots And Harissa

This spicy Moroccan chickpea tagine with carrot and harissa is a show stopper, but not [...]

Flavorful Moroccan Lentil Tagine With Carrots And Cauliflower

This hearty Moroccan lentil tagine is a vegan version of the traditional Moroccan dish, using [...]

10 Japanese Spices, Seasonings, And Sauces For Cooking At Home

These Japanese spices and seasonings are a must for home cooks looking to recreate traditional [...]

33 Of The Best Vegetarian Air Fryer Recipes

Looking for easy-to-make vegetarian snacks and side dish recipes? Check out our list of the [...]

7 Spices From Morocco To Add A Kick To Your Recipes

Whether cooking up a tagine or just wanting to add a little kick to your [...]

Spices In Thailand – Thai Herbs And Seasonings For Home Cooks

After living in Thailand, I crave the Thai herbs and seasonings I cooked with. Here's [...]

Best Moroccan Salad Recipes

The Best Moroccan Salad Recipes: Looking to bring authentic Moroccan flavors home? Here are recommendations [...]

Authentic Salsa Romesco Recipe – Catalan Pepper Sauce

This salsa romesco recipe is a versatile, vegan Catalan pepper sauce that works well on [...]

16 Tasty Indian Air Fryer Recipes

Indian food is not as complicated as people think! Here are some of the tastiest [...]

25 Tasty Air Fryer Breakfast Recipes

From savory to sweet to breakfast staples, these tasty air fryer breakfast recipes are easy-to-make [...]

5 Easy Recipes For Burgers In An Air Fryer

Looking for a quick mid-week meal? These easy recipes for burgers in an air fryer [...]

Traditional Irish Brown Bread Recipe

This traditional Irish brown bread recipe is on a constant rotation in our home in [...]

Stewed Moroccan Beans – Traditional Loubia Recipe

This easy-to-make Loubia recipe is a simple version of a classic Moroccan bean stew. It's [...]

Moroccan Cucumber Salad With Mint

This tangy Moroccan cucumber salad with mint is a version of a traditional Moroccan salad, [...]

Moroccan Lamb Shank Tagine With Apricots

This Moroccan lamb shank tagine is slow-cooked in a classic tagine pot in the oven, [...]

Moroccan Carrot Salad With Orange And Mint

This Moroccan carrot salad with orange in mint is an easy take on a classic [...]

13 Instant Pot Air Fryer Recipes With The Air Fryer Lid

Here are some of our favorite Instant Pot air fryer recipes, all using the Instant [...]

Solomillo A La Pimienta – Spanish Pork Steak With Creamy Pepper Sauce

This solomillo a la pimienta recipe is a creamy and decadent Spanish pork recipe, with [...]

The Best Moroccan Vegetable Recipes

The Best Moroccan Vegetable Recipes, with soups, side dishes, salads, and stews for vegetarians and [...]

Savory Recipes With Coffee – Ideas For Cooking With Coffee

Looking for tips for cooking with coffee? Check out this list of 14+ savory recipes [...]

The Best Instant Pot Japanese Recipes

The Best Instant Pot Japanese Recipes: Including loads of easy-to-make versions of authentic and traditional [...]

The Best Recipes For Baking With Coffee

Are you a coffee lover with a sweet tooth? Check out this collection of over [...]

Easy Moroccan Beet Salad

One of the best things about traveling in Morocco was all of the tasty salads [...]

Drinks, Snacks, and Dessert Coffee Recipes For Coffee Lovers

Over 30 tasty ideas for drinks, snacks, and dessert coffee recipes, from smoothies to granola [...]

Spanish Spinach And Chickpeas – Espinacas Con Garbanzos Recipe

This authentic espinacas con garbanzos recipe is inspired by a classic Spanish spinach and chickpeas [...]

Traditional Spanish Chorizo And Beans Recipe

Learned while living in Spain, this traditional Spanish chorizo and beans recipe is an easier [...]

Traditional Vegetarian Spanish White Beans Stew Recipe

This super easy-to-make vegetarian Spanish white beans stew makes a filling main course. Or it [...]

Mini Burnt Cheesecake Recipe – San Sebastian Cheesecake

This mini burnt cheesecake recipe is a bite-sized interpretation of the classic Basque or San [...]

45 Easy Air Fryer Recipes For Beginners

From snacks and veggies, to entire main courses, these easy air fryer recipes for beginners [...]

Chorizo A La Sidra – Spanish Chorizo In Cider Recipe

This Spanish chorizo a la sidra recipe is an easy to make Spanish tapas recipe. [...]

Moroccan Kefta Tagine With Eggs Recipe

Easy Moroccan kefta tagine with eggs: Make a tasty Moroccan meatballs recipe in a tagine [...]

Sweet And Tangy Traditional Italian Lemon Cake Recipe

This authentic and traditional Italian lemon cake recipe is soft, sweet, and tangy, the perfect [...]

Easy Gluten-Free Focaccia Bread Recipe

This easy Gluten-Free Focaccia Bread Recipe is a great alternative to the traditional recipe for [...]

Traditional Ligurian Focaccia – An Authentic Italian Focaccia Recipe

This Ligurian focaccia recipe is salty and crispy on the outside and fluffy on the [...]

19 Of The Best Gochujang Recipes That Embrace The Sweet And Spicy

Love spicy food? Here's are the best gochujang recipes, a spicy Korean chili paste that [...]

Solomillo Al Pedro Ximenez Recipe- Pork With Pedro Ximenez Sauce

This Solomillo al Pedro Ximenez recipe takes me back to Andalusia, Spain, with a decadent [...]

Patatas A Lo Pobre Recipe – Spanish Poor Man’s Potatoes

These Spanish poor man's potatoes, or patatas a lo pobre recipe, became a staple recipe [...]

Spanish Alioli Garlic Sauce – An Easy To Make Spanish Aioli Recipe

This Spanish alioli garlic sauce recipe is an easy-to-make, vegan Spanish aioli recipe with a [...]

15 Of The Tastiest Sushi Bowl Recipes

These tasty sushi bowl recipes and recipes for poke bowls are beautiful, healthy, and tasty [...]

Spanish Pisto Recipe – Vegan Spanish Ratatouille

This Spanish pisto recipe is a fresh and tasty vegan tapas recipe most often called [...]

Easy Spicy Harissa Dip With Yogurt

An easy spicy harissa dip recipe with harissa paste and greek yogurt. It’s super easy, [...]

Zesty Moroccan Potato Salad

This zesty Moroccan potato salad recipe pairs well with other Moroccan salads or offers a [...]

Best Korean Stew Recipes You Can Make At Home

Warm and comforting and often easy-to-make, these are some of the best Korean recipes, including [...]

Mediterranean Roasted Red Pepper And Goat Cheese Dip

A creamy and versatile Mediterranean roasted red pepper dip made with creamy goat cheese is [...]

The Best Japanese Rice Recipes

The Best Japanese Rice Recipes: A recipe roundup of top recipes, inspired by our trips [...]

The Best Italian Desserts – Recipes To Try At Home

Our list of the best Italian dessert recipes that you can make at home, including [...]

Easy Spicy Harissa Aioli Recipe

This easy spicy harissa aioli recipe takes minutes to make and is the perfect dip [...]

Spicy Harissa Pasta Recipe With Black Olives & Capers

This spicy harissa pasta recipe is easy-to-make, with Moroccan chili paste, tangy capers, and black [...]

Spicy Roasted Harissa Cauliflower Recipe

This spicy roasted harissa cauliflower recipe makes a healthy snack or side dish. With only [...]

Pollo Ajillo Recipe – Spanish Garlic Chicken

This pollo ajillo recipe is a classic Spanish garlic chicken dish popular in Andalusia, Spain. [...]