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Bob the builder — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 08:48:12 +0000

I often sing the praises of almonds grown in Spain. They grow in vast numbers, especially in the La Alpujarra mountain range. Al

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Tue, 11 May 2021 07:10:51 +0000

Roncal cheese 2 - The New Version

Leah — Tue, 04 May 2021 09:58:49 +0000

The choice of cheese throughout Spain is mind boggling. So much on offer from all four corners of the country. The choice as to

Setting Up Google Services: A Quick Overview for Store Owners Jon

Me — Mon, 25 Jan 2021 09:01:11 +0000

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New for June 2013: Tortillas and Gazpacho

Leah — Sat, 04 Nov 2023 10:38:07 +0000

This month we have two very special new product ranges for you. Both are absolute classics of traditional Spanish cuisine. Annou

Where Does the Word 'Horchata' Come From?

Leah — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 14:58:07 +0000

Ever wondered where the word ‘horchata’ comes from? Read on to find out… Legend has is that a young girl once offered a swe

Tortilla: What's Your Technique?

Leah — Sat, 04 Nov 2023 10:38:07 +0000

Check out this interesting video from ‘Working Class Foodies’ showing one chef’s tortilla technique. Here’s the blurb: Rebecca

Spanish Weekend Drinks

Leah — Thu, 08 Jul 2021 13:25:53 +0000

Sangría always seems to be the go-to summer drink among Brits in Spain, whether they’re soaking up the sun on vacation, or getti

Tortilla with Asparagus and Salt Cod

Leah — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 12:11:49 +0000

Tortilla (omelette) is as popular as ever in Spain. But it doesn’t have to be just a simple, plain potato tortilla. There are m

Award Winning Patios and Tortilla in Córdoba

Leah — Sat, 04 Nov 2023 10:38:07 +0000

May is a busy time in Spain. The weather is getting warmer and the opportunities to eat out increase. And there are plenty of f

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Leah — Mon, 29 Jun 2020 11:28:28 +0000

THANKS FOR YOUR FEEDBACK As a thank-you for your time we would like to give you a 5% discount o

Gazpacho Manchego

Leah — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 14:57:01 +0000

…Not to be mixed up with Gazpacho andaluz- which recipe I will add soon to “Spanish World Food” now that the warmer weather sh

Summer Salmon

Leah — Fri, 22 Sep 2023 08:57:09 +0000

Thanks to Paul Greenhead for his entry into the Summer 2015 recipe competition. Here’s his recipe for a refreshing summer tapa

How To Create A Delicious Spanish Olive Marinade

Leah — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 14:41:03 +0000

Here’s a quick and easy video showing you how to create a delicious Spanish olive marinade with top Spanish chef, Omar Allibhoy.

Pisto

Leah — Tue, 03 Jan 2023 09:13:00 +0000

Pisto is one of those simple but very tasty dishes with a main base of peppers, courgettes and tomatoes; it is one of the very t

Croquetas de Jamón Serrano

Leah — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 08:50:33 +0000

There are some superb Spanish dishes that are so very much better when made freshly in the kitchen, rather than bought in frozen

Terrific Tortilla of Spain

Leah — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 12:11:20 +0000

There is quality Spanish food that people have grown so accustomed to that the danger exists we do not fully appreciate the true

How to cut Spanish Ham

Leah — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 09:14:23 +0000

There are certain arts in a Spanish kitchen that do not come naturally to the non Spanish. One of them is the cutting of Iberia

How to Make Tiramisu with Bizcocho Biscuits

Leah — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 09:22:56 +0000

Here’s a delicious tiramisu recipe that uses our fantastic bizcocho biscuits to great effect. Go easy on the liqueur! Ingredien

The Art of Tortilla

Leah — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 14:59:30 +0000

Head to almost any bar in Spain and you’ll find squares of this delicious egg and potato mix lining the counter – or if you’re l

Chocolate recipes

Leah — Tue, 03 Jan 2023 10:18:17 +0000

It’s cold and wet throughout much of Spain. It’s time for warming food. But it is too wet to go out for it. So what can be made

How to grill your Spanish food

Leah — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 09:15:47 +0000

So often you will read recipes here and elsewhere that refer to grilling Spanish food. Everyone knows how to grill food, don’t

Smoked Salmon and curd cheese on a tomato confit

Leah — Fri, 22 Sep 2023 08:57:09 +0000

As we know, Spain is blessed with many fine cheeses. Too many to choose from. But, other than when eating cheese on its own, ho

Roncal cheese

Leah — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 14:57:12 +0000

The choice of cheese throughout Spain is mind boggling. So much on offer from all four corners of the country. The choice as to

Madrid Style Stuffed Hake

Leah — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 09:39:37 +0000

People often associate fish such as Hake (Merluza) only with the coast. But, as Rick Stein discovered on his culinary tour of Sp

Roast Chicken Breast Stuffed with Salmon

Leah — Fri, 22 Sep 2023 08:57:09 +0000

Spain is not known for serving curried dishes. But they are gaining popularity. If you make this excellent recipe for Spanish f

Chickpea and Chorizo Tortilla

Leah — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 08:50:44 +0000

In the days after they won the Champions League, I saw that some Barcelona footballers were back home enjoying a meal that inclu

Cocido Madrileño a la Inma

Leah — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 14:57:03 +0000

This dish is one of the main signature dishes from my city – Madrid. The way to eat this dish is having the consome first, whic

Salmon Asturian-Style

Leah — Fri, 22 Sep 2023 08:57:08 +0000

I have written elsewhere on this site about how salmon from the Asturian region of Spain should be cooked in a simple fashion. N

Croquetas de Atún

Leah — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 14:57:04 +0000

To say that I love croquetas is underestimate - really, I absolutely adore them. I don’t make them very often though, and the r

Privacy Policy

Leah — Mon, 05 Dec 2022 12:21:49 +0000

As part of your shopping journey with The Tapas Lunch Company Ltd, we will collect certain personal data from your during the ch

Taste Tortilla

Leah — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 12:11:49 +0000

Hands up all those of you who love to eat a good Spanish made tortilla. Thought so. Lots of you. I include myself in that group.

How to Make Churros at home

Leah — Wed, 22 Jul 2020 09:00:17 +0000

I had the pleasure of having churros made for me by a real expert yesterday. Despite what many people say, there really is no grand secret to making great churros.

Salmon in Spain

Leah — Fri, 22 Sep 2023 08:57:09 +0000

When you study the culinary history of Spain one quickly notices that, while some recipes can be traced back centuries; how cert

Thanks for Registering as a Trade Customer

Leah — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 14:57:06 +0000

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Select Europe Seafood Products Win Great Taste Award

Leah

We’re very happy to announce that for another consecutive year, Select Europe products (our code SLE) have won awards at the pre

Chorizo: A Serving Suggestion

Leah

Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last 10 years or so, you’ll know that chorizo has become one of Spain’s biggest c

Serrano Ham and Chorizo Canalones

Leah

Ingredients For the filling: Squares of cannelloni pasta, or pre-formed tubes 2 tbsp salted butter ¼ lb ground veal ½ lb ground

Pineapple Tart

Leah

Ingredients: 1 large can of tinned pineapple*½ litre of cream2 packets of pineapple-flavour gelatine4 tbsp caster sugarBiscuits

Becoming a Trade Customer

Leah

The Tapas Lunch Company Ltd, UK importer since 2005, we are specialist wholesale suppliers of Spanish Food. We store

Empanada for Everyone!

Leah

England is pretty big on their pies, especially if you ask a Northerner. Spain, however, not so much… They do have plenty of pas

Prawn and Crab Canalone

Leah

Recipe makes 6IngredientsFilling: 110-120g prawns (fresh is better)120g crabmeat1 cup of ricotta cheese or Queso de Burgos for a

New Range of Spanish BBQ Products

Leah

What better way to enjoy the seasonal sunshine than by firing up the grill and hosting a Spanish-style barbacoa? This month we’

Super Soups

Leah

They’re also some of my favourite things to make because a) They’re quick, b) They’re easy, c) They’re cheap and d) They’re grea

Cooking for a Fiesta

Leah

‘Siesta’ and ‘Fiesta’; two of the most commonly used words in the Standard Expat Dictionary (which doesn’t exist, but probably s

Coca Sobrasada

Leah

The story behind this recipe is quite a simple one. My delivery from the Tapas Lunch Company had just arrived. I was at home wit

DOs, ETGs & Naming Conventions

Leah

INTRODUCTION This topic will probably be of little interest to the vast majority of our customers. If you’re just interested in

About Us

Leah

The Tapas Lunch Company Who are you? How long have you been around for? The Tapas Lunc

Talk yourself Spanish

Leah

The Spanish language is such a culturally rich, vibrant language, but like many languages, it has its cute quirks and nuances. A