What Does A Mediterranean Diet Menu Consist Of? Spanish cooking, like the country and its people, is colourful, lively and robust. Olive oil and garlic are two of the most common ingredients in a Mediterranean Diet Menu having been imported by the Romans. Whilst under Arab occupation, which lasted for centuries, it took onboard saffron, pepper, nutmeg and sugar. The … [Read more...] about A Mediterranean Diet Menu
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Pollo en Salsa de Tomate (Chicken in Tomato Sauce)
Ingredients Chicken portions 1/2 onion 2 cloves garlic 1 bay leaf 1 glass of dry white wine 400gms tin of tomatoes sliced mushrooms 1/2 cup frozen peas olive oil Method Pour olive oil into pot, enough to cover base. Add chopped onions and bay leaf and fry till softened but not brown. Add garlic. Next add chicken portions and lightly colour on both … [Read more...] about Pollo en Salsa de Tomate (Chicken in Tomato Sauce)
Spanish Food
Spanish Food is among the most popular in Europe. Its variety and simplicity means minimal effort and maximum taste! Ingredients are easy to come by and whether you're interested in cooking a paella or a spanish omelette (tortilla) don't be afraid to give it a try. Depending on which region of Spain you visit you will encounter Spanish food dishes that are practically … [Read more...] about Spanish Food
Cochifrito (Lamb with lemon and garlic)
Ingredients 875g lean boneless lamb, cut into bite-sized pieces 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 garlic cloves, crushed 1 onion, finely chopped 1 tablespoon mild paprika (pimenton dulce) 3 tablespoons lemon juice 4 tablespoons finely chopped flat leaf parsley, plus extra to garnish 100ml vegetable or chicken stock salt and pepper finely grated lemon rind, to … [Read more...] about Cochifrito (Lamb with lemon and garlic)
Enjoy the Sun Sensibly!
Adults just like babies need to protect their skin from the sun. Certain basic precautions should be taken so as to avoid being burned by excessive exposure. The locals have a routine when going to the beach and most will avoid exposure between noon and 4pm. However, when on holiday we tend to indulge as much as we can of the good weather. When the sun is at its peak, you can … [Read more...] about Enjoy the Sun Sensibly!