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Hake with Cider Recipe

I grew up eating hearty meat stews and oven roasts throughout the cold Massachusetts winters. Fish was more of a summer dish– freshly grilled and served with vegetables from the garden. It wasn’t until I moved to Spain that I fully appreciated the versatility of fish for winter meals. And as much as I...

Cod and Potato Stew

Lauren Aloise

Salt cod, or bacalao in Spanish is one of the world’s most fascinating foods. So interesting, in fact, that Mark Kurlansky wrote a fantastic book about it that won the prestigious James Beard Award. On my food tours people often ask why we still eat salt cod. Wouldn’t it be easier...

Catalan Fish Stew (Suquet de Peix Recipe)

Lauren Aloise

Growing up in Massachusetts meant that fresh fish and seafood was a staple of summer. Creamy clam chowder, fried clam rolls, tiny bay scallops, boiled lobsters, briny oysters– why did I ever leave?! Luckily, Spain gives New England a run for its money when it comes to all things...

Perfect Boiled Shrimp Recipe (Gambas Cocidas)

Lauren Aloise

Spring is in the air and that means I’m in the mood to cook! The local markets are starting to fill up with new goodies (think strawberries, asparagus, peas and the very first cherries– my favorite!) and the longer days mean I have more energy to start making dinner at...

Tuna Belly, Blood Orange and Avocado Spanish Salad Recipe

Lauren Aloise

Ventresca de atún (tuna belly) is a gourmet canned product here in Spain that puts your average can of tuna fish to shame. Especially when it’s a can of wild Atlantic bluefin tuna (ventresca de atún rojo salvaje), fished by the old Phoenician method called Almadraba. I received a...

Hake with Onions and Dill (Merluza Encebollada con Eneldo)

Lauren Aloise

People on my food tours are always fascinated to find that fish plays such an important role in the Madrileño cuisine. As a very central capital (located about three hours or so from the Spanish coast) I understand their confusion. But the fact is, you can get excellent quality...