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Mama’s San Jacobo (Granny’s Cordon Bleu)

I always remember having these San Jacobo as a kid, so deliciously tender, with melted cheese pouring out as you cut into it...yummy! 2 chicken...

Mama’s Pulpo a la Gallega

Simple, quick and satisfying. That is how I describe this (pulpo a la gallega) octopus dish. Lovely over warm potatoes with paprika.

Mama’s Ensalada De Atún | Mama’s Tuna-Mayonnaise Salad

Anytime, anywhere, with any meal. This ensalada de atun salad is especially great when freshly prepared and served cold on a hot summer’s day. 

Emblanco / En Blanco

Firstly, before I even get onto the recipe, which is the correct way to pronounce this dish, emblanco or en blanco? I seem to get much debate over it...
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Samosas

I have tried many different types of samosas, so I wanted to give them a go myself. These vegetarian samosas are crunchy on the...

Mum’s Huevos Rotos

Huevos Rotos, one of the meals I enjoy ordering when I go for tapas are these 'broken eggs'. All your Iberian favourites in one simple dish. You cannot go wrong.

Moroccan Meatballs in a Tomato Tagine Sauce

I enjoy Moroccan Meatballs and this recipe was similar to one I tried many years ago. All the spices and simple cooking method makes this an easy dish for any evening.

Filo Parcels with Serrano Ham, Camembert & Pesto

The crisp texture of the filo pastry as it crunches against the soft cheese filling is a winner in my books. No need to season this much as the salty ham, rich pesto and creamy cheese balances this out well. 
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Mama’s Fresh Salsa

This fresh tomato salsa is perfect for dipping your tortilla chips or as a base for your sauces.  6 Tomatoes 2 Shallot 1 Fresh Green...

Stuffed Sweet Peppers with Spinach & Ricotta

Peppers are so versatile. I took inspiration from traditional Italian recipes to make stuffed sweet peppers. |

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