🇪🇸 Spanish Recipes
50 spanish recipes converted from YouTube cooking videos. Authentic dishes with full ingredients, step-by-step instructions, and nutrition info.
This Spinach and Chickpea Stew is my Go-To Crowd Pleaser
A quick, vegan Spanish‑inspired stew featuring canned tomatoes, chickpeas, fresh ginger, and spinach. Made with just a few pantry staples, it simmers to a thick, comforting bowl perfect for large crowds or cozy winter meals.
Seafood Paella (Parks and Rec)
A vibrant Spanish seafood paella inspired by the TV show Parks and Recreation, featuring clams, prawns, cuttlefish, saffron-infused rice, and plenty of fresh herbs. Made in a traditional paella pan over an outdoor burner for authentic smoky flavor and a crispy socarrat bottom.
How to Make Churros
Crispy, golden churros made from a classic choux dough, fried to perfection and rolled in cinnamon sugar. Served with a quick semi‑sweet chocolate dipping sauce. This recipe from Preppy Kitchen walks you through every step—from dough preparation to frying—so you can recreate street‑vendor quality churros at home.
Traditional Spanish Lentil Stew (Lentejas)
A comforting, classic Spanish lentil stew (lentejas) made with brown lentils, waxy potatoes, carrots, bell peppers, and a touch of sweet smoked paprika. Easy to prepare, perfect for chilly evenings, and adaptable for vegetarian or meat‑lover versions.
“Stop Buying Cheese! Make Fresh Creamy Cheese at Home in 15 Minutes”
A simple two‑ingredient soft cheese made from 2% milk and vinegar, stretched in the microwave and shaped into a log. Perfect for salads or as a fresh cheese snack.
Classic Caramel Flan
A step‑by‑step guide to making a silky, caramel‑topped flan at home. Learn Thomas Joseph's proven tricks for a smooth custard, a deep amber caramel, and a flawless water‑bath bake. Perfect for dinner parties or a special family dessert.
Seafood Paella with Chicken
A traditional Spanish seafood paella enriched with crispy chicken thighs, leeks, red peppers, saffron-infused Bomba rice, and a generous crust (socarrat). Made with homemade seafood‑chicken stock, spider crab, and lobster legs, this dish delivers authentic flavors and a satisfying crunchy bottom.
Cheesecake Basque (San Sebastián)
A crustless Basque cheesecake, creamy and slightly caramelized on top, flavored with lemon and topped with a dark chocolate ganache, served with a raspberry coulis and crushed pistachios.
Montées Chaos (Spanish Cinnamon Almond Biscuits)
Crisp, melt‑in‑your‑mouth biscuits with a delicate almond flavor and a dusting of cinnamon. Originating from Spain and popular across the Maghreb, these cookies are perfect for tea or coffee time.
Creamy and Crispy Potatoes (Fried Potato Balls)
A simple recipe for potato balls that are crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. Ideal as a snack or side dish. You only need potatoes, cornstarch, parsley and hot oil.
Oil-free Churros
Light and crispy churros prepared in a special oil-free machine. This homemade version is healthier than fried churros, while retaining the slightly sweet taste and the soft-crisp texture. Ideal to enjoy plain, dusted with sugar or drizzled with Nutella.
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Churros & Hot Chocolate Recipe [No Oven]
Crispy, golden churros made from a simple choux‑style dough, fried to perfection and served with a silky dark chocolate sauce. Perfect for a sweet snack or dessert, this recipe follows Nino's Home step‑by‑step instructions for a reliable, restaurant‑quality result.
How To Make Easy Homemade Churros
Crispy, golden churros made from classic choux pastry, piped, fried, and rolled in a buttery cinnamon‑sugar coating. Perfect for a snack or dessert and served with caramel or chocolate dip.
Canned Sardines in Spicy Tomato Sauce
A quick and heart‑healthy Spanish tapas dish featuring canned sardines simmered in a spicy tomato sauce with smoked paprika, garlic, and onion. Ready in about 30 minutes, it’s perfect served with crusty baguette or as a flavorful starter to a larger meal.
Crème Catalane
A silky, aromatic custard flavored with lemon zest and cinnamon, topped with a crisp caramelized sugar crust. This classic Catalan dessert is easy to make at home using a kitchen torch for the perfect brûlée finish.
Ultra‑soft Spanish Madeleines
These Spanish madeleines are light, ultra‑soft and feature the famous hump thanks to three simple tricks: resting the batter, a very hot oven followed by a thermal shock, and moderate filling of the molds. Ideal for a snack or an elegant dessert.
Classic Spanish Omelette (Tortilla de Patatas)
A traditional Spanish tortilla made with thinly sliced potatoes, sweet onion, and eggs, cooked in extra‑virgin olive oil until golden and creamy inside. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a tapa.
Seafood Paella with Lobster, Chicken, and Chorizo
A vibrant, one‑pan Spanish paella packed with lobster tails, shrimp, clams, chicken thighs, and smoky chorizo. Made with homemade shrimp stock, saffron‑infused bomba rice, and a classic sofrito, this dish delivers the coveted crispy socarrat at the bottom and a fragrant, colorful presentation perfect for any gathering.
🍫 Easy CHURROS at Home - VIRAL Tiktok Recipe 🍫
Crispy, light churros made from a simple three‑ingredient dough, piped into perfect ridged sticks, fried to golden brown and rolled in cinnamon sugar. Served with a silky chocolate‑peanut butter dipping sauce that adds a rich, nutty twist to this classic Spanish dessert.
NON explosive churros
Crispy, golden churro rolls that are perfectly cooked inside and out. This recipe walks you through making a fully cooked dough, freezing the piped strips, and frying at the ideal temperature to avoid steam‑bomb disasters. Finish with a sweet cinnamon‑sugar coating for an authentic Spanish‑style snack.
Traditional Spanish Chickpea Stew with Garlic‑Bread Thickener
A hearty, plant‑based Spanish stew that uses pressure‑cooked chickpeas and a garlicky toasted‑bread paste to naturally thicken the broth. Infused with smoked paprika, tomatoes, potatoes, and spinach, this dish is flavorful, comforting, and completely vegan.
Spanish Eggs
A delicious preparation of poached eggs in a Mediterranean sauce with peppers, tomatoes, olives and chorizo, inspired by Spanish cuisine. Served with rice, it is a complete and flavorful dish, ideal for lunch or dinner.
Spanish Madeleines
Light, citrus‑perfumed madeleines made without butter – using sunflower and olive oil for a tender crumb and a crisp sugary top. Inspired by the classic French madeleine but with a Spanish twist, these bite‑size cakes are perfect for tea, coffee, or a snack any time of day.
Chaos Bumps
Spanish shortbread cookies, easy to make with only three basic ingredients (flour, sugar, oil) and a hint of cinnamon. Ideal for a snack or tea time, they require no special equipment and bake in 20‑25 minutes.
Valencian Fideuà with Seafood
A family-friendly version of Valencian fideuà, a seafood dish based on vermicelli, similar to paella but quicker. The broth flavored with shrimp shells, aromatics and vegetables infuses the vermicelli, while shrimp, squid and mussels add texture and a taste of the sea. Perfect for a convivial meal.
Irresistible CREAMY Garlic Shrimp
A quick 15‑minute Spanish tapas dish of jumbo shrimp sautéed in olive oil and finished in a silky garlic‑cream sauce. Serve with crusty baguette or toss with pasta for a satisfying meal.
Seafood and Chicken Paella
A generous paella with seafood (mussels, langoustines, squid) and chicken, flavored with saffron, paprika and cumin. Ideal for 6 people, this family-sized version uses frozen products to stay economical while preserving the authentic flavors of Spanish cuisine.
Spanish Poor Man's Beans and Rice
A humble, hearty Spanish dish dating back to the Renaissance, Alubias con Arroz a lo Pobre combines pinto beans, short‑grain rice, tomato sauce, and smoked paprika for a comforting, protein‑rich meal that can be ready in about 40 minutes. Serve with crusty baguette and a glass of Valdepeñas wine.
It’s 🍅SEASON! Make the Authentic Gazpacho 🤤
A refreshing, bright cold tomato soup perfect for summer. This classic Spanish gazpacho blends ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumber, sweet red bell pepper, and a hint of jalapeño, finished with olive oil and red wine vinegar. Serve chilled with simple garnishes for a light starter or a cool main dish.
Seafood Paella with Alioli (Spanish‑Style)
A vibrant Spanish‑style seafood paella made with short‑grain rice, fresh shrimp, mussels and squid, cooked in a fragrant sofrito and finished with a crisp socarrat. Served with a homemade garlic‑lemon alioli that adds a creamy, tangy contrast. The recipe follows Chef Hoyoon’s authentic technique, including the crucial steps of coating the rice, slow absorption of broth, and creating the prized crust.
UGLY DELICOUS Keto Cheesecake
A simple, ultra‑creamy keto version of the famous burnt Basque cheesecake. High heat creates a caramelized, slightly cracked top while the interior stays custard‑soft. No spring‑form pan needed—just a 6‑inch cake pan lined with parchment.
How to Make Paella on the Grill
A backyard‑grill version of classic Spanish paella that delivers smoky flavor and a coveted crispy rice crust (socarrat). The recipe builds a quick aromatic broth, grills chicken for extra flavor, and finishes the rice on a 15‑inch paella pan over charcoal for authentic texture.
Soft cinnamon cookies (Montecados)
Ultra simple, soft and cinnamon‑flavored cookies inspired by traditional montecados. Perfect with coffee or tea, they are made with just five ingredients and a characteristic sandy texture.
Spanish Potato Salad
A firm potato salad with spicy chorizo, olive oil vinaigrette, red wine vinegar and persillade. Served warm or cold, it is ideal for summer meals.
Gazpacho
A refreshing, raw Spanish gazpacho made with ripe tomatoes, cucumber, onion, bell peppers, stale bread, olive oil and a splash of vinegar. No cooking required – just blend, chill, and serve with a fresh salsa garnish. Perfect for hot summer days.
Il Gazpacho del ristorante 3 stelle Michelin spagnolo Cocina Hermanos Torres
A refreshing, traditional cold soup from Catalonia, made with ripe hanging tomatoes, cucumber, green pepper, garlic, sourdough breadcrumbs, extra virgin olive oil and aged sherry vinegar. Perfect for hot summer days and easy to prepare at home.
How to Make Authentic Spanish Paella (Properly)
A traditional Spanish paella made with chicken thighs, artichoke hearts, flat green beans, saffron, smoked paprika and a rich homemade broth. Cooked in a 60 cm paella pan over two burners for a perfect caramelized socarrat, this recipe serves 6‑7 people and captures the authentic flavors of Valencia while allowing seasonal flexibility.
Nono's Express Paella
Quick and homemade version of traditional paella, prepared by Norbert Tarayre. Free-range chicken, spicy chorizo, peeled shrimp, bouchot mussels, bell peppers and Camargue round rice, all simmered in a homemade chicken broth and seasoned with saffron. Ideal for a convivial weekday meal, without bouillon powder and with the famous crispy socarrat at the bottom of the pan.
How to make PERFECT CHURROS with Hot Chocolate
Crispy, golden churros piped from a simple dough, fried to perfection, rolled in cinnamon sugar and served with a silky chocolate dipping sauce. This step‑by‑step recipe from Cooking Satisfaction shows how to make classic Spanish‑style churros at home using a candy thermometer for oil temperature and a piping bag for uniform strips.
Bocadillo de Calamares: Originale vs. Gourmet nel Ristorante 3 Stelle Michelin Spagnolo ABaC
A contemporary take on the classic Spanish bocadillo de calamares, featuring hand‑made Catalan aioli, tempura‑fried squid rings, thin squid carpaccio tartare, smoked eel‑infused brioche, and a bright lemongrass foam. Inspired by the 3‑star ABaC kitchen, this dish blends Spanish tradition with Italian sandwich culture and Asian techniques.
🍰 CAKE Breakfast? The Most Unbelievable Recipe! 🤤
A light, fluffy cake made with just yogurt, eggs, and cornstarch that mimics the caramelized top of a Basque cheesecake. It’s gluten‑free, high‑protein, and ready in under an hour.
Catalan Cream with Lemongrass and Cinnamon
A velvety Catalan cream, flavored with lemongrass and cinnamon, prepared like a pastry cream then caramelized with a torch. Easy to make at home, it evokes the desserts of Barcelona.
Andalusian potato, tomato, olive and chorizo salad
A colorful summer salad inspired by Andalusia, made of golden new potatoes, bell pepper, red onion, cherry tomatoes, green olives, lemon‑olive vinaigrette and thin slices of chorizo. Light, flavorful and perfect for summer meals.
3 Ways to Cook Octopus Like a Chef
A simple, restaurant‑style Spanish octopus prepared by first steaming to achieve perfect tenderness, then finishing on a hot cast‑iron grill brushed with garlic butter, lemon, and parsley. No fancy equipment needed—just a steamer or pot, a grill pan, and a few pantry staples.
Summer Gazpacho
Fresh and refreshing gazpacho, ideal for hot summer days. This cold Spanish soup, made with ripe tomatoes, cucumber, peppers and a drizzle of olive oil, is simple, healthy and ready in less than 30 minutes. Perfect as a summer starter or appetizer.
4 LEGENDARY Tortilla Wraps
Four quick, healthy tortilla wraps inspired by Spanish flavors. Each wrap is assembled in about five minutes and can be served fresh, chilled, or lightly crisped in a pan with olive oil. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or light main course.
Learn How to Cook ‘Marisco Paella’ by Mi Cocina with Martin Javier
A traditional Spanish seafood paella made with authentic paella rice, saffron‑infused chicken and seafood broth, shrimp, mussels, clams, and fresh vegetables. Inspired by a family recipe taught in Barcelona and perfected during the pandemic, this dish brings the flavors of Valencia to your home kitchen.
One Pan Roasted Chicken and Potatoes Recipe
A simple, one‑pan Spanish‑inspired roasted chicken and potatoes dish. Chicken thighs and drumsticks are marinated in a fragrant blend of salt, pepper, garlic, paprika, cumin, oregano and thyme, then roasted together with quartered potatoes, onion wedges, whole garlic cloves and fresh rosemary at a high temperature for a crispy skin and tender vegetables.
20 Incredible Weekend Dinner Ideas By Jamie Oliver
A vibrant, share‑able South End Paella packed with smoky blistered peppers, juicy chicken thighs, spicy chorizo, and a bounty of seafood. Jamie Oliver’s twist adds a caramelised “socarrat” crust at the bottom for that authentic Spanish crunch.
Tortas AHOGADAS estilo JALISCO
A comforting, bright Spanish-style tomato soup made with fresh tomatoes, onion, garlic, and a hint of olive oil. Perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, this soup is easy to prepare, vegetarian, and can be customized with cream or herbs.