Recipes

Teleclubs, sociedades and cofradias offer a great way to discover local Canarian food. Here’s our guide on how to dine Canarian style.

The case of a tourist couple who were charged €125 for five prawns caused widespread press coverage last month, but if anything, it highlights the importance of knowing a little...

Croquetas are a Spanish obsession, and rightly so – the country seems to have perfected a recipe that was originally intended to use up leftovers. Here’s our recipe on how...

Despite its name, this dessert doesn’t have any cheese in it. It’s a sweet milk-based treat that’s as popular among Canarians as it is on mainland Spain, where it’s called...

Everyone who has visited Lanzarote will have tasted Mojo Rojo and Mojo Verde – the red and green sauces that accompany delicious Canarian potatoes. Here’s our recipe on how to...

Sea salt is a local product here on Lanzarote, made and packaged on the island, where sea water, sunshine and wind power are plentiful. Here's the history of Lanzarote's sea...

During Lent, meat is avoided and humble ingredients are used in easy-to-prepare dishes that give sustenance for the long religious vigils. This classic Spanish Lent dish is warming, healthy and...

A rich, deeply flavoured seafood soup that will be the highlight of any cool day on Lanzarote. The secret here is to get every ounce of flavour out of those...

Canarians have a sweet tooth, and Christmas is one of the times when they'll indulge it without shame. Here are a few Canarian Christmas treats for you to try at...

This is one of those dishes that is somehow hearty, yet light and healthy at the same time. A classic from the Basque region, the mouth-watering brick-red sauce can be...