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Essential Recipe Calendar 2022

Essential Recipe Calendar 2022

2022-01-20

From January to December, cook with La Española recipes in this compilation for 2022 and fall in love with the Mediterranean diet.

Are you tired of slipping back into the same old recipe routines, cooking only what is easy or familiar, and longing for a little more spice in your diet? Or maybe you feel spoiled for choice, overwhelmed by the abundance of food advice on the market, and are simply looking for a little more structure to your month? As always, La Española is here to help!

In this article we are delighted to present a mighty twelve-month plan of mouthwatering meals for you to try: La Española's Essential Recipe Calendar 2022.

Each delicious dish has been inspired by our rich Spanish heritage, from the ingredients to local recipes, handed down through the ages and perfected over time. Because food, like many things, is best when shared and now it’s time to share them with you!

So here we go, twelve special Spanish recipes for you to explore, each perfectly paired with every month in 2022!

January

If you’re starting the year with a fitness focus, we can help with that!! Make it easier to resist the pizza with a cheat-za!

Topped with creamy, caramelised butternut squash, red onion, roasted red pepper and salty manchego cheese, this Spanish pizza is a delicious vegetarian midweek meal to make for friends and family.

Get the recipe → Spanish Butternut Squash Pizza

February

If you haven’t started already, make February the month you join us in Truffle Tuesdays. A perfect starting point would be our Spanish omelette…with a truffle twist!

Tortilla de patatas is one of the most popular dishes in Spain, and in our recipe we’re adding a splash of La Española Extra Virgin Olive Oil Flavoured with White Truffle. Trust us, try it, you won’t regret it!

Get the recipe → Truffle Tortilla

March

While March marks the end of winter there’s normally still a chill in the air, but imagine coming home to the smell of freshly fried croquetas in the air, waiting to warm you through! Sounds delicious right?

Small, crunchy, and full of flavour, we find that a centre of spinach and melted cheese is the perfect reward after a long day.

Get the recipe → Crunchy Croquetas

Looking for a tapa that’s a little different to impress your special guests?
Here’s an interesting take on our crunchy croquetas recipe…Crunchy Crab Croquetas!

April

Mushrooms and Garlic: Two incredibly versatile ingredients, common to most kitchens, coming together in beautiful harmony. We’ve chosen April for this dish but we think you’d agree, garlic mushrooms are the perfect companion all year round!

Next time you’re preparing a batch, be sure to serve with a swirl of La Española Extra Virgin Olive Oil Flavoured with White Truffle for a fantastic finish. You’ll never go back!

Get the recipe → Garlic Mushroom with Truffle Oil

May

Brighter days mean Summer is on the horizon! Revisit your recipe lists and swap out the soups for salads in preparation for those summer bods!

Lighter lunches and fruitier flavours tend to find their way into our mealtimes more and more as May goes on, and this is one recipe we couldn’t go without - a mouthwateringly meaty yet perfectly fruity salad, perfected with notes of mint.

Get the recipe → Peach, Serrano Ham & Mint Salad

June

Welcome the sun with a perfect Summer tart. One of our newest recipes, and quickly becoming one of our faves, this delectable dish is a definite crowd pleaser at any garden party.

Refreshingly light with seasonal summer vegetables, this is the ideal dish for anyone seeking a time-saving meal that’s easy to make, or if you’re cooking for someone who is normally hard to please! Also, Manchego is amazing, what else could you ask for?!

Get the recipe → Summer Vegetable & Manchego Tart

July

Things are heating up! Let us help you cool off with a delicious dose of desert! You might think that olive oil and orange make strange partners, but don’t knock it until you’ve tried it! The two flavours are wonderfully complementary in our stunning sorbet recipe. It’s a guaranteed hit when the weather’s hot!

Get the recipe → Blood Orange & Olive Oil Sorbet

Sorbet not your thing? Check out this orange and olive desert alternative!
Get the recipe → Olive Oil & Orange Ice Cream

August

As well seasoned foodies, you’ve no doubt tried, and possibly already tired of traditional houmous. Rather than set off searching for something new, why not tap into our Spanish take on the typically Middle Eastern classic dish?

Add a Spanish touch to this family favourite dip by introducing high quality chorizo to the mix, alongside a healthy helping of crispy kale!

Get the recipe → Houmous Bowl with Chorizo & Crispy Kale

September

September usually means ‘back to school’ for those in our audience who have little’uns to cater for. What better way to keep energy levels topped up for you and your family than a protein packed salad?

Perfect for meal prepping as a light lunch or serving up for a healthy hearty dinner, trust us when we say that our griddled lemon and rosemary chicken with butterbean salad recipe, with extra olive oil, will become one of your family favourites!

Get the recipe → Griddled Lemon & Rosemary Chicken with Butterbean Salad

October

As the weather turns so do our tastes and cravings - and what can be more appealing on an autumn eve than the familiar stodge of a well-cooked and warm potato?

You could have guessed that this popular Spanish tapa would feature on our list, but there’s always room for new exploration of familiar recipes. Click the link below to see how we cook our Patatas Bravas to perfection in Spain, and eat just like a local!

Get the recipe → Patatas Bravas

November

It’s November and we’re recommending a superb beef and pimentón stew with truffle oil and garlic mash.
Do we need to say more?! No, we didn’t think so!

Get the recipe → Beef & Pimentón Stew with Truffle Oil & Garlic Mash

December

It’s officially here, winter! It’s time to battle back the dropping temperature with the warmth of sumptuous soup on your table!

Inspired by one of Seville's most typical tapas (chickpeas with spinach) this soup will warm your body and soul on the cold nights. Feedback from our foodie friends tells us that simple, quick and delicious recipes are what you want, and we’re delighted to say that this dish ticks all three of those boxes - enjoy!

Get the recipe → Spanish Chickpea Soup with Spinach