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Abuelo Julio’s Patata a lo pobre
My grandmother Lely’s Recipe – A Family Favourite( at least for me) There are dishes that bring people together before you’ve even sit at the table — and this is one of them. These potatoes were one of my grandfather’s favourites. Well, these and potato salad. I seem to remember that Lely would make a […]
Zanahoria Aliñá (Marinated Carrots)
Simple, Delicious, and Soaked in Memories. This was one of my grandmother Lely’s summer favourites. She’d make them especially for my grandad. They’d sit outside in their patio on warm Saturday evenings sharing a few nibbles, these marinated carrots, some olives, and a bowl of crisps. It was their time to unwind, talk, and laugh. […]
Lely’s Potato salad
A Taste of Summer on the Rock There are some dishes that don’t need fancy ingredients or complicated steps — just good olive oil, a splash of vinegar, and a little love. Patata Aliñá another more common name for this Potato salad is one of those recipes. Light, refreshing, and full of Mediterranean soul, this […]
Lentil Bread
Just tried this super easy and healthy Lentil Bread recipe — and it’s a keeper! Made with simple ingredients like lentils, eggs, yoghurt, and Parmesan, it’s packed with protein and flavor. Perfect for anyone looking for a gluten-free alternative or just something a little different. Soak, blitz, bake… and enjoy every bite. Fresh out of […]
Creamy Sweet Potato Soup
Warm, velvety, and nourishing, this Creamy Sweet Potato Soup is the perfect comfort dish for chilly days. Based on my grandmother’s cherished recipe, this modern adaptation enhances its natural sweetness while balancing it with a hint of spice, creating a rich and flavourful soup that’s both healthy and satisfying. Ready in under an hour, this […]
Caprese Salad: A Symphony of Simplicity
The Caprese Salad is a celebration of flavours, showcasing the beauty of simplicity with just a few quality ingredients. Composed of fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, and fragrant basil, this dish is a testament to the adage that less is more. The magic of the Caprese Salad lies in its balance of flavors and textures. The […]
Albondigon -Meat loaf
This is another typical Gibraltarian dish, and like every other recipe posted here, each household has it’s own version of how to make it. My grandmothers recipe’s meat loaf is more of a couple of giant meatballs, which are then boiled in soup and either served hot as it is, or reheated the next day on its […]
Menestra – traditional vegetable soup
A hearty, rustic vegetable stewed soup, slow cooked the way Lely made it. Simple, nourishing, and full of quiet comfort from the Gibraltarian Kitchen
Honey and Oil biscuits
This recipe is an extremely old one, as my grandmother’s recipe book states it’s her mother’s biscuit recipe. With roots which I believe are from traditional Italian biscuit recipes, there is no way that you can go wrong with a biscuit base made with oil and honey. Having made these biscuits a couple of times, I […]
Quick no rise bread
I love baking bread. It’s one of the things I find most comfort in. The rhythmic kneading of the dough, the delight of smelling baking bread, and the pleasure of eating warm bread lathered in butter, hmmm, there are very little things that can replace the comfort of homemade food. This recipe – as are […]