Orange blossom honey is the honey which the bees of the Spanish Levante (East Coast) suck from orange blossom flowers, or those flowers from citrus fruit trees. In turn, saffron is a plant whose pistils imbue an unmistakable and exquisite taste to great many number of dishes. Orange blossom honey with saffron is undoubtedly one […]
A meal is not the same without a good dessert. Three chocolate cake or blueberry pies, fruit salads, Tiramisu, biscuit cake, sweets… There are many types of desserts, but the classic is continuing to gain ground. On this occasion, we’re bringing you a modern Torrijas (Spanish-style French Toast) which includes a very aromatic spice: saffron. […]
Easter is fast approaching and in our land there are traditional dishes that we wish to show you how to make. With this “Potaje de Vigilia” (Vegetable stew) recipe we’ll be showing you today another one of our spices which is none other than “paprika”. Some people cook this dish throughout Lent, but the […]
At Antonio Sotos we are convinced that pasta is served in your homes at least one day of the week, either because the little ones like it, or because it’s simple and easy and doesn’t take much time to cook. And as is usual in our recipes we’re going to add saffron to a […]
The eye-catching saffron is far more than an “additional” ingredient in one’s dishes. Yes, it is noteworthy for its ability to convert a little bit of rice into a dish full of flavour. And yes, it is eye-catching and is used to richly colour many recipes a bright orange colour. But, in addition to that, […]
Have you tried the croquettes with a touch of saffron?, its flavour enhances the smoothness of the béchamel, adding a personal touch. Saffron has always been used not only as an aromatic spice and as food colouring, but for its many therapeutic properties: it is antioxidant, digestive, prevents cancer and gallstones, protects the retina and […]
The tradition of having breakfast or afternoon tea on Three Kings Day (Epiphany) with the typical cakes of this time of year that is, the Roscón de Reyes (Three Kings Cake) is becoming increasingly more widespread. Below we present a very original recipe, that of the Roscón de Reyes (Three Kings Cake) with saffron, which […]
There are many many chocolate nougat recipes, but, very few such as this. Jot down this very easy saffron chocolate nougat recipe. An extra luscious and luxurious nougat thanks to the saffron, raisin, orange zest and of course, quality chocolate. Take a chance and opt for sweets prepared by you this Christmas. Saffron chocolate […]
Saffron is a very versatile spice, but nor is it a perfect fit in all recipes, as occurs, for example, with pepper, which however seems to practically pop up in all kinds of recipes. That’s why we give you a few ideas so that you can use one of the most appreciated species in the culinary […]
Autumn has arrived and in this new season full of brown and russet shades the red of saffron slips into the mix. This highly prized spice is the ideal addition for preparing dishes with seasonal ingredients. Thus, saffron works really well with pumpkin and mushrooms, two of the star products of autumn. That’s why we’ll […]
We’ll show you how to make meatballs, but no…. not in the usual way. This time it’s a classic recipe but with two variations that it give it a delicious exquisite taste. We’ll be adding almonds and then adding that golden magical touch of saffron. Put your apron on and … let’s get down to […]
Continuing on with the phases of saffron. If in previous posts we discussed the phases ranging from cultivation to peeling, now we will be going onto the next step: the roasting or drying of our red gold. And that is, after harvesting and peeling the saffron filaments, it is now time for drying and toasting […]
Cancer and Alzheimer’s disease are distinct diseases, but both have disastrous effects on a person’s body. Great strides forward have been made in science as regards their treatment, but there are still many years ahead until a final cure is obtained which achieves to palliate the diseases in their entirety. Until then, any contribution at […]
Have you ever wondered what happens to this spice which we like so much, that which is known as red gold or saffron, before reaching our table? Five (5) are the phases which it goes through. However, taking advantage that at the end of the first stage approaches, we will discuss what the cultivation […]
Do you know what serotonin is? It is a neurotransmitter which is essential for the biological functions of our body. It is responsible, for example, for regulating sex drive, body temperature or sleep cycles. However serotonin has another very important function: its levels in blood determines our mood. When levels are low, this occasions […]
We’ve all heard about or seen the movie Ratatouille. In one of the final scenes, Linguini the chef, overwhelmed by the responsibility and role, attempts to serve a dish with which to surprise the restaurant critic Ego at the French restaurant where he works. In the end, Remy, the rat – the star of the […]
“A meal without dessert is like a suit without a tie,” said chef Fernard Point. And so as not to have a suit without a tie, today we bring you a simple dessert in which saffron plays the starring role: the pear tart. In this case, we will be using Raul’s recipe, Raul who has […]
Saffron is one of the world’s most popular and prizes spices and a quite common condiment in a large part of Spanish gastronomy. Indeed with merely conjuring it up one can detect its characteristic smell or identify it to the classic yellowish tint (or colouring) with which it imbues certain dishes. But would you know […]
When summer comes, we still need to eat well, but we prefer light and fresh meals. Today we are offering you to make a saffron recipe which is refreshing and that we really like, the “Catalan Cream” Catalan Cream is a typical dessert from Catalonia, it consists in a pastry cream based on egg […]
Saffron is a highly appreciated spice, for which Spain is one of the main producers in the world. You probably know it for its flavour, its unsmistakable aroma and the colour it gives dishes (especially in paellas). You might not know that it has properties that benefits your health, and therefore, it has multiple uses […]
