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Yet another Andalucian classic from our authentic Wine and Tapas Tours.

These piqillo peppers are filled with creamed bacalao (salt cod) which is staple of Spanish cuisine.

Unassuming but absolutely delicious.

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Something to definitely try when you're out and about and probably one of the most coveted and delicious things if you're a seafood lover.

These carabineros (or scarlet shrimp in English) are giant shrimp caught from very deep in the Eastern Atlantic.

Renowned for their red colour even when raw, meaty texture and robust flavour, they are revered by chefs on the iberian peninsula.

However, they are not cheap, so perhaps only a treat now and then!!!

Available all along the Costa and just another lovely thing we have experienced on one of our tours.

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Another little discovery as we continually evolve our food tours!

Crumbed and deep-fried goat's cheese (queso de cabra) from Malaga province, drizzled with honey.

Too delicious to explain.

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Trying to please guests at events........

They said "order us something that you really like, that's traditionally Spanish", so I did. And they loved it !!!

Cochinillo or roast suckling pig originates from Segovia, just north of Madrid and dates back to the Roman's invasion of Spain.

Very slowly cooked using nothing more than water and salt it is melt-in-the-mouth delicious and perfect for sharing. A true interpretation of Spanish food culture!

May not be to everyone's taste but if you try it, you're in for a treat.

Available in most tapas bars and many restaurants, or why not try it with us?

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Somethings on the Costa Del Sol are emblematic of the region and just don't need to be messed with; and this is most definitely one of those !

By far Malaga's most famous and celebrated dish, Fritura Malagueña is quite simply smaller seafood and fish, (including, but not limited to, baby squid, salmonete (red mullet), mackerel, prawns, cuttlefish, small hake and anchovies), rolled in flour and fried in extra virgin olive oil until crispy and golden.

The smaller varieties are used because there is no need to worry about any bones.

As they say, if it isn't broken, don't fix it.........

One of the biggest delights of Spain's Mediterranean coast.

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Another delight from Andalucia, saffron mussels.

The Mediterranean mussel is larger than its northern European counterpart and so much juicier.

Here it is slowly cooked in our best virgin olive oil and with one of the best influences from our Moorish invaders, saffron....

Just another discovery from your friends at Costa Food Tours.

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Liquid gold, the backbone of Spanish cuisine!

We are often asked about one of Andalucia's most outstanding products. olive oil.

So here's a little guide to make you more knowledgeable.

Please learn and enjoy

Olive Oil - Spain's Liquid Gold There is no doubt that there are very few dishes in Spain that would exist without some element of olive oil, and, as the largest producer of olive oil in the world (over 30%), it really is no surprise.

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Onwards and upwards and if there's anything you would really like us to do, just shout.

Let's carry on enjoying some of the most diverse, innovative, seasonal and tasty food in the world!

One of the best foodie events on the Costa !!

A really authentic Guided Food Market Tour, with tastings and lunch, away from the tourists; where the restaurants shop.

• See things you may never have seen before
• Expand your food knowledge
• Be enlightened by the fabulous bounty of nature that Spain has to offer.
• Enjoy breakfast and a market tour with your expert guide
• Meet the passionate local traders
• Indulge in cheese, ham and wine tasting
• Enjoy a lunch of your choice, perfectly cooked exactly to your liking.

This is a real foodies delight.

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One of the Spanish lifestyle advantages is the great food on our doorstep, and we love to open people's eyes to how the most basic things can be quite delicious.

So here we have Huevos Rellenos or Stuffed Eggs.

In these huevos rellenos, the egg yolk is mixed with tuna, mayonnaise, ketchup and pimentón.

Dangerously tasty…

Just another one of our little tapas hints.

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Out and about, eating and drinking on the Costa Del Sol, there is often one subject that divides opinion, and that is Cava.

Vastly underestimated, it actually offers some of the best sparkling wines in the world, so here's a guide to help you get the most out of it....

Don't Underestimate Cava! A little insight that may help you and some important food matching recommendations.

Sometimes traditions are there for a reason, and that is so true of Spanish food.

A staple diet of millions of Spanish for thousands of years, rabbit is still a popular dish for many, and with nearly 4000 rabbit farms plus wild hunting, this protein rich meat is everywhere.

It makes a great tapas dish and here is a sharing plate of braised rabbit with classic Andalucian salmorejo.

Quite delicious !!!

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Now we're in seriously classic tapas territory.

The gilda, a traditional Basque country pintxo (although it has now grabbed a foothold in Andalucia), was first served in the 1940's in San Sebastian.

It is simply a Guindilla pepper, a green olive, and an anchovy.
Given the ingredients are cured, pickled, and brined, the pintxo is heavy on the salt, making it the perfect accompaniment to vermouth, aperitifs, classic cocktails or most appealing in our area, a glass of dry Malaga moscatel.

Dangerously tasty!!!

Something a little unusual, uniquely Spanish, originating from Andalucia and an absolute firm favourite on our Wine & Tapas Tours, 'Berenjenos Con Miel'.

Deep fried aubergines drizzled with honey or Miel de Caña (literally “Honey of Sugar,”), but really it’s a kind of molasses. So, calling the dish Fried Aubergine with Honey is a bit of a misnomer since the “Honey” is actually sugar syrup.

Both ingredients introduced, yet again, by the Moors, have been on Spanish plates for more than a thousand years.

And in Andalucia you’ll see them in virtually every tapas bar.

Sounds a bit weird but everybody loves them.

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Now here's one for you adventurous foodies !

Angulas, or baby eels are a revered delicacy in northern Spain, but their appeal has spread nationwide.

These little things are traditionally sautéed in clay pots with olive oil, garlic and cayenne.

Originally, so cheap and plentiful, today things are very different, as they are now quite rare and hard to find, the fresh ones commanding over 1000€ per kilo.

But so much loved by the Spanish, they have found a way around it to satisfy their cravings and now you can find “fake” angulas in the supermarket.

They are called Gulas, taste pretty much the same as they are made out of surimi fish paste, and look almost identical but at a small fraction of the price.

And now available in virtually every supermarket nationwide.

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Now here’s one of the best (and most exclusive) Andalucian experiences, a real wine lover’s day out.

Enjoy the ultimate 1-day vineyard experience in Ronda to two of the most authentic wineries in this beautiful area, all escorted by your wine expert in private air-conditioned transport from Marbella (or other places by arrangement).

Fabulous scenery, lots of tasting, lots of tapas, and a really traditional lunch with the family winemakers (with more wine, of course!)

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A classic from Cadiz, Patatas Aliñadas

Simply combine some of the world's best blue fin tuna (locally caught), the world's best olive oil and delicious new season potatoes, and this dish makes it pretty difficult to go wrong!

The secret is to use very high quality ingredients, and then you have a deliciously tasty reflection of Andalucia.

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Now popular in Andalucia, this is actually Steak Asturias originating in Northern Spain.

The beef is marinated unusually in white wine and served with the king of Spanish blue cheese, Cabrales.

A match made in heaven, look out for it in the bars of Marbella!

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The humble sardine!!!

Here prepared to deliciousness, baked with a stuffing of breadcrumbs, lemon zest, parsley and pine nuts and drizzled with a little extra virgin olive oil….

Yummy

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Dessert tapas, here you go and this is one we really love.

Semi-cured manchego cheese with dulce de membrillo, a quince paste flavoured with vanilla, sugar and lemon.

Topped off with candied walnuts, it’s perfect to end dinner but also is a great tapa when paired with a glass of Malaga dulce…

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Just love the diversity of seafood that we are privileged to have in Spain.

These cuttlefish are griddled very quickly to retain their tender and juicy texture, then simply dressed with olive oil, lemon juice and pepper.

Classic Mediterranean cuisine…..

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Summer days in Spain, what more do you need apart from Gazpacho and a very chilled glass of Rose?

Probably the most famous Andalusian dish, this cold soup is made with raw vegetables, tomatoes (plenty), green peppers, cucumber, rustic bread, garlic, sherry vinegar, extra virgin olive oil and water.

The perfect food in Spain for summer days.

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Another Andalucian speciality.

And although It may be summer, this dish is in huge demand all year round.

Rabo de Toro or braised Oxtail stew is one of Spain’s most popular dishes and found in most restaurants and tapas bars.

Traditionally created and served after the bullfights, and dating back to Roman times, it is an Andalusian creation, allegedly inspired in Córdoba but now spread throughout the rest of Spain.

The bull’s tail, albeit it bony and tough, is slowly cooked in wine, stock and spices until it falls off the bone and is melt-in-the-mouth tender.

Simply delicious and eaten either as a tapa or a main course.

This is Spanish food history and very popular on one of our food tours.

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Just one of the great discoveries on our Real Foodie Market Tour.

And this one’s definitely for you seafood lovers; necora or velvet crab.

These small crabs are found from the North Sea to the Western Mediterranean in inland waters and rockpools.

Prized by seafood lovers for their exquisite taste they are the perfect size for tapas and need nothing more than a little lemon juice or a good dollop of alioli.

One of the rare, delicate seafoods that are not expensive, give them a try.

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Another fabulous tapas tour night!