Quail is a meal that takes time to prepare, and time to savour. On the face of it the bird can taste bland. But, as with this Basque recipe, that issue is solved when adding a well prepared sauce. This recipe is for four people.
It's here. Christmas week. What will you be eating on the day? If you are in the UK, but a fan of Spanish food, will you stay traditional and eat turkey or try something different? If you want to eat a bird, but do not like turkey; what are your options? Why not try something a little different? Perhaps a bird that often find themselves landing on a Spanish dining table. Here are two options.
La Rioja is about much more than great wine. I love this part of Spain. Some great towns, splendid countryside, the best value red wine anywhere and tremendous tapas in the bars of locations such as Haro (as pictured above). If all you know about Rioja is the wine you pick up in your local supermarket, i urge you to take the time to tour this area and sample its delights. Including some great food. Here's a recipe for Pochas con Cordinices.
