Mandarina stuffed salmon with thyme, Mama Ía blog

March 8, 2023

Mandarina stuffed Salmon with Thyme, and the countdown to Spring

Natacha Sanz Caballero Fish citrus, Holy Week, Lent, mediterranean diet, Miami, pescado, Spring

It is safe to say that we can start counting down to spring. It’s just over two weeks away! And while the winter hasn’t been one of the coldest ones we remember in this part of the world, I am very much looking forward to the warmer temperatures, to walks outdoors and to the first flowers blooming in our garden.

At the same time, I am still enjoying orange season —and winter is orange season. The recipe I’m sharing today, mandarina stuffed salmon with thyme, takes (more…)

January 17, 2023

Whole baked branzino, and coastal Alicante: Altea and Calpe

Natacha Sanz Caballero Fish, Events & Travel Alicante, Altea, Calpe, fish, mediterranean diet, Muralla Roja, pescado, Ricardo Bofill, seafood, Spanish cuisine

It has been a few weeks now, but we are still enjoying (and trying to finish) some of the sweets from the holidays. Is that your case? I’ve tried to balance this sugar loaded end of meals with very healthy mains and sides, following the Mediterranean way of cooking I most enjoy, and whole baked branzino is one of those healthy, make-in-a-snap, delicious meals.

Ethan at La Muralla Roja (Calpe)

There’s quite a paradox in this part of the world where I live. On the one hand, lake living is a way of life. Many midwesterners and Hoosiers (the people of Indiana) own lake houses as second homes. Water sports and (more…)

January 25, 2022

Salmon cakes —and the January mood

Natacha Sanz Caballero Fish brothers, croquetas, fish, mediterranean diet, pescado, tortitas de salmón

After the rich and sometimes heavy meals, and indulging in sweets and baked goods, January calls for moderation and healthy meals, right? At least that’s in almost everybody’s minds, and salmon cakes are a perfect option.

I love the month of January. I may have said this before — actually, I know I have. But while I still love most aspects of it, I have to tweak my affirmation.

When my sons were younger, the month of January meant the back to normal, both literally and figuratively —or in other words, both in the house as in my mind. After a couple of months of the craziness associated with (more…)

February 17, 2021

Salmon steaks with majado – and building a vegetable garden (Part 4)

Natacha Sanz Caballero Fish Lent, Mediterranean cuisine, pescado, seafood, vegetable garden

I don’t know if it’s happening to you, but for me, time is flying. Can you believe Lent starts this week? I had another recipe planned for this post, but I’ll postpone it, because I know you will be looking for fish recipes that are tasty and easy to make. These salmon steaks with majado are it: tasty, healthy, delicious looking and easy to make.

I like to look for steaks rather than fillets, and basically any accompaniment will work: depending on the season, you can use green beans, asparagus, or (more…)