Cookery on the box

The Spanish satellite TV that we watch (Digital +) has a dedicated cookery channel - Canal Cocina which we watch from time to time. Apart from any other reason, it is interesting to see how some of the dishes that we find in restaurants are prepared. 

22 Minutos

Each weekday at 8pm it is the turn of Julius to present "22 Minutos" where he prepares and cooks two courses in twenty two minutes. He may cook a starter and main course or a main course and dessert. Occasionally, he will cook three courses.

Julius' approach is relaxed and unflustered.  However, elaborate dishes  will sometimes raise a bead of sweat on his brow as he attempts to finish in his allotted time. 

Inevitably, given the time constraint, a lot of the food is fried in olive oil either in a shallow pan or in a deep fat fryer. He does however, combine some interesting ingredients which might not immediately appeal to our English palates.

You can see some of his recipes by clicking on the link.

The other programme which we occasionally watch on Canal Cocino is "Celebraciones con Narda".

Without the time constraints, Narda Lepes' dishes are usually more varied. As the title suggests, her dishes are aimed at parties and other family celebrations.

What we really want to learn is how to cook the superb variety of fresh fish that you find in the supermarkets. We are looking for something more interesting than just a quick fry in a pan.