CASA VEGA
Nerja, España
From our kitchen
Recipes
Great recipes for your stay at Casa Vega — from quick snacks to dinners on the terrace.
EasyTapas
Patatas Bravas
Crispy fried potatoes in a lightly spiced tomato sauce with aioli — one of Spain's most beloved tapas.
🕒 35 min4 servings
MediumTapas
Tortilla Española
The classic Spanish potato tortilla — thick, moist and just as good warm as cold.
🕒 45 min6 servings
EasyTapas
Gambas al Ajillo
Prawns fried in garlic and olive oil with chili — ready in a quarter of an hour and always a hit.
🕒 15 min4 servings
EasyTapas
Pan con Tomate
So simple and so good — toasted bread rubbed with tomato and garlic, drizzled with olive oil.
🕒 10 min4 servings
HardTapas
Croquetas de Jamón
Creamy ham croquettes with a crispy coating — they take a bit of patience, but are worth the effort.
🕒 60 min6 servings
EasyTapas
Pimientos de Padrón
Small green peppers fried in olive oil and coarse salt — most are mild, but an occasional one can surprise you.
🕒 10 min4 servings
MediumTapas
Albóndigas en Salsa
Small, juicy meatballs in a rich tomato sauce with a hint of spice.
🕒 40 min4 servings
MediumTapas
Boquerones en Vinagre
Fresh, tangy marinated anchovies — a cold, refreshing tapa found on almost every Spanish tapas table.
🕒 30 min4 servings
EasyTapas
Champiñones al Ajillo
Mushrooms fried with garlic, chili and parsley — simple, quick and full of flavor.
🕒 15 min4 servings
MediumTapas
Calamares a la Romana
Crispy fried squid rings, classically served with lemon.
🕒 25 min4 servings
EasyTapas
Chorizo al Vino Tinto
Chorizo simmered in red wine until the sausage soaks up the wine — deep, rustic flavor.
🕒 20 min4 servings
EasyTapas
Ensaladilla Rusa
Spanish potato salad with tuna, carrots and peas in a creamy mayonnaise dressing — the perfect cold tapa.
🕒 40 min6 servings
EasyTapas
Tostas de Queso de Cabra y Miel
Toasted bread with warm goat cheese and honey — the sweet and salty combination that always wins people over.
🕒 15 min4 servings
MediumDesserts
Tiramisu
The classic Italian dessert with coffee-soaked biscuits, creamy mascarpone cream and a dusting of cocoa — perfect to prepare the day before.
🕒 30 min6 servings
MediumDesserts
Crème Brûlée
Creamy vanilla custard with a crisp caramelized sugar layer on top — simple luxury.
🕒 50 min4 servings
EasyDesserts
Brownies
Dense, fudgy chocolate cake with a crisp top — hard to resist.
🕒 40 min8 servings
EasyDesserts
Danish Pancakes
Thin, classic pancakes — great with jam, sugar or fresh fruit.
🕒 30 min4 servings
MediumDesserts
Apple Tart
Classic apple tart with a crisp shortcrust base and cinnamon-scented apple filling.
🕒 70 min8 servings
MediumDesserts
Strawberry Cheesecake
Creamy, no-bake cheesecake with a crisp biscuit base and fresh strawberries on top.
🕒 40 min8 servings
MediumDesserts
Churros con Chocolate
Crispy, deep-fried Spanish churros dipped in thick hot chocolate — a classic street snack.
🕒 35 min4 servings
MediumDesserts
Flan de Naranja
Spanish caramel custard with a hint of orange — creamy and refreshing.
🕒 55 min6 servings
EasyMain Courses
Grilled Gilt-Head Bream
Whole grilled gilt-head bream with lemon and herbs — a classic found all along the Spanish coast.
🕒 25 min4 servings
EasyMain Courses
Grilled Sea Bass
Delicate sea bass grilled with crispy skin, drizzled with olive oil and lemon.
🕒 25 min4 servings
EasyMain Courses
Grilled Sardines
Fresh sardines straight from the grill with coarse salt and lemon — simple Spanish summer food.
🕒 15 min4 servings
MediumMain Courses
Grilled Tuna Steak with Romesco
Tender tuna steaks grilled briefly and served with the classic Catalan romesco sauce of roasted almonds and peppers.
🕒 30 min4 servings
EasyMain Courses
Grilled Prawn Skewers
Large prawns on skewers with garlic and paprika, straight off the grill — quick and full of flavor.
🕒 20 min4 servings
MediumMain Courses
Grilled Octopus
Tender grilled octopus with smoked paprika and olive oil — takes a bit of preparation, but richly rewards the effort.
🕒 60 min4 servings
MediumMain Courses
Entrecôte with Chimichurri
Juicy entrecôte grilled to perfection and served with a fresh, tangy chimichurri.
🕒 30 min4 servings
MediumMain Courses
Chuletón de Buey
The large Spanish T-bone — grilled simply and served in slices with coarse salt.
🕒 30 min4 servings
MediumMain Courses
Solomillo with Peppercorn Sauce
Tender Spanish beef tenderloin with a classic creamy peppercorn sauce.
🕒 30 min4 servings
MediumMain Courses
Grilled Picanha
Juicy picanha grilled whole with the fat cap facing up, cut into thick slices — a popular grilling favorite.
🕒 40 min6 servings
EasyMain Courses
Grilled Lamb Chops
Tender lamb chops marinated with garlic and rosemary, grilled quickly over high heat.
🕒 25 min4 servings
EasySalads
Ensalada Mixta
The classic Spanish mixed salad — fresh, simple and always on the menu.
🕒 15 min4 servings
EasySalads
Spanish Tomato Salad
Ripe tomatoes with good olive oil and crunchy salt — a tribute to the perfect tomato.
🕒 15 min4 servings
EasySalads
Watermelon and Feta Salad
Sweet, juicy watermelon with salty feta and fresh mint — a perfectly cool summer salad.
🕒 15 min4 servings
EasySalads
Fennel and Orange Salad
Crisp fennel and juicy oranges in a light dressing — a fresh side for fish and grilled food.
🕒 20 min4 servings
EasySalads
Arugula Salad with Parmesan and Pine Nuts
Peppery arugula with crispy toasted pine nuts and shavings of parmesan.
🕒 10 min4 servings
EasySalads
Spanish Potato Salad with Capers
Warm potato salad with olive oil, capers and red wine vinegar instead of mayonnaise.
🕒 35 min6 servings
EasySalads
Avocado and Prawn Salad
Creamy avocado and juicy prawns in a light citrus dressing — a fresh starter or lunch salad.
🕒 20 min4 servings
EasySnacks
Bruschetta with Tomato and Basil
The classic Italian bruschetta — crispy toasted bread with fresh tomatoes, basil and good olive oil.
🕒 15 min4 servings
EasySnacks
Bruschetta with Ham and Fig
Sweetness from figs meets salty ham on crispy bread — an elegant twist on the classic.
🕒 15 min4 servings
EasySnacks
Bruschetta with Avocado and Chili
Creamy avocado with a hint of chili and lime — a fresh, modern bruschetta.
🕒 15 min4 servings
MediumSnacks
Homemade Pizza
Crispy, homemade pizza base with tomato sauce, mozzarella and your favorite toppings.
🕒 90 min4 servings
MediumSnacks
Focaccia
Soft, olive-oil-drizzled Italian bread with a crisp crust and dimples filled with oil and salt.
🕒 120 min8 servings
EasySnacks
Marinated Olives
Olives marinated with garlic, lemon and herbs — the perfect little snack with an aperitif.
🕒 10 min6 servings
EasySnacks
Aioli with Vegetable Sticks
Creamy garlic mayonnaise for dipping fresh vegetables — simple and always popular.
🕒 15 min4 servings
EasySnacks
Manchego with Membrillo
Firm, nutty manchego cheese alongside sweet quince paste — a classic Spanish combination.
🕒 10 min4 servings
EasySnacks
Nachos with Guacamole
Crispy tortilla chips with melted cheese, fresh guacamole and salsa — perfect for sharing.
🕒 20 min4 servings
EasySnacks
Jamón con Melón
Sweet, juicy melon wrapped in thin slices of serrano ham — a refreshing Spanish classic.
🕒 10 min4 servings
EasyStarters
Gazpacho Andaluz
Cold, refreshing Andalusian soup made from ripe tomatoes — the perfect start to a warm summer evening.
🕒 20 min4 servings
EasyStarters
Salmorejo
A thicker, creamy cousin of gazpacho from Córdoba, topped with chopped egg and serrano ham.
🕒 20 min4 servings
EasyStarters
Ajoblanco
Cold, white soup of almonds and garlic from Málaga, traditionally served with sweet grapes or melon.
🕒 20 min4 servings
MediumStarters
Marinated Salmon with Dill and Lemon
Gravlax-inspired salmon marinated with dill, lemon and salt — an elegant starter ready the day before.
🕒 30 min6 servings
EasyStarters
Mussels in White Wine
Steamed mussels in white wine with garlic and parsley — a classic and quick seafood starter.
🕒 25 min4 servings
EasyStarters
Cold Avocado Soup with Prawns
Silky, cold avocado soup topped with juicy prawns — elegant and refreshing.
🕒 20 min4 servings
MediumStarters
Grilled Artichoke with Lemon Aioli
Tender artichokes pre-cooked and grilled, served with creamy lemon aioli for dipping the leaves in.
🕒 40 min4 servings
MediumStarters
Beef Tenderloin Carpaccio
Thinly sliced raw beef tenderloin with parmesan, arugula and lemon oil — an elegant, light starter.
🕒 20 min4 servings
MediumStarters
Salmon Ceviche
Fresh salmon "cooked" in citrus, with red onion and chili — a crisp, tangy and refreshing starter.
🕒 30 min4 servings
EasyStarters
Tomato Soup with Basil
Warm, creamy tomato soup with fresh basil — a simple classic that never goes out of style.
🕒 30 min4 servings
EasySalads
Lentil Salad with Chorizo
A hearty salad with lentils, Spanish chorizo and a tangy sherry dressing.
🕒 30 min4 servings
EasySalads
Bulgur Salad with Pomegranate and Feta
Fresh grain salad with crunchy pomegranate seeds, salty feta and plenty of herbs.
🕒 25 min4 servings
EasySalads
Beetroot Salad with Goat Cheese and Walnuts
Sweet beetroot meets creamy goat cheese and crunchy walnuts — a beautiful, well-balanced salad.
🕒 25 min4 servings
MediumDesserts
Crema Catalana
Catalonia's answer to crème brûlée — a creamy stovetop vanilla custard with citrus zest and cinnamon, topped with a crisp caramel layer.
🕒 40 min4 servings
MediumDesserts
Tarta de Santiago
Traditional Spanish almond cake from Galicia — gluten-free, moist and decorated with powdered sugar in a cross pattern.
🕒 55 min8 servings
EasyCocktails
Sangria
The classic Spanish red wine drink with fresh fruit — perfect for a warm summer evening on the terrace.
🕒 15 min6 servings
EasyCocktails
Tinto de Verano
Spaniards' favorite summer drink — simpler than sangria, but just as refreshing.
🕒 5 min1 servings
EasyCocktails
Mojito
Cuba's classic highball with rum, mint and lime — crisp and refreshing.
🕒 10 min1 servings
EasyCocktails
Margarita
The classic Mexican tequila cocktail with lime and a salted rim.
🕒 5 min1 servings
EasyCocktails
Piña Colada
Creamy, tropical drink with rum, pineapple and coconut milk — like a vacation in a glass.
🕒 10 min1 servings
EasyCocktails
Aperol Spritz
The Italian aperitif with Aperol, prosecco and soda water — light, bittersweet and refreshing.
🕒 5 min1 servings
EasyCocktails
Clara
Spanish beer mixed with lemon soda — light, refreshing and perfect for the hot midday sun.
🕒 5 min1 servings
EasyCocktails
Vermut con Sifón
The classic Spanish aperitif — sweet vermouth with a splash of soda water and an olive.
🕒 5 min1 servings
EasyCocktails
Spanish-Style Gin and Tonic
The Spanish have turned gin and tonic into an art form — served in a large balloon glass with plenty of garnish.
🕒 10 min1 servings
EasyCocktails
Daiquiri
Simple and elegant classic with rum, lime and sugar — the cocktail's basic blueprint.
🕒 5 min1 servings
EasyCocktails
Cava Sangria
A fresh, sparkling variation of sangria with Spanish cava and pale fruit.
🕒 15 min6 servings
EasyCocktails
Negroni
Bitter, powerful Italian classic made from equal parts gin, Campari and sweet vermouth.
🕒 5 min1 servings
EasyCocktails
Moscow Mule
Vodka, lime juice and ginger beer served in the classic copper mug — fresh and lightly spiced.
🕒 5 min1 servings
MediumCocktails
Whiskey Sour
A classic balance of sweet, sour and the warmth of whiskey — a cocktail bar favorite.
🕒 10 min1 servings
EasyCocktails
Cosmopolitan
Elegant pink cocktail with vodka, cranberry juice and lime — sophisticated and well balanced.
🕒 5 min1 servings
MediumCocktails
Bloody Mary
Spicy, salty and tangy brunch classic with vodka and tomato juice.
🕒 10 min1 servings
EasyMocktails
Virgin Mojito
An alcohol-free version of the classic — just as refreshing with mint, lime and soda water.
🕒 10 min1 servings
EasyMocktails
Homemade Lemonade
Classic, refreshing lemonade — easy to make in large batches for a hot day.
🕒 15 min6 servings
EasyMocktails
Alcohol-Free Sangria
All the charm of the classic sangria without the alcohol — fruity and refreshing for the whole family.
🕒 15 min6 servings
EasyMocktails
Virgin Piña Colada
Creamy tropical drink without the rum — just as vacation-worthy as the original.
🕒 10 min1 servings
EasyMocktails
Shirley Temple
The classic sweet mocktail with ginger beer and grenadine — always a hit with the kids.
🕒 5 min1 servings
EasyMocktails
Watermelon-Mint Cooler
Sweet, cooling drink of blended watermelon and fresh mint — the perfect afternoon drink in the Spanish summer heat.
🕒 15 min4 servings
EasyMocktails
Pomegranate Spritz
A festive, tangy-sweet mocktail with pomegranate juice and soda water — looks beautiful in the glass.
🕒 5 min1 servings
EasyMocktails
Passion Fruit Mocktail
Tangy and aromatic with passion fruit, lime and soda water — exotic without the alcohol.
🕒 10 min1 servings
MediumMocktails
Horchata
The classic Spanish drink from Valencia made from tiger nuts (chufa) — sweet, nutty and refreshingly cold.
🕒 30 min6 servings
EasyMocktails
Agua de Jamaica
Refreshing iced tea made from hibiscus flowers — deep red color and a tangy, refreshing flavor.
🕒 20 min6 servings
EasyMocktails
Strawberry-Basil Lemonade
Classic lemonade elevated with sweet strawberries and fresh basil — a beautiful pink summer drink.
🕒 20 min6 servings