Festive cooking: 6 Menorcan recipes to share tradition and flavour

During local festivals in Menorca, the celebration isn’t just in the streets — it’s also alive in the kitchen. These are special moments of gathering with family and friends who travel from village to village to join in the festivities. Preparing traditional dishes is a way to connect with our island’s culture and flavours while sharing them with loved ones.
At San Crispín, we offer everything you need to cook these authentic Menorcan recipes using fresh, local ingredients.

Here are 6 Menorcan dishes you can prepare at home to celebrate properly:

Oliaigua with figs or grapes

A traditional summer vegetable soup made with tomatoes, peppers, onion, and garlic, served over dry or toasted bread. In Menorca, it’s customary to enjoy it with fresh figs or grapes, depending on the season.

Stuffed aubergines or courgettes

Traditional garden dishes that can be filled with minced meat, fish, or vegetables. Topped with breadcrumbs and baked in the oven, they offer a healthy and delicious combination. At San Crispín, you’ll find local vegetables and high-quality minced meat for your homemade recipe.

Meatballs in tomato or almond sauce

Menorcan meatballs are round and generous, usually served with a homemade tomato and onion sauce, or a delicate almond sauce. Ideal for festive family meals.

Cuttlefish with beans

A classic seaside recipe combining fresh cuttlefish with beans (or peas). Cooked with a light sofrito and broth, it can be served with a spoonful of alioli for extra flavour.

Meat in sauce

A favourite for Sundays and festive days. This dish is made with beef or pork, slow-cooked with onions, wine and spices. It pairs perfectly with potatoes, white rice, or rustic bread to soak up the sauce.

Chicken with crab (cranca)

A lesser-known dish among visitors, but very traditional in Menorcan homes. It combines chicken and crab (hairy crab or spider crab) cooked in a rich sauce that blends land and sea.

Where to find the ingredients?

All the ingredients for these recipes are available at our San Crispín supermarkets in Alaior and Es Migjorn Gran, or in our online store. Fresh, local, high-quality products to cook just like in any Menorcan home.

Place your order for the festivities

• Shop online at www.sancrispin.net

• Custom orders via WhatsApp or phone

• In-store pickup or home delivery (for orders over €100)

In Menorca, the party is also cooked at home.
And at San Crispín, we’re here to help you prepare it.