Picnic quiches

Ingredients For the pastry 180g plain flour plus extra for dusting 100g cold butter diced 1 medium egg yolk For the filling 400g pack cherry tomatoes on the vine olive oil for drizzling 90g pack thin pancetta rashers 100g parmesan grated 3 eggs plus 5 egg yolks (reserve a little of the egg white for …

Summer punch

Ingredients 125ml lemon juice 50g caster sugar 250ml elderflower liqueur 250ml vodka 500ml apple juice (Bradley is best if you like it sharp) 125ml sparkling water ice fresh summer herbs like lemon verbena, mint and basil (optional) lemon slices (optional) Method step 1 In a bowl, mix the lemon juice and sugar until the sugar …

Woo woo

Ingredients 50ml vodka 25ml peach schnapps 100ml cranberry juice few drops fresh lime juice ice wedge of lime Method step 1 Fill a cocktail shaker with ice then add the vodka, peach schnapps, cranberry juice and a few drops of lime juice. Shake really well then strain into a tumbler with extra ice. Garnish with …

Crunchy bulgur salad

Ingredients 200g bulgur wheat 150g frozen edamame (podded) 2 Romano peppers sliced into rounds, seeds removed 150g radishes finely sliced 75g whole blanched almonds small bunch mint finely chopped small bunch parsley finely chopped 2 oranges 3 tbsp olive oil Method step 1 Cook the bulgur following pack instructions, then drain and tip into a …

Espetos

Espetos is a Spanish tradition of grilling sardines, dating back to the late 19th century, when fishermen skewered and grilled surplus fish in small boats on the sand. The modern method usually involves placing 6 sardines on a skewer, seasoning them with sea salt, then grilling them over the open flames of an olive wood …

Croquetas de bacalao

Croquetas de bacalao are Spanish fritters made with cod. Although Spanish croquetas are mainly made with a béchamel base, this popular salt cod variety occasionally replaces béchamel with mashed potatoes. Both options are well-seasoned and mixed with cooked and flaked salt cod before the dough is shaped into desired forms. Each piece is coated in …

Montadito

Montaditos are open-faced sandwiches and an essential tapa in Spain. Although there is no set list of ingredients, montaditos are always made with bread slices, typically from a thin elongated bread similar to a baguette. The toppings are incredibly versatile and may include anything from smoked meat, chorizo sausages, jamóns, various types of cheese, pickled …

Turrón

Turrón or torró, as it is known in the Catalan language, is the Spanish version of the world-famous confection called nougat. This sweet delicacy typically combines roasted nuts (usually almonds, but also other types of nuts such as hazelnuts or pistachios) with honey, sugar, and whipped egg whites.   A staple Christmas treat, turrón is believed to …

Gachas

Gachas is an ancient, traditional Spanish dish consisting of a few basic ingredients: flour, water, salt, olive oil, and garlic. In the past, it was a staple dish among shepherds and farmers, but today it is popular throughout the country. Its texture can vary from soup-like to pie-thick with a golden-brown crust, depending on the …

Bocadillo de pollo

Bocadillo de pollo is a Spanish chicken sandwich that can be prepared in many different ways. As with other bocadillo varieties, the Spanish-style baguette called barra de pan is the most common choice for bread, although other types of bread such as ciabatta may also be used for this sandwich.   The bread is typically sliced lengthwise, and it …