Making some tasty tapas dishes is a easy way to cook relaxed meal for friends. Patatas bravas or roast potatoes in spiced tomato sauce are a mainstay on the tapas scene and there are many different versions – some with a very smooth sauce, others more chunky (like ours). The potatoes should be lightly roasted so they have some colour but you don’t want the skins to be too crisp. Serve along with other dishes to make a lovely colourful table at any time of year. …
Vegan recipe of the year!! Farinata is like a vegan omelette or frittata. Originally from Genoa in Northern Italy, it’s another strand of the French socca, but is a lot thicker, cooked in the oven and benefits from having extra ingredients added to vary the flavour and texture – add in or take out whatever you fancy. It makes an excellent main dish along with salad or you could serve it as an appetiser in smaller slices at room temperature. Remember to prepare the batter in advance as it sits for at least 2 hours before you can start cooking….
There are multiple ways of making this warming Middle Eastern classic egg and tomato combo. Feel free to take out the potato and put in some roast aubergine or squash even. We love the addition of tahini sauce and sumac on top once the eggs are cooked, but this is optional so if you don’t have these ingredients, go for it anyway! Shakshuka can be a great brunch, lunch or dinner and is perfect served with salad….