Tapas recipes
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Padron peppers
Padron peppers are a Spanish tapas classic. Learn how to make perfect padron peppers with our easy two-step recipe.
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Italian starters
Griddled octopus with potatoes and olives
Serve up Angela Hartnett's octopus and potato starter as part of a big summer spread. It's beautifully light and packed with Italian flavours.
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Summer soups
José Pizarro’s strawberry gazpacho
Try José Pizarro's recipe for strawberry gazpacho. It may sound like an unusual incarnation of the traditional recipe, but the result is just terrific.
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Tapas
Jalapeño popper fritters
Fresh jalapeño chillies are stuffed with a creamy, cheesy mixture then rolled in panko breadcrumbs before deep frying. Great as part of a tapas feast.
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Picnic
Sherry braised chorizo sausages with smashed lemon & garlic chickpeas
Chorizo sausage and peppers are cooked in sherry and brown sugar until caramelised, then served on a bed of lemony crushed chickpeas.
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Potatoes
Patatas bravas
Transport yourself to Spain with a plate of patatas bravas. Crispy potatoes are covered with a rich tomato sauce and herbs and served with aioli. Bliss.
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Summer soups
Tomato gazpacho
Make this tomato gazpacho ahead, then serve chilled on a hot day in summer with crusty bread and a cool glass of dry sherry on the side.
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Omelettes
Spanish tortilla
This quick-and-easy Spanish tortilla dish of potatoes, onions and eggs takes 30 minutes to make and is great for brunch, lunch or dinner.
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Friday night dinners
Tuna croquettes
This crispy tuna croquette recipe is a great way of using up leftover mashed potato. Ready in less than 30 mins, they're perfect for any night of the week.
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Tapas
Crab croquetas with romesco dipping sauce
Crispy on the outside and smooth and creamy on the inside – these crab croquetas can be enjoyed tapas style, or as a decadent start to a dinner party.
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Summer salads and sides
José Pizarro’s salted anchovy and heritage tomato salad
José Pizarro's sweet, yet salty anchovy salad is a great introduction to a meal or a complementary side dish – it's simple but stunning.
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Fritters
Salt hake fritters with orange alioli
Ben Tish's light fritters work well on their own as a starter or as a tapas dish at a Spanish-themed dinner.
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Fennel
Squid, fennel and chorizo salad with orange oil
Nathan Outlaw's zingy squid salad recipe is perfect to serve as an everyone-dig-in starter at a dinner party. It'll feel like you're on holiday.
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