This Valentine’s Day, whether it’s a romantic dinner for two or a small gathering of friends or family, everyone is sure to feel the love with these flavour-packed recipes.
Inspired by authentic Spanish tapas, these small-bite dishes are meant to be shared with drinks before dinner, and they’re so delicious you might not need that final meal.
They can be served several ways:
- traditional Western style
- as a larger meal
- in a more traditional Spanish tapas style as smaller shared dishes
With Spain’s expansive coastlines and multiple islands, seafood is a staple of the cuisine. This quick and easy prawn dish will add a pop of protein and a wonderful smokiness to your tapas-style lineup. Sustainable seafood When choosing prawns (or…
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Braising these hearty beans not only changes their texture but leaves them creamy and satisfying. Using a savoury broth with saffron for braising provides the traditional Spanish flavour, similar to a paella. This dish is served as a shared side,…
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Enjoy the zippy tang of sherry vinegar, popular in Spanish cooking, and the briny taste of capers in this zesty take on roasted cauliflower. Serve as a tapas side or on a charcuterie board accompanied by a selection of Spanish…
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This dish provides a flavourful twist on the famous patatas bravas that many of us know and love. Here, traditionally crispy potatoes in a spicy tomato sauce are swapped out for roasted butternut squash and a smoky pepper sauce. This…
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This plant-based mousse contains only three ingredients, but it’ll wow both you and your guests. With the rich, sweet dark chocolate, a dash of cayenne pepper (if you desire!) adds just the perfect hum of heat. For added texture, top…
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