Appetisers

Artichoke hearts and bacon in tomato sauce - you can, of course, use fresh artichokes, but canned or jarred ones are much quicker and easier and Spanish ones are of the highest quality. Simply omit the bacon to make the dish vegan.

Spanish omelette with sobrasada - this is a variation on the basic tortilla española with the addition of Mallorcan sobrasada. Sobrasada is a soft cured pork sausage which is available from Spanish delis and online suppliers. It is available mild or spicy.

Spanish omelette with black truffle - this is a variation on the basic tortilla española with the addition of grated black truffle, a specialist ingredient which can be obtained from Spanish delis and online suppliers.

Spanish omelette - in Spain, the omelette is usually served at room temperature in chunks or slices, but you can serve it hot and in one piece if you like. Many recipes omit the onion and some include additions like black pepper, dried parsley, various vegetables, mushrooms, or cheese (try smoked). You can cook the potatoes and onions together and pour in the beaten egg to save time, but it improves the taste and texture if you prepare them separately and allow the flavours to meld. If you have one of those miniature frying pans or blini pans, they are ideal for a single portion, otherwise an omelette pan or any high-sided frying pan is fine. You can also buy a specialized double pan, which makes the flipping really easy.

Mallorcan salad - trempó or trampó is a simple summer salad and the ingredients are variable. Red peppers, garlic, apple and apricot are often added or substituted. Buy the best and freshest ingredients possible and choose a good quality oil, perhaps a single varietal.