Corazones de Alcachofa en Salsa de TomateBy tapasonline

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.

Patatas al HojaldradasBy tapasonlineLayered potato ingots - you will need a mandoline to cut the potato slices as they need to be nearly translucent. You will also need a baking tray of suitable dimensions and to allow a depth of approximately 5cm/2” of potato plus ideally, a similar one to place on top.
Tomate Ibériko con BurrataBy tapasonline

Ibériko winter tomato with burrata cheese and serrano ham - iberiko tomatoes have a wine dark skin and a moss green collar with bright acidity and rich umami flavour. They lend themselves perfectly to this recipe. Burrata is made from mozzarella filled with cream and is the ideal partner.

PestiñosBy tapasonline

This Andalusian fried snack of Moorish origin is particularly popular at Christmas and Easter.

Zanahorias AliñadasBy tapasonline

Marinated carrots - the humble carrot is normally thought of as an ingredient or an add-on. It is seldom elevated to centre-stage and rarely stands alone as in this dish, which is perfect for a spread of tapas.

Raoles d’EndiviaBy tapasonlineFried patties of frisée and spring onion - frisée, variously called curly endive and escarole, is a member of the chicory family. This is a traditional recipe from the Balearics.
Pisto ManchegoBy tapasonlineThis is a type of ratatouille and needs the best vegetables and a really good quality olive oil. Manchego refers to the region of La Mancha, although manchego cheese is a popular topping, as is fried egg. You can use fresh, ripe tomatoes, but good quality canned ones are fine. It can be enjoyed hot or cold.
Montaditos de Queso de Cabra y Cebolla CaramelizadaBy tapasonlineCanapés of goat's cheese with caramelized onion - the sweet, sticky onion is the perfect foil for the creamy soft goat's cheese. As they are served at room temperature, they can be made slightly in advance.
Sobrasada VeganaBy tapasonlineSobrasada is a traditional Balearic soft pork sausage which is found in a multitude of recipes and this ingenious vegan substitute can be used in its place. Try it in croquettes, melted into soups and stews, or simply spread on lightly toasted bread.

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