Gently simmered until tender, then charred on the BBQ, this octopus is served over roasted capsicum and almond romesco with fresh lemon, parsley and flaky sea salt.
Tag: Spanish Tapas
Easy Romesco Sauce
Sweet roasted capsicum, toasted almonds, garlic and a little sherry vinegar make this easy romesco sauce a useful addition to your cooking repertoire. It’s rich, gently smoky and thick enough to spoon alongside grilled seafood, roasted vegetables or potatoes. My sister serves romesco with tortilla de patatas at our family gatherings. She cuts the tortilla…
Spanish Stuffed Peppers
Last Sunday I was wandering through the farmers’ market when I spotted a basket overflowing with beautiful little sweet peppers. They were bright red, yellow and orange, and I couldn’t walk past them. They looked too beautiful not to take home. As soon as I saw them, I knew I wanted to fill them with…
Spanish Garlic Chicken (Pollo al Ajillo)
Some dishes instantly take you back to a place. For me, this one brings back a tapas stop in Malaga — cold drinks on the table, warm evening air, and one of those gloriously garlicky dishes that arrives with absolutely no pretence and disappears almost immediately. The version I had was closer to tapas-style chicken…