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Chicken pieces are seasoned with thyme salt before being steamed over a flavoursome casserole thickened with hazelnuts and sourdough bread. A little hint of sherry vinegar – a key Spanish ingredient – brings all the other flavours into focus. Serve it as part of a Spanish banquet or an easy meal at any time.
Ah Spain, land of long lunches, late nights and humble but heartwarming recipes. I love the bold flavours (think tomatoes, pork and paprika), the absence of fuss and the warm, colourful mood. You just know you’re going to be smiling as you eat this food.
Spanish food is all about easy vibrancy and social flow, so go with earthy tones and relaxed vibes.
Hot Tips
When planning the table setting, think about rusty reds that echo the chorizo and smoked paprika threaded through this menu. You might even plunder the nearest op shop for terracotta serving dishes.
Mix and match these dishes with the Mexican chapter, which has simpatico flavours and mood.
TO SERVE:
This is an easy menu to morph from stand-up party to sit-down dinner. Serve the Gazpacho, Empanadas and Chorizo and prawn as pass around snacks, then sit down for the Peas, Casserole and Puddings.
Make Ahead
1 WEEK
Almond milk ice cream for Puddings
3 DAYS
Salsa brava for Empanadas
2 DAYS
Tuna filling for Empanadas
DAY BEFORE
Crumb and Herb salt for Casserole, Gazpacho
SAME DAY
Peas and jamón, Empanada pastry and assembly, Chorizo and prawn, Casserole, Puddings (though they can be reheated in Varoma too).
Hot Tips
When planning the table setting, think about rusty reds that echo the chorizo and smoked paprika threaded through this menu. You might even plunder the nearest op shop for terracotta serving dishes.
Mix and match these dishes with the Mexican chapter, which has simpatico flavours and mood.
TO SERVE:
This is an easy menu to morph from stand-up party to sit-down dinner. Serve the Gazpacho, Empanadas and Chorizo and prawn as passaround snacks, then sit down for the Peas, Casserole and Puddings.
Make Ahead
1 WEEK
Almond milk ice cream for Puddings
3 DAYS
Salsa brava for Empanadas
2 DAYS
Tuna filling for Empanadas
DAY BEFORE
Crumb and Herb salt for Casserole, Gazpacho
SAME DAY
Peas and jamon, Empanada pastry and assembly, Chorizo and prawn, Casserole, Puddings (though they can be reheated in Varoma too).
SET THE MOOD FOR YOUR PROGRESSIVE DINNER EVENT WITH DANI’S SPOTIFY PLAYLISTS
Olé, what wonderful music there is on my Spanish music playlist! The flutter of flamenco, a bit of bossa nova, some crooning of course (hello Julio!) and beautiful rolled Rs throughout. Pick up some castanets and play along!
Fun fact: did you know that a pair of castanets includes ‘male’ and ‘female’ instruments?
