Spanish Devilled Eggs

Devilled eggs are ideal tapas and are very easy make. One egg makes two tapas so the main ingredient is good for doubling up as well. More recipes at Orce Serrano Hams online deli.

Ingredients: (24 tapas)

12 Large eggs
Parsley
24 Anchovy fillets
Juice of 1 lemon
6 Tablespoons mayonnaise
2 Tablespoons English mustard
Cracked black pepper





Method:

1. Boil the eggs for 8 – 10 minutes.

2. Let the eggs cool then peel, slice in half – remove the yolks and place into a cazuela.

3. Arrange the egg whites on a large server/cazuela.

4. To prepare the filling add the mayonnaise, mustard, capers (optional), pepper and lemon juice to the egg yolks and mix well.

5. Fill the egg halves with the mix and place one fish fillet over each half.

6. Garnish with broadleaf parsley.



Cooling off...! Why not try your own "orange" take on Sangria? Filled with fruit and directly from the fridge served with ice. A real thirst - quencher!

Serrano Ham & Prawn Tostadas

Serrano ham and prawns... a land and sea combination perfect for summer tapas. This Spanish recipe adds a seafood twist to the humble "tostada" using sliced serrano ham, prawns, herbs and a simple toast with salsa. Very simple, very tasty. Enjoy!



Ingredients: (Makes 10 - 12 tapas)

10 Slices of bread (cut from a "barra" or French stick)
8 King prawns (peeled and prepped)
150ml tomato salsa
Basil
Sprinkle of Manchego cheese (finely grated)
3 Slices serrano ham cut into strips

How to cook:

1. Take your bread slices and spread the tomato salsa over each slice.

2. Carve two generous portions of serrano ham and cut into strips, place these on top of the salsa.

3. Arrange two king prawns on top of the serrano ham.

4. Grate a little manchego cheese over the top then add the basil - Oregano also works well.

5. Grill in the oven for 12 - 15 minutes.




"Pescados Molina" - A huge range of fresh fish and shellfish (and also recipe ideas!)

Serrano Ham and Melon Tapas

Serrano ham and melon is a real classic here in Andalucia during the summer months. Very easy to make and incredibly healthy! The sweetness of the melon compliments the ham perfectly - an explosion of summer flavour! One other thing to consider with this dish is olive oil, a drizzle of extra virgin is always welcome with fruit as it really enhances the flavour.

No real recipe recipe required here as you can serve the melon sliced with ham in between or simply secure on cocktail sticks for summer tapas.



At the pool....Serrano ham and melon is a welcome tapa in the Spanish heat, particularly as the melon comes chilled...Great!



Fresh water spring on the outskirts of Orce village, full of fish! Nice to go early as well and have a few lengths in the pool, cold, but it does wake you up!

Chorizo Braised in Red Wine

Chorizo braised in red wine

A fantastic way to add a twist to the humble Spanish chorizo. Cooking chorizos or mildly cured chorizos are good for this recipe, you have of course, the option to go hot "picante" or sweet "dulce"... Very simple, very tasty - Enjoy!



Ingredients:

6 Cured chorizo sausages or 12 mini chorizos
1 Bottle of red wine (Rioja or any will do)
5 - 6 Garlic cloves (crushed)
Handful of oregano
Tablespoon of lemon zest
Cracked black pepper



How to Cook:

1. Place all of the ingredients in a large terracotta cazuela.

2. Pour in the red wine so that the chorizo sausages are half to two thirds submerged in the wine.

3. Bring to boil then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.

4. Turn over the chorizos and continue to cook for 12 – 15 minutes.

5. Once cooked, cut the chorizo into segments and place on cocktail sticks ready to serve.

Perfect Tapas...!

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Horchata de Valencia

Chufi Horchata - Horchata de Valencia

Wow its hot in England this week! Lets hope it stays that way for this weekends BBQ's, Wimbledon and generally a taste of summer - a bit of good weather to cheer everyone up after all of this years doom and gloom, stop reading the papers, turn off the TV and fire up the barby!

Here is a drink the Spanish enjoy, outside the bar or on the patio an ice cold Horchata hits the spot on a summers day....



Horchata de Valencia is made from "Tiger Nuts" and has a very unique flavour, milk shake consistency but very refreshing and very, very healthy.



Horchata is available in both "Original" and "Maestro" the latter being slightly thicker and having more tiger nuts in the recipe.

Lovely stuff for the hot weather and the kids will enjoy it too.

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