Break out the Maracas and the Sombreros and get the Sangria on chill! To start my blog off with a bang today I am writing about my interesting yet exciting experience of cooking Tapas for the first time.
I had decided during the week that since there was nothing better on this Friday night that it would be a great idea to have a night in and I would make Tapas for my Boyfriend and I. Also I had been craving the delicious flavours of this wonderful Spanish food ever since I had walked past a popular Tapas Restaurant in our area on my way home from work earlier this week.
So I began to plan our Spanish feast straight away, after all “how hard could it be? It is only tiny little dishes.” one may have thought! Well what I did find is that although it was not easy it was actually great fun and a lot less hassle than I had originally anticipated whilst scrolling through various intimidating Spanish recipes. The one main thing that I suggest is being organised – having all of the ingredients measured out, chopped and ready for the final cooking.
Also, if like us there ends up far more food than could ever be consumed by two beings then don't worry as the leftovers can easily be wrapped up and heated again for a lovely lunch the following day or even better the paella can be packed up and popped in the freezer to be defrosted for future food-less nights when you have not had time to even think about what to prepare for dinner.
The menu consisted of...
Grilled Goats Cheese with Seville Orange Marmalade
Chorizo Al Vino Tinto (Chorizo in Red Wine)
Gambas Al Ajillo (Garlic Prawns)
Patatas Bravas (aka “Fierce Potatoes!”)
Paella de Marisco
A little ambitious for a first timer? Absolutely! But hey, I am always up for a challenge.
See the following blogs for details & recipes...
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