Tapas: Simple Combinations, Striking Flavours

Key Features

• An inspirational collection of classic and modern tapas with influences from across the Mediterranean.
• Tapas is becoming increasingly popular with many restaurants preferring to serve a selection of smaller tasting dishes.

About the Book: Tapas: Simple Combinations, Striking Flavours

Carlos and Patrick believe that dishes should marry simple, fresh ingredients in an uncomplicated way. They discuss new recipes, deconstructing them if they have too many steps or ingredients and then rebuilding them with the main ingredient first, adding only what is essential, stopping when the dish feels like it has enough strength of flavour and can stand on its own. And the recipes arent all classically Spanish – they often borrow ingredients and combinations from other parts of the Mediterranean to create that perfect flavour. With dishes like Slow Roast Belly of Pork with Fennel Seeds and Garlic and Char grilled Roasted Courgettes and Squash with Oregano, Chilli Oil and Goats Cheese, this is tapas that you can recreate simply and quickly at home and share with family and friends.

About the Authors: Carlos Horrillo, Patrick Morcas

Carlos Horrillo and Patrick Morcas own El Parador in Camden, a family-run restaurant that has been serving simple tapas for over 20 years. Its success is founded on the large community of customers who come back time and time again, including the likes of Charles Campion, Fay Maschler, Robert Elms and Michael Palin.

Reviews

fresh food and an unpretentious style – Michael Palin