THIS is an exceptional dish for summer with some sizzling spanish flavour amongst these olives. It’s perfect for the party where there are multiple cultures involved. Olives with Spanish Flavours recipe Ingredients (serves 500g mixed olives 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar 2 bay leaves, torn 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted Large [...]

Spanish Chicken and Rice
THIS is a great recipe to serve for your multicultural family. Chicken and Rice with a flavour; a spanish flavour. This recipe serves four so make a bit extra for those with larger families. Spanish Chicken and Rice Ingredients (serves 4) 2 tablespoons olive oil 8 chicken drumsticks 1 brown onion, chopped 1 green capsicum, [...]

Spanish Omelette
THIS is a delightful starter to the day as a breakfast. Or it can easily be an appetiser during the day. This recipe serves two so is also perfect for a great snack for a couple. Spanish Omelette Ingredients (serves 2) 1 medium sebago potato 1 tablespoon olive oil 20g butter 1 medium red onion, [...]

Smoked Mussel Paella
THIS is the perfect dish for those spanish seafood lovers. It is light on the tummy yet invigorating and tasty. This recipe serves six people so is delicious for the family and a real summer loving dish. Smoked Mussel Paella Ingredients (serves 6) 2 x 85g cans Always Fresh Smoked Mussels, drained 1 tbs Always [...]

Fried Green Spanish Olives
KNOWN as aceitunas rellenas, stuffed Spanish olives make a fantastic snack. But when fried in a crumb coating, they’re absolutely divine! These spanish olives take just 15 minutes preparation time and five minutes cooking time. They are the perfect snack for your next party or function to make it a truly multicultural event. Fried Green Spanish [...]

Chickpea and Chorizo Stew
THIS is a beautiful spanish dish that is perfect for that summer entree before a BBQ or before any main meal. The taste can be a little spicy but it is similarly entertaining for those food lovers. Spanish food is delightful and adds a bit of spice to your next summer function. Prepare the following [...]

Seafood Paella
Paella is Spanish for ‘pan’, and is named as such after the large shallow round pan created specifically for cooking this dish. Chefs in Western and European countries have adapted the meal to suit their local tastes although most reinventions still feature the base ingredients of paella: saffron, olive oil and meat or seafood.
Sangria
It doesn’t take much to create this sweet summer beverage – a few simple ingredients such as red wine, fruit, lemon juice and ice are all you need. Make your sangria in the morning and refrigerate all day before serving in the afternoon or evening to give it time to absorb the delicious fruit flavours.
Gazpacho Andaluz (Spanish cold vegetable soup)
A Spanish cold vegetable soup, Gazpacho Andaluz is a perfect starter to a Summer meal. It is easy to make and can be prepared the day before serving. Simply keep it covered in plastic in the refrigerator.

