Tapas recipes

Take inspiration from the classic tapas dish patatas bravas with this recipe. The addition of homemade pork meatballs makes it the ideal Friday night family treat

These low-fat, gluten-free canapés can be put together in just 10 minutes - perfect as a last-minute party nibble

This modern take on coleslaw and cold cuts makes a delicious starter or light main, with shallots, celery, and a sweet and tangy dressing

Serve these padron peppers as a side dish or starter as part of a Spanish-inspired feast. They're simple to make, require little prep and take five minutes to cook

This impressive Spanish one pot, with monkfish, king prawns and mussels, is perfect for feeding a crowd at a dinner party

These tasty, deep-fried bites can be made ahead and frozen, perfect for no-fuss entertaining as part of a party buffet spread

Fluffy vegetarian tortilla is a great meal to make with older children - this one's filled with peppers and potatoes

This Spanish beef, pepper and caper berry skewer is great for a tapas evening or dinner party

A nod to traditional tapas, these freezable party canapés of potatoes, red pepper and chorizo can be made in advance

Spicy, sweet and fragrant, this one-pot tastes even better if you make it ahead - a tasty addition to any tapas or buffet spread

A typically Spanish snack that makes great party food. Well worth the effort, these crisp, golden brown bites have a creamy Ibérico ham and leek filling

Make these jamón croquetas ahead if you like to save time when you're hosting a dinner party. After they’ve been coated, the raw croquetas can be frozen

Stuff medjool dates with chorizo and wrap in pancetta for a new take on meatballs, with a simple tomato sauce. A great tapas-style dish for entertaining

This simple tapas dish can be made well in advance - the longer they are left, the more flavour the olives will absorb

This dish of calamari in red wine, fennel, rosemary and tomatoes is perfect served as a tapa or simply with rice or new potatoes

Sweet clams and salty ham are a perfect combination, and this tapas dish or sharing starter can be made in minutes

Wrap herby omelette around a creamy cheese filling and top with juicy oven-roasted tomatoes to make delicately flavoured nibbles to share

These herb-crusted new potatoes and piquant salsa are perfect partners in this tasty tapas or side dish

Try making our crispy calamari and serve with an easy garlic mayo for a sharing starter or as part of a seafood feast

These super simple juicy bites are bursting with bold flavours - a perfect pre-dinner canapé or easy tapas dish

Combine Serrano ham, manchego cheese and different varieties of tomato, drizzle with an almond parsley dressing, for a light summer side or tapas dish

These delicious vegetarian tapas bites are filled with creamy ricotta, sundried tomatoes and basil - a perfect dinner party nibble

A rough-and-ready salad bursting with Mediterranean flavours - great as a starter or main

These chunks of spicy sausage in a rich glaze of garlic, honey and red wine are sure to disappear quickly from a buffet or tapas spread