Ingredient: Black Pepper

Chickpeas are simmered with spinach, tomatoes, and smoked paprika for a hearty Spanish stew. It’s warming, vegetarian, and ideal for pairing with roasted vegetables, green beans, or patatas bravas in winter tapas spreads.

Spanish peppers roasted until blistered are peeled and tossed with olive oil, garlic, and capers for a sweet, briny tapas dish. Perfect hot or cold, they complement aubergine, courgette fritters, or patatas bravas.

Spanish mushrooms are sautéed with garlic, parsley, and a splash of dry sherry for a quick, aromatic tapas dish. They’re earthy, rich, and perfect served with bread, patatas bravas, or roasted peppers.

This warm goat cheese salad with walnuts and piquillo peppers is a refreshing Spanish tapas recipe. Creamy cheese rounds sit atop crisp greens, complemented by sweet peppers and toasted walnuts. Balanced, hearty, and colourful, it’s …

This Idiazabal cheese toast with tomato confit and anchovies is a bold Spanish tapas dish. Smoky cheese forms the base, topped with jammy slow-cooked tomatoes and savoury anchovies. Rustic, flavour-packed, and deeply satisfying, it’s an …

These Manchego cheese and truffle oil potato bites are a luxurious Spanish tapas recipe. Golden roasted potatoes form the base, topped with nutty Manchego and a fragrant drizzle of truffle oil. Earthy, indulgent, and satisfying, …

These crispy Mahón cheese crostini with roasted peppers are a rustic Spanish tapas favourite. Tangy Mahón cheese melts over crunchy bread, topped with sweet roasted peppers for balance. Baked until crisp and golden, they’re simple …

These baked Tetilla cheese and spinach empanadillas are a classic Spanish tapas dish. Flaky pastry envelopes a creamy filling of mild Tetilla cheese and earthy spinach, baked until golden. Easy to prepare, they’re perfect as …

This warm Provolone Español with garlic toast and chilli oil is a rustic Spanish tapas dish. Baked until bubbling, the cheese is served hot with garlic-rubbed toast and a drizzle of chilli oil, creating a …

This queso de cabra fresco with grilled vegetables and olive oil is a refreshing Spanish tapas recipe. Tangy goat cheese pairs with smoky charred vegetables and a drizzle of olive oil for a light, colourful …