Recipes & Wine Pairings

Carrilladas (Beef cheeks in Red Wine sauce)

Slow-braised beef cheeks with red wine, carrots, celery, garlic and thyme. Rich, tender and made for a chilly day with a glass of Shiraz or Reserve...

Season

Autumn, Winter

Pairs with

Syrha/Shiraz

Occasion

Entertaining Meals

Meal

Dinner, Main

Ingredients

beef cheeks, red wine, carrot, onion, celery, thyme, garlic, beef stock

Prep

25 mins + overnight marinating

Cook

3 hours 15 mins

Serves

Serves 4–6

Dietary

Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Nut Free

Difficulty

Intermediate

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Crema de Alcachofas Asadas / Roasted Artichoke Spread

A creamy roasted artichoke and garlic spread made with artichoke hearts, extra virgin olive oil and apple cider vinegar. A fresh, savoury addition ...

Season

Spring, Summer

Pairs with

Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Albariño, Amphora Blanco

Occasion

Entertaining Nibbles, What to Bring When Invited, Cocktail Hour

Meal

Nibble, Grazing

Ingredients

artichoke hearts, garlic, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, onion powder

Prep

20 mins

Cook

10 mins

Serves

Yields 1 cup

Dietary

Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegetarian, Vegan, Nut Free

Difficulty

Easy

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Salmorejo de Remolacha (Chilled Beetroot Soup)

A chilled beetroot and tomato soup with sherry vinegar, blood orange, garlic and olive oil. Bright, earthy and made for warm-weather lunches.

Season

Spring, Summer

Pairs with

Pinot Gris, Rosé, Tempranillo

Occasion

Entertaining Meals

Meal

Lunch, Entree

Ingredients

tomatoes, beetroot, bread, olive oil, sherry vinegar, orange, garlic

Prep

20 mins + overnight resting

Cook

0 mins

Serves

Serves 6 for lunch or 8 as starter

Dietary

Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegetarian, Vegan

Difficulty

Easy

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5 Simple Spanish Tapas

Five simple Spanish tapas and pintxos: The Gilda, garlic prawns, sautéed mushrooms, roasted peppers, and asparagus with jamón and mayonnaise.

Season

Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter

Pairs with

Albariño, Amphora Blanco, Pinot Gris, Rosé, Tempranillo

Occasion

Entertaining Nibbles, Cocktail Hour, What to Bring When Invited

Meal

Nibble, Grazing, Entree

Ingredients

anchovy, olives, prawns, garlic, mushrooms, capsicum, asparagus, jamón

Prep

45 mins

Cook

35 mins

Serves

Serves 6 as tapas

Dietary

Gluten Free, Dairy Free

Difficulty

Easy

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Espatlla de Xai Rostida / Oven-Roasted Lamb Shoulder

A Catalan-style oven-roasted lamb shoulder with rosemary, cinnamon, juniper, garlic, lemon and sherry vinegar, served with roasted potatoes.

Season

Autumn, Winter

Pairs with

Tempranillo, Syrha/Shiraz

Occasion

Christmas, Entertaining Meals, Easter

Meal

Dinner, Main

Ingredients

lamb shoulder, rosemary, bay leaf, cinnamon, juniper, garlic, lemon, potatoes

Prep

25 mins + 2 hours marinating

Cook

1 hour 30 mins

Serves

Serves 6–8 with leftovers for sandwiches

Dietary

Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Nut Free

Difficulty

Intermediate

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Sicilian-Style Stuffed Whole Calamari

Whole calamari stuffed with golden breadcrumbs, capers, raisins, pine nuts, herbs and lemon, then pan-cooked and basted with butter.

Season

Summer

Pairs with

Albariño, Amphora Blanco, Pinot Gris, Tempranillo, Rosé

Occasion

Entertaining Meals, Cocktail Hour

Meal

Lunch, Entree, Nibble

Ingredients

calamari, breadcrumbs, raisins, capers, lemon, pine nuts, fennel herb, parsley, butter

Prep

30 mins

Cook

15 mins

Serves

Serves 4 as tapa or 2 as light lunch

Dietary

Gluten Free, Dairy Free

Difficulty

Intermediate

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Tortilla de Patata / Spanish Potato Omelet

A classic Spanish potato and onion tortilla, plus tuna, vegan and potato-chip variations. 

Season

Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter

Pairs with

Rosé, Albariño, Pinot Gris, Tempranillo

Occasion

Entertaining Nibbles, What to Bring When Invited, Cocktail Hour

Meal

Lunch, Nibble, Grazing

Ingredients

potatoes, onion, eggs, olive oil, salt

Prep

20 mins

Cook

25 mins

Serves

Serves 4 adults, or cut into small squares for a tapas platter

Dietary

Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegetarian, Vegan, Nut Free

Difficulty

Intermediate

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Macarrones / Macaroni Bake

A Spanish-style macaroni bake with rich tomato sauce, cheese and a secret pâté twist, plus easy gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan options.

Raquel Recommends

2022 Tempranillo / One Acre Project, 2023 ‘Trilogía’ Amphora GSM

Serves

Serves 4-6

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Canelons d'estil Català / Catalan Cannelloni

A generous Catalan-style cannelloni recipe traditionally served around Christmas and Boxing Day, made with richly savoury meat filling, béchamel sa...

Season

Winter

Pairs with

Amphora Blanco, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Tempranillo

Ingredients

Chicken, Beef, Turkey, Pork, Cheese, Pasta, Bechamel

Serves

2-4 CANELONS PER PERSON

Dietary

Gluten Free Options, Vegetarian Options, Vegan Options

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Authentic Spanish Paella / with flavour variations

With this recipe, I demystify the paella-making process and empower you to create an authentic and delicious paella that captures the essence of Sp...

Season

Summer

Pairs with

Albariño, Rosé, Tempranillo

Meal

Dinner, Main

Ingredients

rice, saffron, seafood, chicken, asparagus, lemon, capsicum, vegetables, sofrito

Dietary

Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegetarian Options, Vegan Options

Difficulty

Intermediate

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