Saltimbocca

INGREDIENT 4 veal schnitzels (about125g/4½oz each)4 large, thin slices of Parma ham or another kind of air-cured ham4–12 grilled slices of eggplant, marinated in oil (from the jar), drained12 sage …

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Paella

INGREDIENTS 1.2 litres (2 pt) hot fish stock1 large pinch of saffron threads2 tbsp olive oil1 onion, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, crushed2 large tomatoes, skinned and diced12 raw tiger prawns, …

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Tortilla

INGREDIENTS 300ml (10fl oz) olive oil5 potatoes, peeled and cut into small dices3 onions, thinly sliced salt5 eggs freshly ground black pepper Method

Escabeche

INGREDIENTS For the fish500g (1lb 2oz) white fish fillets, for example coley, tilapia or sea bass, pinboned and skinned2 tbsp flour sea salt and freshly ground black pepper2 tbsp olive …

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Quiche Lorraine

INGREDIENTS 250g (9oz) plain flour, plus extra for dusting125g (4½oz) unsalted butter, cubed1 egg yolk dried beans for blind-baking For the filling200g (7oz) bacon lardons1 onion, finely chopped75g (2½oz) Comté …

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Savoy cabbage rolls

INGREDIENTS 8 large Savoy cabbage leaves2½ tsp salt500g (1lb 2oz) lean beef mince1 onion, finely chopped1 egg2 tbsp breadcrumbs freshly ground black pepper freshly grated nutmeg1 tsp fresh thyme leaves1 …

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