European cocktail party recipes

My grandmother's migas

A very traditional Spanish dish, originally shepherd's fare, of diced bread stir-fried with chorizo, ham and paprika

Salmorejo

A less known cousin of gazpacho, thicker but also refreshing.

Tomato and watermelon soup by Ferrán Adriá

Do you know Ferrán Adriá? Yes, the world famous Spanish chef. Here's one of his simplest recipes. It is perfect…

Crab salpicón

A light and refreshing crab salad typical from Northwestern Spain, breeze from the Atlantic sea on your plate!

Tapa of mini-tartlets with quail eggs

Updating a very, very traditional Spanish dish, huevos al plato, meaning eggs cooked on a plate... now with…

Lasagna Shrimp Florentine

Shrimp, Spinach, Ricotta in a Lasagna all surrounded in a delicate tomato and white wine sauce.

Bonanza of Biscotti!

I lost track on the number of biscotti that I made in the last 24 hours (in between a hectic work schedule). I made a few variations of the biscotti…

Dark Chocolate Tarts

I served these tiny tarts at the wedding I catered for my friends Patrizia and Ed. (Full menu here). They were a real hit - rich and creamy and just…

Old-fashioned potted crab

To pot crab was originally a short-term preserving method. Now it's a delicacy of crab meat, butter and herbs to serve as a spread.

Crab Meat Broussard

Fingerling Potato and Crispy Bacon Pizzas

Make your own signature pizzas using your favorite ingredients.

Spring Vegetable Pizza

Chicken Kiev

Pão de Ló - Portuguese Sponge Cake

I have always loved this recipe, especially when one is able to cook in in such a way that the middle part is…

Pizza Sauces

Stop the pizza delivery man, for ever! Unless… it’s being delivered directly from Sicily. I am sure that if you try this homemade pizza you will…