SPANISH TAPAS: 
JAMON SERRANO WITH MELON

An elegant appetizer or party dish.

1 fresh, ripe melon
12 thin slices of jamón serrano
1 carrot, grated
Juice of 1 lemon
1 scallion, finely chopped
8 tablespoons olive oil
6 tablespoons sherry vinegar
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Cut melon in half, scoop into balls with a teaspoon or melon baller. Mix in bowl with ( Read more... )

FRENCH TRUFFLE SALAD
Petite Salade De Truffes Gourmande

Serves 2

80g/2.5oz fresh truffles
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
dash of lemon juice
salt and freshly ground black pepper
200g/7oz lamb's lettuce

Slice the truffle or truffles in very thin rounds. Make a vinaigrette with the sherry vinegar and olive oil. Add a dash of lemon juice ( Read more... )

GREEN LEAVES WITH GRILLED GOAT CHEESE
Hojas Verdes con Queso de Cabra Gratinado

Salad:
11ozs goat cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 bag baby green leaves

Vinaigrette:
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
Salt & pepper to taste

Vinaigrette: Dissolve the salt, pepper and honey in the vinegar and beat in the extra virgin ( Read more... )