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Online Event: Tapas Table

Presented by Chef Ellen Kanner

Have you enjoyed traditional Spanish-style tapas (small plates) featuring ham and shrimp? Join vegan chef Ellen Kanner to learn how to make an array of delicious plant-based Spanish-style tapas. Space is limited for this online event. Registration is required. Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the event start time. Ages 19 yrs.+

Patatas Bravas (Crispy Potatoes with Spicy Tomato Sauce)

Ingredients

• 1 pound small (bite-sized) potatoes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 14-ounce can crushed tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon paprika, sweet, hot, or smoked
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• Sea salt, to taste
• Optional — 3 cups fresh spinach arugula or other tender fresh green

Tools

• Fork
• Large pot
• Sieve, colander or slotted spoon
• Medium saucepan
• Chef’s knife
• Large mixing spoon
• Rimmed baking sheet
• Parchment paper or silicone non-stick baking mat
• Oven or air fryer
• Immersion (stick) blender or food processor
• Platter for serving

Pa’am Tomaquet (Catalan Tomato Toasts)

Ingredients

• 1 garlic clove
• 2 large very ripe fresh tomatoes
• 6 to 8 slices fresh baguette ( about 1/2 baguette)
• 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
• Sea salt, to taste

Tools

• Chef’s knife
• Toaster oven or oven
• Plate for serving

Pimentos Padrón (Blistered Peppers)

Ingredients

• 1 pound shishito or padrón peppers
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• Sea salt
• (optional) 1 lime

Tools

• Large cast iron skillet or rimmed baking sheet
• Large mixing spoon
• Oven or air fryer
• Plate or shallow bowl for serving

Sherried Mushrooms

Ingredients

• 8 ounces mushrooms (basic button mushrooms are fine - halved if large)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/3 cup dry sherry
• (optional) sprig or two of fresh thyme leaves
• (optional) chopped flatleaf parsley for garnish
• Sea salt and fresh ground pepper

Tools

• Chef’s knife
• Oven or air fryer
• Rimmed baking sheet
• Parchment paper or silicone non-stick baking mat
• Fork or mixing spoon
• Shallow bowl for serving

Party Olives

Ingredients

• 1 lemon
• 1 orange
• 1 garlic clove
• pinch red pepper flakes
• 1 good-sized sprig or rosemary
• 1 good-sized sprig of sage
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound of your favorite olives, green, black or both (whole olives with pits for best results)

Tools

• Vegetable peeler or paring knife
• Large mixing spoon
• Large skillet
• Shallow bowl for serving

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