My Menu for Football's Biggest Game


We're just under 24 hours away from the finale of the world's largest football tournament (or, at least the game known as football in 98% of the world's countries), which means that now is the time to plan out your spread if you're hosting a watch party or just enjoying the game with family at home! As you might expect given my focus on Mediterranean cuisine, I'll be cheering for Spain and planning a Spanish-themed menu for a small house party. I've already posted a special Spanish recipe on my Instagram that's blown past a million views since this morning, and have another video planned for tomorrow. More importantly, though, I thought this would be the perfect moment to showcase some of the highlights of the Spanish recipe collection from the blog to hopefully inspire your game-day cuisine.

Easy Patatas Bravas

Patatas Bravas are Spain's answer to French fries, but packed with so much more flavor. The sauce is key - be sure to make enough to dip every chunk of potato!

Pan Con Tomate

This one's not difficult at all - if you can spread jam on toast, you can handle it!

Gambas Al Ajillo

Don't settle for a cocktail shrimp ring from the supermarket when you can make this Spanish classic at home in 10 minutes.

Spanish Tortilla

This hearty potato omelet is so easy to make in advance.

Keep on cooking,

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