Recipes with Spanish ham

Melon and cucumber gazpacho with cured ham for four: ingredient amounts, acidity, texture without excess water and chilling before serving.

Make eight endive boats with cured ham, apple, yogurt and walnuts: a crisp starter for four, assembled just before serving.

Make broken eggs with cured ham for four using oven-roasted potatoes, fully cooked eggs and ham added at the end to keep it from drying out.

White beans, roasted sweet potato and cured ham for four, with lemon dressing and gentle mixing to keep the cubes intact.

Make pumpkin and cured ham lasagne for four with ricotta, a filling that is not watery and a short rest for easier slicing.

Cook courgettes, mushrooms and cured ham for four: brown in batches, let moisture evaporate and add the ham after taking the pan off the heat.

A tray of potatoes, courgette and red onion for four, finished with ham out of the oven. Quantities, cooking order and serving.

Make twelve ham bites for four: avocado toast, cucumber and oven-roasted mushrooms. Coordinate preparation so they are ready to serve together.

Make eight Spanish ham rolls with ricotta, chives and lemon zest. A chilled appetiser for four with a modest filling and simple assembly.

Make crispy Spanish ham in a single layer. Learn when to take it out, how to cool it and when to add it to soup or salad.

Make a cured chorizo tapa in red wine and onion for four, with quantities, steps and a stock alternative for cooking without wine.

Make cured chorizo croquettes for four: quantities, béchamel, chilling, coating and tips for frying in small batches.