Recipes with Spanish ham

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.

Make four cured ham soufflés with béchamel and whipped egg whites. Quantities, preparation order and tips for baking and serving straight away.

Make chicken and cured ham meatballs for four with onion sauce, quantities, clear steps and tips for seasoning and checking that they are cooked.

Make four small rolls with 80 g cured ham, roasted peppers and rocket. Quantities and assembly order to keep excess liquid off the bread.

Make cold tomato and cucumber soup for four with no bread in the base. Quantities, texture and 80 g cured ham added just before serving.