Patio Season with a Spanish Twist

Patio Season with a Spanish Twist

It is finally time to take those deck chairs out of storage, put on the sunscreen, and move meals outdoors! I love hosting spontaneous parties on sunny afternoons so I always have Cavendish Farms potatoes on hand to feed a crowd with their delicious taste.  Shareable food that involves minimal cooking time is a must for outdoor dining and new Cavendish Farms Restaurant Style Frites are ready in just 10 minutes. The cracked pepper in the Frites gives an extra flavour punch to my version of Patatas Bravas. This tapas recipe, inspired by my time living in Madrid, Spain, will heighten your senses with the smokiness and subtle heat of the paprika. 

Patatas Bravas

Servings: 6

Ingredients:

For the sauce:

• Salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil 
• 1 small red onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 2 cups crushed tomatoes (Tip: I use Italian passata – strained tomatoes)

To assemble:

• 1 tablespoon of parsley, finely chopped for garnish
• 1 package of Cavendish Farms® Restaurant Style Frites Extra Thin Gourmet Fries, baked according to package directions
• 1/2 cup prepared mayonnaise

Directions:

1.     Heat oil over medium-high heat in a sauté pan. Add onions and cook until soft and translucent (about 5 minutes). Add garlic and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

2.     Add the paprika and stir. Next add the tomatoes and balsamic vinegar. Season with salt.

3.     Bring the sauce to a boil and then simmer for 10 minutes. Meanwhile bake the frites.

4.     Top frites with sauce and dollops of mayonnaise. Garnish with parsley and enjoy!