Smoked spicy paprika from de la Vera

This traditional Andalusian dish can be prepared in a snip and is ideal for chucking in whatever ingredients you happen to have in the fridge – plenty of veggies, a bit of ham (bacon or chorizo) if you wish and eggs. Just a few staples thrown together.

As a Spanish chef, there's something magical about the way clams, sherry, and jamón come together in this classic dish. This recipe holds a special place in my heart, as it represents the perfect marriage of Spain's coastal bounty with our cherished inland tradition of cured ham.