Just before we had kids, my husband and I journeyed to Spain and Portugal for one more adventure. In Spain, we headed south to Seville. We stayed at the charming Taberna del Alabardero hotel where on the first floor, there's a restaurant run by the Culinary Institute of Spain. In the evening, we indulged in tapas in the intimate hidden courtyard adjacent to the restaurant. There, I first tasted the classic combination of manchego cheese and serrano ham. It was a long time ago, but in the winter, we occasionally light the fireplace, pour a glass of wine, and set out a platter of manchego cheese, fig spread, toasted walnuts and prosciutto or serrano ham to nibble on; it always brings back flickers of distant memories of warm climates and our time in Andalucia. This recipe comes together quickly with the help of purchased puff pastry (I recommend Dufour brand because it's very buttery and flaky), and purchased fig spread (Dalmatia). Pair with a winter greens salad and a glass of wine. - kaykay

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