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On Top of the Torta!
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It's summertime and the snacking is easy! When you don't want to turn on the stove or oven, snack meals are a great solution. Get started with Ines Rosales Tortas from Spain, topped with your choice of sweet or savory toppings. Their delicious handmade crackers are made with 100% natural ingredients and are available in a variety of flavors with no additives, enhancers or preservatives. Try these tasty combos our chef put together, or create your own!
It's summertime and the snacking is easy! When you don't want to turn on the stove or oven, snack meals are a great solution. Get started with Ines Rosales Tortas from Spain, topped with your choice of sweet or savory toppings. Their delicious handmade crackers are made with 100% natural ingredients and are available in a variety of flavors with no additives, enhancers or preservatives. Try these tasty combos our chef put together, or create your own!
Mini Tortas with Manchego Cheese topped with...
Combo 1: White bean puree + coppa + chili + garlic oil
White Bean Puree: In a food processor, puree white beans. Emulsify in the olive oil. Season with salt and lemon zest. Pass through a fine mesh strainer.
- 1 can (14 ounces) white beans, drained
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ½ lemon, zested
- Salt, to taste
Combo 2: Blue cheese mousse + cherry tomatoes + basil + olive oil + balsamic glaze
Blue Cheese Mousse: Mix the blue cheese and cream together until evenly incorporated.
- ½ cup Point Reyes Blue Cheese
- ¼ heavy cream
Mini Tortas Original with Anise topped with...
Combo 1: Crumbled Point Reyes Blue Cheese + dried figs in port reduction
Fig and port reduction: Combine all ingredients in a small sauce pot. Reduce over medium heat until liquid is a light syrup. Remove bay leaf and cool to room temperature.
- ½ cup dried figs, small dice
- ½ cup red port
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- ½ bay leaf
Combo 2: Cowgirl Creamery Red Hawk Cheese + sliced nectarines + honey
Original Olive Oil Torta topped with...
Combo 1: Lightly sweetened whipped cream + fresh blueberries + wildflower honey
Whipped Cream: Combine all ingredients in a work bowl. Whip to stiff peaks. Adjust sweetness to taste with more or less sugar.
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Look for Ines Rosales tortas with the other specialty crackers at your local Nugget Markets. Snack time awaits!
Hungry for more summer snacking inspiration? Check out our Snack Attack snack boards, built for hot summer days.