Few combinations capture the spirit of Spanish entertaining quite like thinly sliced jamón paired with toasted nuts. The salty richness of cured ham and the warm crunch of toasted almonds create a simple but deeply satisfying dish that’s perfect for sharing over drinks.

This recipe is inspired by Party Tricks, the new cookbook by Anna Hezel, a collection of clever recipes designed for easy entertaining. In the book, the dish is prepared with hazelnuts, but for our version we swapped them for Spanish Marcona almonds, whose buttery texture and olive oil coating make them a delicious partner for jamón.

The result is an effortlessly elegant appetizer that requires very little preparation yet delivers bold flavor -- exactly the kind of dish that shines on a tapas table or alongside a glass of wine.