Archive for the 'Tapas' Category

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Pimientos De Piquillo Rellenos De Queso De Cabra

Goat Cheese-Stuffed Piquillo Peppers
This easy Spanish recipe with goat cheese makes a spectacular tapa. Enjoy!

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Albondigas en salsa

Albondigas en salsa - Saucy Meatballs
This Spanish recipe is a robust, saucy meatball dish served in small earthenware cazuelas. This dish is very popular at old Madrid tapas bars and tabernas. White wine is more commonly used for the sauce, but this recipe uses red for a more robust color and flavor. […]

Posted by Antonio on November 4th, 2007 under Easy Spanish Recipes, Spanish Meat Recipes, Tapas | 1 Comment »

Huevos Rellenos de Atun

Huevos Rellenos de Atun - Tuna-Stuffed Eggs
Tuna-Stuffed Eggs make a perfect light supper for a hot night. Stuffed Eggs are popular tapas recipes in Spain. The eggs can be stuffed with jamon (ham), tuna, smoked salmon, anchovies, or sauteed mushrooms, and spiked with capers and shallots.

Posted by Antonio on November 1st, 2007 under Easy Spanish Recipes, Tapas | Comment now »

Gambas al Ajillo

Gambas al Ajillo - Sizzling Garlic Shrimp
Gambas al Ajillo are one of Spain’s most popular tapas. The secret to success is very fragrant olive oil that is not too heavy in texture, and a cooking vessel that conducts heat slowly. A cazuela is ideal, but you can also use a deep-cast skillet.

Posted by Antonio on October 30th, 2007 under Easy Spanish Recipes, Tapas | 1 Comment »

Let’s have a Tapas party!

Tapas can be as simple as small plates of store-bought olives, anchovies, fried almonds, chorizo slices, and piquillo peppers passed around with pre-dinner drinks. Or they can make up a whole colorful meal or buffet of small dishes. At Spanish bars, tapas are usually served consecutively, each on its own plate, and I always urge […]

Posted by Antonio on October 27th, 2007 under Tapas | 2 Comments »