Originally published February 2014. Updated November 2017 by Analida Mushroom tapas are cooked to tender perfection with onions and garlic, and then served on a crusty bread. Are you convinced yet? Did you know that Pennsylvania is the mushroom capital of the US? Yes, apart from being the sultans of snow we are also apparently…
Tapas
Tapas are the little dishes that are so popular in Spanish cuisine. They run the gamut from a plate of cheese with nice crusty bread to chorizo cooked in wine. In my opinion, tapas are such a fabulous way to unwind with a glass of wine, and the company of friends. Enjoy this tapas offering, especially on a Friday night, or on the weekend. These tapas recipes are easy, and tasty. The best tapas spread is one where you have a lot of variety, the sky's the limit.
Spanish Style Shrimp Tapas
Originally published March 2014. Updated September 2018 by Analida. Shrimp and other seafood tapas are extremely popular throughout Spain, given their coastline. This tapa is the Spanish twist on shrimp scampi. Theres more than one way to shrimp tapas! Shrimp tapas come in many varieties. I’ve chosen a simple yet delicious preparation that works well…
Authentic Tortilla Espanola – Spanish Potato Pie
Originally published January 2014. Updated September 2018 by Analida. Tortilla Espanola is a simple, delicious dish to enjoy as a main or appetizer. In Spain, it’s a tapas staple (appetizer). At home, we enjoy it with salad greens. Tortilla Espanola consists of 4 basic ingredients: potatoes, onions, eggs and olive oil. Salt and pepper are added to…
Garbanzo Beans with Tomatoes and Onions
Originally published February 2014. Updated August 2018 by Analida. Garbanzo beans with tomatoes and onions is a simple yet delicious tapas dish. The delicate flavors of the onion and tomato along with soft creamy garbanzo when cooked is something you must experience with your appetizer happy hour. It is hard to believe that this funny…
Shrimp Ceviche Recipe
Originally published June 2015. Updated August 2018 by Analida. A delicious twist on the fish original. This Latin American appetizer is a party classic and oh so easy. Chop, mix done! What are you waiting for? Go make some ceviche, and don’t forget that nice cold beer to wash it down with. The origins of…
Spanish Style Grilled Marinated Pork
This Spanish style grilled marinated pork or prueba de cerdo recipe has a bit of kick, but not too much to intimidate those who prefer a milder taste. It is a hearty tapas dish to say the least. The smoky flavor of the paprika and the crushed red pepper combine to awaken your taste buds!…
Mini Beef Empanadas – Savory Turnovers
Empanadas are savory turnovers common throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. Every country has their own variation of seasonings and ingredients adapted of course to regional taste and culinary traditions. In Spanish, the word empanada literally means breaded. The Spanish word for bread is pan, hence empanada. Baked or fried? Empanadas can be fried or…
Avocado, Black Beans, Queso Fresco Empanadas
When it comes to food for parties, avocados are top. Soft, creamy, buttery. Avocados are king for so many reasons. They are evergreen, and can be used in so many recipes from salads to desserts. This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias Inc., and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #TusFiestas #VidaAguacate #CollectiveBias…
Cinco de Mayo Party
Yikes Cinco de Mayo is like right on the doorstep. Are you having a party? Are you going to a party? Regardless, here are a few Cinco de Mayo party ideas to inspire you. Some of these treats are healthy, some are not! Just warning you. And just a little history lesson before the post….
Avocado, Shrimp, Grapefruit Tapas
I am grateful to Mi Avo for the opportunity to promote avocados, one of my favorite foods! I’ve created a recipe: Avocado, Shrimp, Grapefruit Tapas. This post is in both Spanish and English! Haga clic aquí para Español. Aaah-voca-dos!!! One of my very favorite things to eat. BTW, did you know that avocados are from Mexico?…
Tostones with Avocado Cream Sauce
If you happen to be Latino(a) chances are you are eating tostones a few times per week. Tostones are fried plantains. A food so nice they fry it twice! Plantains are the nutritional staple of most of Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean. It’s a subsistence crop that grows all year round. They can be…
Ten Tasty Tapas
Tapas are the appetizers famous in Spanish cuisine, and which in recent have gained popularity in metropolitan areas around the country. The word “tapa” actually means lid in Spanish, and some say the word originated because the original tapa were slices of bread used by those sipping sherry to guard their glasses against fruit flies….
Chorizo in Wine Sauce
Chorizo: Spanish vs. Mexican. So, what’s the difference? Is it taste, texture, smell? Well… how about all of the above. The word chorizo means sausage in Spanish. Pretty plain huh? Well, not really! Whether you choose the Mexican or the Spanish variety, they are both full of rich, robust flavors. So, let’s get back to…
Crostini with ricotta, fig preserves, and prosciutto
Fig preserves with ricotta and prosciutto is perhaps the easiest “fancy” tapa there is. No stress, no mess, no fuss!!! Now we are talking. Let me put it this way: if you can toast bread, spread jam and pull things out of your fridge, this crostini is for you!! Picture this: a crunchy slice of…
Croquetas de Jamon y Pollo
Croquetas de Jamon y Pollo (ham and chicken croquettes) are a delicious Spanish tapa dish found in most bars in Spain. And yes, every bar you visit will claim they have the best croquetas in town! Loosely translated the word croqueta has the element of crunch in it (from the French croquer), and that is…
