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!…
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.
Shrimp Ceviche Recipe
Here are step by step instructions on how to make shrimp ceviche at home. This Latin American recipe shows how to cook the shrimp in the lime juice while refrigerated. This makes a great appetizer and is very healthy. Shrimp ceviche is delicious and a very nice variation on the traditional ceviche which is prepared…
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 name was most likely acquired due to the fact that this a savory filling wrapped in…
Authentic Tortilla Espanola – Spanish Potato Pie
Tortilla Espanola is a simple delicious dish that can be served as a main meal or appetizer. In Spain the country of origin of this wonderful dish, it features prominently as a tapas (appetizer) and is served cut in small portions. At home we normally enjoy this dish accompanied with a healthy helping of salad…
Avocado, Black Beans, Queso Fresco Empanadas
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias Inc., and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #TusFiestas #VidaAguacate #CollectiveBias When it comes to food for parties, avocados are at the top of my list. Soft, creamy, buttery. Avocados are king for so many reasons: they are evergreen, and can be used in so many…
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 allowing me the opportunity to promote avocados, one of my favorite foods! I’ve also created a recipe: Avocado, Shrimp, Grapefruit Tapas. This post is in both Spanish and English! Haga clic aquí para Español. The great thing about this post, apart form the delicious avocado, shrimp, grapefruit tapas recipe…
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. They are actually fried twice! Plantains are the nutritional staple of most of Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean. It’s a subsistence crop, that fortunately grows all year round. They can be eaten green…
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…
Fig Preserves with Ricotta and Prosciutto
Fig preserves with ricotta and prosciutto is perhaps the easiest “fancy” tapa there is. In my proverbial book, there is nothing more convenient than a tapa that requires little or no prep work. No stress, no mess, no fuss!!! Now we are talking. Let me put it this way: if you can toast bread, spread…
Shrimp with Tomatoes and Onions
Shrimp and other seafood tapas are extremely popular throughout Spain. This should come as no surprise given Spain’s extensive coastline. Shrimp with tomatoes and onions is a healthy and different alternative to the more common Shrimp Scampi. Shrimp tapas come in many varieties. I’ve chosen a simple yet delicious preparation that works well as a…
Garbanzo Beans with Tomatoes and Onions
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 little legume packs such a flavor and nutritional punch….
Spanish Tapas – Mushrooms in Sherry Sauce
Here is a tasty tapas dish of mushrooms in sherry sauce. These are cooked to tender perfection with onions and garlic, and then served on a crusty bread. Read on to learn how to make this Spanish dish. Did you know that Pennsylvania is the mushroom capital of the US? Yes, apart from being the…
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…
