Inviting your friends over for a tapas party is a great way to liven up your social calendar. Play a little Spanish guitar music and serve up sangria with these shared appetizer-size treats.
Tapas originated in Andalucia, a southern province of Spain. The word "tapa" translates as "cover." Tapas traditionally may have been a complimentary piece of ham served on top of a glass of sherry (hence the word cover), but we know them today as small portions of food commonly served as a snack while having a drink.
Tapas can be as simple as a bowl of olives, or something more hearty, such as stuffed potatoes. There are Tapas bars in most of the major cities. All plates are shared.
Putting Together a Tapas Menu
Some of the more innovative tapas treats include:
- Miniature Iberico and Jalapeno Souffles
- Pears with Cabrales Cheese and Fried Sage Leaves
- Seared Scallops with Saffron-Orange Aioli
- Serrano Style Ham and Potato Phyllo Pizza with Mahon
- Sherried Stuffed Mushroom Turnovers
Serve the above with a glass of wine, an ice cold beer, or sangria.
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