http://www.tapas-recipes.com/tapas-blog.html Keep up to date with what's hot at Tapas-recipes.com! The best tapas recipes, along with original spanish ingredients! Discover one of Spain's best-kept culinary secrets! en-us Fri, 11 Jan 2008 06:19:47 GMT Fri, 11 Jan 2008 06:19:47 GMT tapas-recipes.com http://www.tapas-recipes.com/index.html Tapas are Spain's greatest food invention. 'Eat when you drink, drink when you eat' is the philosophy. Tapas food is real food - good local ingredients presented with flair. Fri, 11 Jan 2008 06:19:47 GMT http://www.tapas-recipes.com/meat-tapas.html There is a huge choice of good-quality meat available in Spain, and it is used to prepare all sorts of dishes. Pork is specially popular for sausages and tapas dishes and it is used to make morcilla, lomo, jamon, chorizo, fuet, salsichon and salsichas. Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:11:40 GMT http://www.tapas-recipes.com/tapas-recipes.html The best recipes for spanish tapas.In the Mediterranean diet it is typical to begin the food with succulent starters to open up the appetite. Either in complete portions or in half rations - the famous tapas appetizers are usually served before the food. Of the endless variety of starters that is possible to find - there is not town that doesn't have his own - we introduce a selection that we believe you will really enjoy. Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:11:35 GMT http://www.tapas-recipes.com/jamon.html Jamon Serrano country ham is a source of great pride among Spaniards. From time immemorial in the mountains of Spain, they have rolled fresh hams in sea salt and hung them from their rafters to cure. A year to eighteen months later the jamones are ready to mount on special stands that are designed so that anyone can stop by, carve a few paper-thin slices, and enjoy an impromptu snack perhaps with some manchego cheese. Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:11:28 GMT http://www.tapas-recipes.com/foie-toast-jamon-iberico.html This extraordinary and Special Ham deserves its own space. The Jamon Iberico it's exclusive from Spain. Iberian hogs are born, fed and raised in the south and northwest of Spain. Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:10:06 GMT http://www.tapas-recipes.com/what-are-tapas.html Tapas, montaditos, pinchos (pintxos in Basque), banderillas, raciones, cazuelitas, pulguitas - all are variations on the same theme: small servings of food eaten before a meal. While today Spaniards rarely have to explain the nature of Tapas to visitors, the meaning of the term has taken on outside Spain doesn't convey the full sense of the ritual that is such an important part of our daily existence. Wed, 07 Nov 2007 06:18:18 GMT http://www.tapas-recipes.com/tapas-ideas.html Sometimes, you need ideas for an special occasion: a birthday party, the Super Bowl, or perhaps you want to surprise your guests with a theme dinner. Tapas are perfect for these events! Wed, 07 Nov 2007 06:18:11 GMT http://www.tapas-recipes.com/spanish-cheese.html Sheep, cows, and goats are grazing on myriad plateaus and valleys of mountainous Spain producing a broad variety of cheeses -- many of which may be a new experience for your palate. The goats bring us a bone-white cheese that is marinated in wine, or fashioned into soft goat cheese buttons with herbs. Wed, 07 Nov 2007 06:17:28 GMT http://www.tapas-recipes.com/vegetable-snacks.html Vegetable dishes in Spain are inventive and are often eaten as a tapas dish, a course of their own, or perhaps as a supper. Simple ingredients are cleverly paired to show off their qualities to perfection and are typical of Spain's attitude to cooking, using fresh, local seasonal ingredients. Tue, 06 Nov 2007 07:07:07 GMT http://www.tapas-recipes.com/pintxos.html A traditional activity in the Basque country (one of the northern regions of Spain) is barhopping before lunch of dinner, which is essentially a regional sport. Bar counters display numerous pintxos, the equivalent to tapas in other areas of the country. Making the rounds consists of popping in and out of several bars, usually the same ones every day, grabbing a pintxo and drinking a txikito (a small glass of wine) in each one. It is a way to meet friends an acquaintances without arranging a specific date, before heading home for a proper meal. Tue, 06 Nov 2007 07:06:58 GMT http://www.tapas-recipes.com/seafood-tapas.html Spain is second only to Japan in fish consumption. There is an abundance of fish tapas and some of the finest fish are caught off the Atlantic coastline. Many exquisite shellfish dishes are to be found also along the warm Mediterranean waters. Tue, 06 Nov 2007 07:06:53 GMT http://www.tapas-recipes.com/spicy-tapas.html Spanish food is not particularly spicy, but tapas - by the small quantity served - are often used to liven up a meal with some hot flavor which is usually drowned with a glass of excellent Spanish beer or wine. Mon, 05 Nov 2007 07:15:21 GMT http://www.tapas-recipes.com/uk-tapas-bar.html The UK is not immune to the Tapas Fever! More and more tapas bars and restaurants are being opened every day on Her Majesty's Kingdom... Here are some, so give them a try and discover the best from Spain in the UK! Thu, 27 Sep 2007 04:22:35 GMT http://www.tapas-recipes.com/seville-tapas-bars.html There are two basic types of dining out in Sevilla: going for tapas (small portions generally between 1,50-4 euros) or heading to a restaurant for a more traditional meal. This section covers the many bars and restaurants where you can practice tapeando, or going out for tapas. Thu, 27 Sep 2007 04:20:06 GMT http://www.tapas-recipes.com/pa-amb-oli.html Pa amb oli means bread with olive oil in Majorcan, and it is as commonly eaten in the Balearic Islands as pa amb tomàquet is in Catalonia. But while the Majorcan usually add the tomato to their bread and then the olive oil, most Catalans do the reverse. Both preparations can be served as breakfast, as a snack at any time, or as an accompaniment to lunch or dinner. As with pa amb tomàquet, this recipe can be embellished with a topping of jamón serrano, anchovies, or cheese. Thu, 27 Sep 2007 04:16:56 GMT http://www.tapas-recipes.com/how-to-slice-jamon.html Jamn ham is the culinary treasure of Spain. Spaniards enjoy more ham per person than anyone in the world. A whole jamon can be stored in your kitchen and used daily as tapas or in recipes. It is also a great conversation piece for parties and get-togethers. Thu, 27 Sep 2007 04:16:43 GMT http://www.tapas-recipes.com/galician-octopus.html Though it originated in Galicia or the neighboring region of Leon, pulpo a feira, as it is known in Galician, or pulpo a la gallega, as it is called in Spanish, is now popular throughout Spain. It is usually served on wooden plates with cachelos, potatoes that have been boiled or roasted in embers with their skins on. Thu, 27 Sep 2007 04:16:38 GMT http://www.tapas-recipes.com/creating-your-own-recipe-site.html If you love cooking, and you have a recipe collection, you can develop your own recipe site, and make money with it! Just like I did Thu, 27 Sep 2007 04:14:21 GMT http://www.tapas-recipes.com/ceviche.html You can use almost any firm-fleshed fish for this Spanish influenced dish, provided that it is perfectly fresh. The fish is 'cooked' by the action of the acidic lime juice. Adjust the amount of chilli according to your taste. Thu, 27 Sep 2007 04:14:11 GMT http://www.tapas-recipes.com/barcelona-tapas-bars.html Although tapas are not a typical Catalan recipe (Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia), there are a great number of Tapas Bars in Barcelona. Tapas culture has set deeply in the city, and locals practice it frequently. Thu, 27 Sep 2007 04:14:07 GMT http://www.tapas-recipes.com/apple-walnut-salad.html This refreshing salad makes the perfect tapa for summer time. Have it with a glass of sherry and it'll relieve your spirit in those hot summer nights! Thu, 27 Sep 2007 04:13:54 GMT http://www.tapas-recipes.com/shrimp-fritters.html I have eaten these crisp, delicious shrimp fritters only in Andalusia, where deep-frying reigns supreme. They are at their best when made with chickpea flour, but regular flour is just OK. Wed, 29 Aug 2007 17:17:48 GMT http://www.tapas-recipes.com/spicy-sausage-cheese-tortilla.html Thu, 23 Aug 2007 12:18:10 GMT http://www.tapas-recipes.com/catalan-beans.html Habas are a traditional type of spanish bean, that catalan chefs (after their granmother's cookbook!) have turn into one of the greatest tapas nowadays! Wed, 22 Aug 2007 06:57:17 GMT http://www.tapas-recipes.com/sherry-kidneys.html Most tapas bars in Spain serve Sherry kidneys, though at home it can be served with rice or pasta as a main meal. You can add sliced mushrooms to increase the number of portions. Wed, 22 Aug 2007 06:57:16 GMT http://www.tapas-recipes.com/germany-tapas-bars.html Germany has also been infected by the Tapas Fever! An increasing number of Tapas Bars are being opened in Germany. Here are some examples for you to enjoy! Wed, 22 Aug 2007 06:56:14 GMT http://www.tapas-recipes.com/chicago-tapas-bar.html Chicago has also been infected by the Tapas Fever! An increasing number of Tapas Bars are being opened in Chicago, IL. Here are some examples for you to enjoy! Wed, 22 Aug 2007 06:55:26 GMT http://www.tapas-recipes.com/australia-tapas-bars.html The land down under is being seriously affected by the Tapas Fever! Here are some examples, so check them out and discover Spanish Tapas aussie-style! Wed, 22 Aug 2007 06:54:06 GMT http://www.tapas-recipes.com/tapas-cookbooks.html There are hundreds of Tapas cookbooks. However, we've selected the ones we believe will do best to help you discover this Spanish specialty. Check them out, and find the ones that best suits you. If you're a fan of Spanish Tapas, you will enjoy them! Thu, 02 Aug 2007 06:07:17 GMT http://www.tapas-recipes.com/barbecued-mini-ribs.html These tasty ribs are known as Costillas in Spain. They are delicious cooked on a barbecue and almost as good when cooked under a hot grill. If you prefer a sweeter flavor, use freshly squeezed orange juice instead of the sweet sherry. Wed, 01 Aug 2007 05:36:32 GMT http://www.tapas-recipes.com/bread-mushrooms-alioli.html This tapa recipe comes from a bar in Madrid. I used to jog around the Retiro and then eat these tostadas washed down with a nice cold beer! When I serve this recipe at a party, it is always the first to go! Wed, 01 Aug 2007 05:36:30 GMT http://www.tapas-recipes.com/fried-black-pudding.html Spanish morcilla - black pudding - is the first sausage to be made from the freshly killed pig and is very popular throughout Spain. It is flavored with spices and herbs, usually including garlic and oregano, and has a wonderfully rich, spicy taste. Wed, 01 Aug 2007 05:36:29 GMT http://www.tapas-recipes.com/gambas-plancha.html Spaniards love to eat grilled shrimp at the counter of a good tapas bar while sipping a glass of chilled fino sherry or cold beer. The bars are often crowded, leaving little or no space for proper eating, and I find it fascinating to watch the locals skillfully manage to eat shrimp with one hand while holding a drink in the other. Sun, 29 Jul 2007 13:52:27 GMT http://www.tapas-recipes.com/spiced-clams.html Spanish clams, specially in the North, are much larger than clams found elsewhere, and have more succulent bodies. This modern recipe uses Arab spicing to make a hot dip or sauce. Serve with plenty of fresh bread to mop up the delicious juices! Mon, 23 Jul 2007 20:34:54 GMT http://www.tapas-recipes.com/creating-your-own-recipe-site-02.html If you love cooking, and you have a recipe collection, you can develop your own recipe site, and make money with it! Just like I did Sun, 10 Jun 2007 16:58:07 GMT http://www.tapas-recipes.com/spanish-omelette.html This is the real spanish omelette recipe. Tortilla de patatas is the most famous tapa in Spain, and you'll be able to find it in almost every bar! Fri, 04 May 2007 04:41:30 GMT http://www.tapas-recipes.com/resources.html Favorite tapas resources Fri, 04 May 2007 04:36:39 GMT http://www.tapas-recipes.com/non-alcoholic-sangria.html Bursting with sparkling flavor, this clean version of sangria is unique in its use of ice cubes made from apple juice. For parties, this can be served in a large, transparent punch bowl next to a transparent bowl containing traditional red sangria. This pairing provides a beautiful contrast, provided they are not immediately consumed by eager guests, as is often the case Fri, 04 May 2007 04:36:32 GMT http://www.tapas-recipes.com/inopia-classic-bar.html An innovative Tapas Bar opened by Albert Adria, brother of Ferran Adria, Spain's best-known chef. The Inopia Classic Bar has opened with the purpose of recreating not only recipes, but also a way of eating and even, as they have said on more than one occasion, a way of life. Fri, 04 May 2007 04:36:27 GMT http://www.tapas-recipes.com/get-income-from-hobby.html Have you ever considered turning your hobby or interests into an income? We tell you how we turned a recipe cardbox into a thriving business! Fri, 04 May 2007 04:32:31 GMT http://www.tapas-recipes.com/ensaladilla-rusa.html Ensaladilla rusa is a typical tapa, most suitable for warm days, and an excelent for kids! Fri, 04 May 2007 04:32:27 GMT http://www.tapas-recipes.com/boquerones-escabeche.html This is an old, old way of preserving small fish which has survived into modern times because it is so delicious. The coast round Nerja is known for its shoals of fresh anchovies. In Malaga the fish are pressed together into a little fan, four tails together, for frying, but this is not essential to the recipe. Fri, 04 May 2007 04:32:06 GMT http://www.tapas-recipes.com/artichoke-rice-cakes-manchego.html These unusual little croquetas contain artichoke in the rice mixture, and they break open to reveal a melting cheese centre. Manchego is made from sheep's milk and has a tart flavor that goes wonderfully with the delicate taste of the rice cakes. Fri, 04 May 2007 04:32:01 GMT http://www.tapas-recipes.com/ajillo-mushrooms.html This one is a classic tapa! Have it with some sherry or beer, and you'll learn what can be found on authentic spanish tapas bars. Fri, 04 May 2007 04:15:10 GMT http://www.tapas-recipes.com/creating-your-own-recipe-site-01.html If you love cooking, and you have a recipe collection, you can develop your own recipe site, and make money with it! Just like I did Tue, 10 Apr 2007 06:13:52 GMT http://www.tapas-recipes.com/piperada.html Piperada is a traditional spanish tapa, made of eggs and vegetables Tue, 10 Apr 2007 06:13:30 GMT http://www.tapas-recipes.com/asparagus-omelette.html Although this unique omelette is usually served from the skillet, it is also delicious served cold or at room temperature. Tue, 10 Apr 2007 06:13:29 GMT http://www.tapas-recipes.com/a-recipe-for-success.html How I turned a recipe book into a successful web business. My father's recipes helped me building a site that is getting me with more than $1,000 a month in commissions from affiliate programs. Tue, 10 Apr 2007 06:13:25 GMT http://www.tapas-recipes.com/tapas-birthday-party-kids.html Apart from preparing the birthday cake, setting up a kids' birthday party might be sometimes quite complicated. There are classic resources, such as sandwiches and crisps, but if you want to make this one an special one to remember, our suggestion would be to arrange a typical Spanish celebration with tapas, of course! Sun, 08 Apr 2007 17:42:45 GMT http://www.tapas-recipes.com/houston-tapas-bars.html Tapas, or small plates, are becoming more and more popular in Texas, and the number of Tapas bars and restaurants is growing every day. Here come some of our recommended Tapas Bars in Houston, Texas Sat, 24 Mar 2007 09:07:08 GMT