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A French Country Affair! Elegant Omelette Gateau W/Chive Flowers

Posted by French Tart  

This would be a wonderful centrepiece for a special celebratory meal, such as a summer wedding, christening, anniversary, birthday or a bridal shower. Open faced omelettes, studded with fresh vegetables and herbs including chives and chive... MORE»

Recipe #303666

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Crispy Squid With Capers

Posted by Snowbunny Andorra  

Very easy addition to a tapas evening, or just on its own as a snack. The crispy capers themselves are quite lovely! Serve with garlic mayo and lemon wedges. To clean the squid, firstly remove the solid clear shaft running from the head to the... MORE»

Recipe #300540

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Vegetarian Paella

Posted by Chef #795692  

I haven't tried this yet but it looks delicious! I look forward to making this next week. This recipe is originally from The Food Networks Robin Miller. I wanted to post here to see the official nutrition value for the dish per serving. Yield,... MORE»

Recipe #299751

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Clams With Chorizos

Posted by JackieOhNo!  

From "Tapas for a Crowd", Good Food Magazine, June 1986. Preparation time does not include 2 hours chilling time. MORE»

Recipe #299439

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Paella in a Hurry:p

Posted by Vanessa7  

I saw this in my local newspaper and I was drawn to it! It caught my attention...it sounds pretty good! Let me know how it goes... I doubt my mom will ever allow me to make this because she makes the authentic Paella Valenciana (since my family... MORE»

Recipe #297693

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Tomato Bread

Posted by Northern Cook  

My sister, Heather, introduced me to this recipe after living in Spain. It is a very common tapa menu item in Spain. In Spanish, the name of the recipe is pan con tomate. In other parts of Spain, it is called pa amb tomaquet. We usually only... MORE»

Recipe #297331

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Potato Spanish Tortilla (Tapas)

Posted by Vanessa7  

I got this recipe from a book I bought when I went to visit my grandpa who lives in Spain. I'm proud to have Spaniard blood:D! I'm a whole cultural mix :P It's fun ! Enjoy it... MORE»

Recipe #297316

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Spanish Chicken and Rice

Posted by JackieOhNo!  

This is a healthy, flavorful family meal. To turn this dish into a party-friendly paella, you can add 1/4 t. saffron with the rice. Then, 5 minutes before the rice is done, you can add 3/4 lb. peeled and deveined shrimp. This gives this recipe... MORE»

Recipe #295814

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Spanish Tapas Manchego, Membrillo and Chorizo Toasties

Posted by French Tart  

This is SUCH a great recipe! I found it in a supermarket recipe leaflet, and I have made these tasty little toasted sandwiches regularly since then. They are GREAT for Tapas style appetisers or, serve them for a light lunch or snack. Try to use a... MORE»

Recipe #294859

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Pistachio-Crusted Rack of Lamb With Pancetta

Posted by xtine  

A Ferran Adria recipe from Food & Wine 2005. The rack of lamb is coated with a pistachio paste and then wrapped in pancetta to keep it moist as it roasts. The pistachio paste can be made ahead of time. MORE»

Recipe #293774

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Egg and Potato Chip Tortilla

Posted by xtine  

This is Ferran Adria's recipe, and it is a Spanish tortilla, which is a type of potato cake as opposed to a New World tortilla, which is, of course, a thin, flat corn or wheat flour item which you fill with other ingredients. Please use very thin... MORE»

Recipe #293769

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Tostada Con Tomate

Posted by Big Tastebuds, Tiny Kitchen  

Tostada con tomate, or toast with tomato, is a typical Andalusian breakfast item which I had for the first time in Jaén, Spain this past summer. To accompany it I drank a café cortado, or coffee with very little milk, and freshly... MORE»

Recipe #292529

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Calamares a La Plancha

(1 reviews) Posted by Artichoke gal  

This dish of small, whole squids is a classic tapa from Andalucia (southern Spain). You could substitute squid rings or even small, white fish that have been butterflied. Although it's usually cooked on a hot, flat griddle (plancha), this recipe... MORE»

Recipe #292055

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Polenta Crackers

Posted by Thedeath458  

I love these crackers. They're nutty, flavorful, and are a perfect accompaniment to dips and spreads. Also, by simply changing the spices, you can make these to suit your tastes. I really enjoy Mrs. Dashes no salt seasoning blends. MORE»

Recipe #289927

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White Sangria

Posted by Chef Rangel  

Refreshing MORE»

Recipe #289799

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Spanish Garbanzo Beans and Tomatoes

(1 reviews) Posted by Wyatt's Happy Woman  

I took a Cooks illustrated recipe for tomatoes and combined it with ideas from other recipes on this site for garbanzo beans. Adding the smoked Spanish paprika added a subtle but exotic complexity. This is wonderful as a main dish for vegetarians... MORE»

Recipe #289075

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Huevos Al Nido (Eggs in a Nest) Spanish

Posted by Montana Heart Song  

You can make most of this recipe ahead of time. This is usually cooked on the stovetop. I have adapted to cook in the oven and then serve. It is a great breakfast meal. Two ways to serve 1. Separate the eggs, beat the whites, 2. Leave the eggs... MORE»

Recipe #288394

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Vegan Tortilla De Patatas (Spanish Omelette)

Posted by Pixie's Kitchen  

Found this recipe in the slashfood blog. It was adapted from http://creativegan.net/news/archives/tortilla-de-patatas-sin-huevo/. It looks so lovely and I cannot wait to make it. Will post more notes once I have had a chance to cook it. MORE»

Recipe #287765

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Stuffed Mushrooms

Posted by Coaltique  

This is a recipe from a book on Tapas (100 Great Tapas, Pippa Cuthbert). This is fairly easy to prepare, and it tastes wonderful. It can easily be made a Vegetarian item by leaving out the ham. Absolutely delicious. MORE»

Recipe #287158

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Shrimp Pil-Pil

Posted by EmilyStrikesAgain  

A Rachael Ray adapted recipe that is great even for non-shellfish eaters! It makes a wonderful garlicky sauce that can possibly be used with chicken as well (I've never tried it without shrimp). MORE»

Recipe #286931

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