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Host a Tapas Party

October 10, 2012
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Take an entertaining cue from the Spaniards by serving a series of shareable small plates. A tapas-style, pick-your-own menu creates a lively, convivial soiree.
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Piquillo Peppers Stuffed with Shrimp Salad

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Start with miniature, smoky-sweet piquillo peppers -- typically found in the jarred or canned section of the grocery store.

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Roasted Cauliflower and Manchego Hand Pies

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Perfect for parties, these hand pies keep mess to a minimum with savory cheese and veggies baked inside.

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Braised Chorizo

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Even in small portions, this red wine-braised chorizo is hearty enough for big appetites.

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Chilled Mussels with Saffron Mayonnaise

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Saffron threads give this sauce a beautiful bright-yellow color.

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Tortilla Espanola with Chorizo

Tortilla Espanola with Chorizo
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This tortilla bears no resemblance to the wrapper on a burrito. Tortilla Espanola is an egg-and-potato dish, similar to a frittata.

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Fried Herbed Almonds

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Thyme adds an unexpected note to these crunchy fried almonds.

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Croquettes with Serrano Ham and Manchego

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Nutty cheese and salty ham make for an addictive fried popper.

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Stuffed Piquillo Peppers with Goat Cheese

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A creamy cheese filling pairs nicely with the smoky flavor of these tiny peppers.

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Garlic Shrimp

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A popular tapas offering, this flavorful dish is a snap to prepare. (Just consider giving guests a place to put the tails.)

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Fried Olives

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Briny green olives get reinvented when coated in breadcrumbs and fried until nice and crispy.

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Pork Empanadas with Thyme

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Sage and thyme give these pastries a sausage-like flavor; optional golden raisin or pine nuts add extra textural elements.

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Padron Peppers Skewered with Chorizo

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Take tapas to the grill with skewered chorizo interspersed with peppers.

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Anchovy Dip

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Guests will love this dip served with crusty bread slices, but don’t despair if there are leftovers -- it’s great on eggs or sandwiches the next day.

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Pan-Fried Chorizo with Sherry Vinegar

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Chorizo, crusty bread, and cheese. Super simple, but totally tasty.

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Slow-Cooker Spanish Meatballs

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Paprika and cumin give these meatballs their Spanish flavor. They can be cooked for five hours, plenty of time to prep other tapas.

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Shaved-Artichoke and Parsley Salad with Serrano Ham

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A bright salad that can be assembled quickly and pairs well with flatbreads.

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Smoky Herbed Shrimp

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Fresh parsley sprinkled on top adds color and flavor to skillet-cooked shrimp.

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Piquillo Pepper and Cheese Toasts

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Crisp bread slices transport gooey cheese-stuffed peppers straight to the plate.

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Brandade

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This mixture of salt cod and olive oil has origins in France, Italy, and Spain. Plan ahead, though, because the fish must soak for three days.

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Shrimp and Mussels with Sofrito

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Make this Spanish sauce once and freeze portions for later use, such as this shellfish dish.

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Gazpacho in Cucumber Cups

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This gazpacho can be served the traditional way, or sipped from tiny cucumber cups.

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Manchego Crackers

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Sophisticated crackers made with cheese from the La Mancha region of Spain.

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Tomato and Roasted Red-Pepper Salad

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Save time by using jarred roasted peppers to make this colorful salad.

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Mixed Olives with Caper Berries

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Similar in size to olives, caper berries add a lemony, piquant note to this mix.

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Chorizo-Stuffed Mini Peppers

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Sliding these peppers under the broiler amplifies their rich, smoky flavor.

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Shaved Beets with Orange

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Flecks of orange atop vibrant red beets make for a pretty presentation.

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    1 of 26 Piquillo Peppers Stuffed with Shrimp Salad
    2 of 26 Roasted Cauliflower and Manchego Hand Pies
    3 of 26 Braised Chorizo
    4 of 26 Chilled Mussels with Saffron Mayonnaise
    5 of 26 Tortilla Espanola with Chorizo
    6 of 26 Fried Herbed Almonds
    7 of 26 Croquettes with Serrano Ham and Manchego
    8 of 26 Stuffed Piquillo Peppers with Goat Cheese
    9 of 26 Garlic Shrimp
    10 of 26 Fried Olives
    11 of 26 Pork Empanadas with Thyme
    12 of 26 Padron Peppers Skewered with Chorizo
    13 of 26 Anchovy Dip
    14 of 26 Pan-Fried Chorizo with Sherry Vinegar
    15 of 26 Slow-Cooker Spanish Meatballs
    16 of 26 Shaved-Artichoke and Parsley Salad with Serrano Ham
    17 of 26 Smoky Herbed Shrimp
    18 of 26 Piquillo Pepper and Cheese Toasts
    19 of 26 Brandade
    20 of 26 Shrimp and Mussels with Sofrito
    21 of 26 Gazpacho in Cucumber Cups
    22 of 26 Manchego Crackers
    23 of 26 Tomato and Roasted Red-Pepper Salad
    24 of 26 Mixed Olives with Caper Berries
    25 of 26 Chorizo-Stuffed Mini Peppers
    26 of 26 Shaved Beets with Orange

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