Spanish appetizers & snacks recipes

Grandma Libia's croquetas

Traditional children's fare and a delectable tapa

Spanish Scallops

These are amazingly rich and tasty. I served these as an entree, but I think they would make an extremely good appetizer too. Make sure to serve…

Paella

This is one of the most famous dishes in Spain. The rice-based stew of chicken, seafood, sausage and saffron is named for the two-handled, shallow…

Tortillas de camarones or shrimp tortillas

Tortillas de camarones from Andalusia are made with a tiny type of shrimp called camarón and chickpea flour and…

Panizas or chickpea fritters

Panizas are typical from the Cádiz province in Andalusia, where the Sherry wines come from. They are made from chickpea flour, boiled in water, made…

Rice

Easy, a fun and good meal.

Chorizo

An authentic traditional chorizo recipe that will transport you to Spain and add that real flavour to dishes that some commercial varieties lack.

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Muhammara

A great dip for grilled meats

Txangurro Salad

MONTADITO DE TXANGURRO A LA VASCA - jumbo lump crab, avocado, espellette

Salmon escabeche

Salmon poached in vinegar, wine, oil and spices, delicious served on toast, as a tapa, flaked in a salad or on its own.

Grilled Cremini Mushroom and Fennel Salad

A fantastic winter salad featuring fresh fennel, grilled mushrooms, and a bright lemon basil vinaigrette.

Boquerones en vinagre or marinated anchovies

One of the most ubiquitous tapas in Spain, light, healthy and delicious anchovies marinated in vinegar and oil.

Tapa of mini-tartlets with quail eggs

Updating a very, very traditional Spanish dish, huevos al plato, meaning eggs cooked on a plate... now with…

Preserved tuna fish in oil

Tuna fish in oil, widely popular in Spain, it's a delicacy that's not difficult to prepare with fresh tuna from the market. Learn how.