Salt cod, a favorite in Spain, is folded into a warm mashed potatoes that are spiked with garlic and smoothed with olive oil. Perfect for hors d’oeuvre.

Dulce de Leche Crepes | Crepas Salguero
These dulce de leche crepes are filled with warm dulce de leche, of course, and topped with a chocolate-coffee sauce, some ice cream, and whipped cream.
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- 50 M
- 5 H, 10 M
- 1

Wild Mushrooms with Herbed Cheese
A mix of wild mushrooms topped with an herbed cheese filled with parsley, thyme, chives, and garlic makes for a great tapas or starter.
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- 1 H
- 4 H, 15 M
- 1

Calamari a la Plancha
Calamari a la plancha is squid cooked over a very hot plate–in this case, cast iron skillets. This calamari recipes takes all of 20 minutes to make.
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- 25 M
- 25 M
- 2

Meat-Stuffed Peppers, Rioja Style
Piquillo peppers from Spain are stuffed with ground beef for a simple tapas. They can be coated in egg and flour then deep fried for an elegant take.
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- 50 M
- 1 H
- 1

Spinach with Raisins and Pine Nuts
Sweet and savory play off one another in this simple side whose origins trace back to Spanish tapas. Just gently wilted spinach, plumped raisins, and toasted pine nuts.
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- 10 M
- 20 M
- 3

Catalan Cinnamon Crème Brûlée
Smooth, rich, and creamy, this Spanish custard is shot through with cinnamon, lemon, and nutmeg. The burnt sugar topping adds a bit of bittersweetness.
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- 20 M
- 3 H
- 3

White Almond Gazpacho
Perfect for a hot summer day, white Spanish gazpacho has the mellow flavor of almonds. Garnish with grapes or try gooseberries for a sweet, tart flavor.
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- 10 M
- 2 H, 10 M
- 2
Fried Goat Cheese with Onion Confit
This tapa of fried goat cheese with onion confit combines two iconic Spanish ingredients into a tantalizing small bite that’s all sweetness and tang.

Crispy Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Dates
Salty, smoky bacon is wrapped around sweet Medjool dates and Parmesan cheese for a classic appetizer. Have a plate handy for leftover toothpicks.

Catalan-Style Veal Stew with Prunes and Potatoes
In this Spanish stew, veal breast is seared then slowly braised in a brew filled with tomatoes, brandy, wine, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and a bit of chocolate.

Sherry-Hazelnut Marinade
A versatile marinade for meat and fish, this marinade lends anything a rich nuttiness that you won’t soon forget.
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- 10 M
- 10 M
- 1

Paella
Paella, the classic Spanish dish, is given the full treatment here. You don’t need a paella pan to make this paella recipe, either. A Dutch oven will do.

Moorish Chicken and Nut Pie
A Spanish savory pie, Pastela Moruna is related to Moroccan bastila though not as sweet or rich. Rotisserie chicken and puff pastry make this a quick meal.

Serrano Ham and Chicken Fritters
These irresistible croquettes, made with ham and chicken, are a favorite in Spanish tapas bars. A great hors d’oeuvre, after-school snack, or nibble.

Valencian Orange Tart
This tart is citrus-packed. Thin-skinned oranges are arranged in a flower pattern in a buttery crust that’s brushed with orange marmalade then baked until soft.

Mushrooms with Garlic and Sherry
Tapas bars feature wonderful combinations of ingredients and these mushrooms in garlic and sherry sauce make a great appetizer. Serve with crusty bread.
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- 20 M
- 35 M
- 11

Marinated Idiazábal Cheese with Rosemary
Idiazábal, smoked Spainish cheese, is marinated in a rosemary-thyme-infused oil seasoned with garlic and black pepper. A simple snack or tapas.
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- 10 M
- 10 M
- 1

Green Olives Filled with Piquillo Pepper and Anchovy
For this Spanish tapas recipe, briny green olives are stuffed with roasted sweet peppers and anchovies. Sweet-salty deliciousness. A great tapas treat.
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- 15 M
- 30 M
- 0

Salt-Baked Sea Bass with Tomato Vinaigrette
For this Spanish recipe, a whole sea bass is baked in a salt crust, sealing in its sweetness and moistness. A tart tomato dressing complements the fish.
