Spanish canapes

People constantly ask me what are tapas which really are just small plates of food. Basically, they are bar snacks that are served with beer or wine. In the

Serve this Pintxos Of Grilled Shrimp, Mushroom, Leek And Romesco recipe at your next cocktail party. | Photographer: Maya Visnyei

How to make 5 Classic Spanish Pinchos. These quick & simple tapas recipes are packed with Spanish flavors and are perfect for your next tapas party.

The original Basque pintxo, these olive and anchovy skewers are the perfect accompaniment to a glass of vermouth or a crisp Spanish white. This version is colloquially known as a "matrimonio" - or a marriage - as it consists of both oil-packed and marinated anchovies.

Bright and sweet mango salsa piled over freshly cooked tostones all drizzled with a Cilantro Chimichurri makes this one of our all time favorite appetizers.

Toasty sourdough with rubbed garlic, a lovely and fresh pan con tomate, topped with one of my favorites: Jamón Serrano. Just heavenly.

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How to make 5 Classic Spanish Pinchos. These quick & simple tapas recipes are packed with Spanish flavors and are perfect for your next tapas party.

These gazpacho shooters with cucumber ribbons are a refreshing appetizer that is easy to make and can be prepared in advance for large parties. The crunch of tangy marinated cucumbers provides a nice contrast to the smoothness of the gazpacho. If you don't have time to slice and skewer ribbons of cucumber, you can also chop them into small pieces and sprinkle onto the top of each glass of gazpacho.