From quince paste to salmorejo, these are the Spanish recipes you should be making at home.
Salmorejo
Similar to gazpacho but thicker, Andalusian salmorejo can be served on its own or alongside tapas.
Chicken skewers
Paprika, garlic and oregano flavor these juicy chicken skewers.
Fried manchego with tomato jam
Tomato and orange blossom jam are the perfect complement to these crispy manchego bites.
Pan-fried Padrón peppers
Tapas don’t get easier than these simple pan-fried Padrón peppers.
Spanish potato tortillas
Sort of like a potato omelet, this classic Spanish dish is way more than the sum of its parts.
Mushroom escabeche
Cooked in sherry vinegar, white wine and olive oil, these mushrooms are the perfect tapas bites.
Patatas bravas
Crispy potatoes served with a paprika-infused tomato sauce are Spain’s answer to french fries.
Spicy chicken and almond bites
Ground chicken and almonds come together here to make juicy, nutty meatballs.
Spanish tapas toast
Topped with serrano ham, olives and other tasty favorites, this Spanish toast is great for tapas.
Spanish aioli
Served with Spanish tortilla and other tapas, this garlicky mayo makes everything taste better.
Clams in green sauce
Served with bread and a glass of white wine, tapas don’t get better than clams in salsa verde.
Chorizo and broad bean skewers
Salty, spicy and savory, these skewers go great with an icy cold drink.
Coca
A specialty of northwestern Spain, coca is a flatbread topped with veggies and sometimes meats.
Basquaise squid stew
A bowl of this squid stew from the Basque region of Spain with a glass of beer, and you’re all set.
Ensalada de pipirrana
Fresh and simple, this pepper, tomato and cucumber salad makes a great side dish or light lunch.
Chorizo and quail eggs
Spanish chorizo paired with a fried quail’s egg on a slice of baguette makes for a tasty bite.
Gambas al ajillo
Shrimp cooked with lots of garlic, olive oil and spices pulls together in a flash for tasty tapas.
Salsa romesco
Sweet and nutty salsa romesco is great when spread on a slice of good bread or crackers.
Sausage tapas with naughty names
You’re going to have to read about the history behind cojonudo and cojonuda. Trust us, it’s worth it.
Pan con tomate
Simply grilled bread with grated marinated tomatoes, pan con tomate is a classic for a reason.
Quince paste with manchego cheese
Homemade quince paste with manchego cheese makes for a perfect bite alongside a glass of wine.
Caldo gallego
Galician sausage and bean soup is a hearty way to get a taste of Spain.
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