Tapas is great food for sharing, to be eaten in the company of friends, with a glass of win. 'Tapas Made Easy' is the perfect book for anyone who wants to recreate the rich flavours and delicious dishes of Spain's greatest culinary tradition.
There are many stories about the origins of tapas but it is certainly true that the custom that started in Spanish bars of serving a drink covered with a slice of bread, cheese or ham (the worn 'tapar- means 'to cover'), has grown into a thriving culinary tradition. The range of tapas dishes has extended to include more substantial snacks and has embraced ingredients from all over Spain and beyond.
This book takes the best recipes, from the classic tortilla espanola and the famous patatas bravas to the spicy albondigas (meatballs) and shows you how to reproduce them and their variations with the minimum of fuss. The recipes are divided into four chapters, depending on how they are served: Cocktail sticks, skewers, tostas and tarteletas and there is a section on essential ingredients so that the busy modern cook is able to produce delicious tapas dishes without spending hours shopping for ingredients or being tied down in the kitchen.
Beautifully photographed and designed throughout, this is the perfect book for anyone interested in authentic Spanish tapas.
