Easy Party Appetizers: Who doesn't like simple recipes for a party or make ahead snacks that are quick and simple "fiesta food" that doesn't leave the chef completely worn-out? Nobody knows "starters" like the Spanish! We make meals out of Hors d'oeuvres or "Tapas". When you order a glass of wine or a beer here, often you are brought a "tapa" or Hors d'oeuvres while you enjoy your drink. The tapas progressively get better with each glass of wine you order,,, well at least maybe the seem better after 2 or 10 copas!
A great "fiesta" idea is to offer several small "tapas" and have guests bring some too! Great for entertaining on a budget. Listed here are many simple recipes for making some great party food!
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Retro Cheddar Olives





1 8 to 10 ounce jar of pitted green olives, either pimento stuffed or plain.
1 cup sharp Cheddar, shredded
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1/...
sashimi de atún/ tuna sashimi





200g tuna steak, cut in dice of 3 cm.
Sesamo oil (also is possible with olive oil)
Soya/soy sauce
6 spoons of trout roe (optional)
Marinade the tuna ...
Albondigas
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Found in most tapas bars, this traditional dish tastes best when served piping hot straight from the pan. Provide plenty of fresh bread to mop up the juicy ...
Harissa Hot Wings
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oil, for frying
1 Kilo. chicken wings, separated into 2 pieces
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
8 oz. jarred, canned or homemade harissa
4 tbsp. unsalted ...
RETRO CLAM CHIP/CRISP DIP
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8 OZ. CREAM CHEESE
2 CANS CLAMS (DRAIN JUICE IN CUP, SAVE JUICE)
POOR THE JUICE WITH CREAM CHEESE AND MIX UNTIL CHEESE IS CREAMY OR PREFERRED CONSISTENCY....
CHICKEN SALAD
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2 WHOLE CHICKEN BREASTS
2 C. GRAPES (OPTIONAL)
1 C. CELERY
1 PKG. SLIVERED ALMONDS (browned in a fry pan)
1 tsp. PARSLEY
1/2 C. WHIPPING CREAM (whipped)...
Rye bread
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50 gr yeast
6 dl luke warm water
4 sp syrup
6 sp oil
2 sp salt
600 gr rye flour
500 – 600 gr wheat flour
Add the yeast to the lukewarm water.
Add ...
Maizena crackers
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Maizena-crackers
125 gr maiz flour
250 gr wheat flour
125 gr margarine
1 tsp baking-powder
50 gr white sugar
1 egg
1 dl milk
½ tsp vanilla sugar
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Liver Paté (Famous Danish national recipe)
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375 gr of pig's liver
125 gr of pigs fat
1 onion
1½ sp flour
1 egg
2½ dl milk
1 tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper
bacon in slices
1 little glass of anchovies ...
FETA, OLIVE & SUN-DRIED TOMATO SCONES
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3 oz Feta cheese in small cubes
1½ teasp. chopped thyme
10 black olives, pitted & chopped
1 large egg
2 ozs. sun-dried tomatoes,...
Irish Brown Bread
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IRISH BROWN BREAD
INGREDIENTS:
3 3/4 cups whole-wheat flour - stone ground
1/4 tsp. white sugar
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
2 cups warm water (100 ...
Algerian Style Hummus
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Ingredients:
2 cups chickpeas. These can be bought already cooked in a jar.
1/2 cup tahini (ground sesame seeds). This can also be purchased in a jar ...
Pulpo con uva y ajoblanco
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Ingredients:
Cooked (boiled) octopus (they sell it prepared in this way in the fish shop)
White grapes (large size)
Garlic
Raw almonds
Olive ...
Hungarian Liptauer Cheese Spread
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This spread is delicious on dark German bread or crackers. It's also great under smoked salmon.
Ingredients:
8 ozs. cream cheese cut into small pieces
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Italian Thin Crust Pizza
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3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons dry yeast -- active or rapid
1/4 teaspoon salt -- to 1/2 teaspoon
1/2 teaspoon sugar -- (optional)
1 tablespoon ...
Tomato Tart
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3 lbs. cherry or grape tomatoes
2 9" x 11" sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed and chilled
1⁄2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 tbsp. extra-virgin ...
Manchego with miel de cana
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Slices of manchego drizzled with miel de cana
Take slices of manchego cheese and right nefore serving drizzle miel de cana (like molasses) on it decoratively....