Spanish Cookbook: Tapas Cuisine
By James Newton
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This glorious cookbook explores great Spanish dishes that are 'Tapas' and the cultural significance of how these delicious snacks are a daily pleasure for those who are lucky enough to live in Spain (or near to a Tapas Bar).
Explore in this book the history of Tapas before sampling - Traditional Fish, Meat & Chicken and Vegetarian Dishes fit for a King.
Spanish dishes were meant to be shared
James Newton
James Newton is a retired Chef who has had a great career catering for the rich and famous. He has worked all around the world in some of the most exotic locations. Now in his series of ecookbooks he brings together the know how of how to cook regional and international dishes from the places he has visited.From the USA, South American, the Caribbean, Morocco, Middle East, Greece, Italy, UK, Spain and many more discover traditional dishes like the ones you liked on vacation.
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Spanish Cookbook - James Newton
Tapas
Cuisine
James Newton
Smashwords Edition
© 2011-12 Springwood emedia
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Contents
Tapas History
What is Tapas?
Spain's Dinning Culture
Common Spanish Tapas dishes
Seafood Tapas Recipes
Clams in Green Sauce Recipe
Spanish Boiled Prawns Recipe
Fried Squid Recipe
Garlic Shrimp Tapa Recipe
Galician Style Octopus Recipe
Mussels in Tomato Vinaigrette Recipe
Red Peppers Stuffed with Tuna
Banderillas Recipe
Cod with Caramelized Leek and Orange
Meat and Chicken Tapas Recipes
Vegetarian and Egg Tapas Recipes
Smoked Salmon with Cream Cheese Recipe
Clams a la Marinera Recipe
Crayfish in Tomato Sauce
Murcian Style Clams Recipe
Seafood Filled Pastry Tapa Recipe
Meat and Chicken Tapas Recipes
Fried Quail Eggs with Chorizo or Morcilla
Ham Croquettes Recipe
Eggplant, Chicken & Peppers Recipe
Ham, Cheese and Chorizo with Bread Recipe
Vegetarian and Egg Tapas Recipes
Bravas Potatoes Recipe
Alioli Potatoes Recipe
Grilled Eggplant in Tomato Vinaigrette Recipe
Olives a la Madrilene Recipe
Sautéed Peppers with Garlic, Eggplant and Potatoes Recipe
Brie Cheese with Roasted Garlic-Paprika Filling Recipe
Fried Eggplant with Molasses Recipe
Tapas History
The word tapas
is derived from the Spanish verb tapar, to cover
.
According to legend, the tapas tradition began when king Alfonso X of Castile recovered from an illness by drinking wine with small dishes between meals. After regaining his health, the king ordered that taverns would not be allowed to serve wine to customers unless it was accompanied by a small snack or tapa
.
The original tapas were the slices of bread or meat which sherry drinkers in Andalusian taverns used to cover their glasses between sips. This was a practical measure meant to prevent fruit flies from hovering over the sweet sherry. The meat used to cover the sherry was normally ham or chorizo, which are both very salty and activate thirst. Because of this, bartenders and restaurant owners began creating a variety of snacks to serve with sherry, thus increasing their alcohol sales. The tapas eventually became as important as the sherry.
Tapas have evolved through Spanish history by incorporating ingredients and influences from many different cultures and countries. Most of the Iberian Peninsula was invaded by the Romans, who introduced the olive and irrigation methods. The invasion of the North African Moors in the 8th century brought almonds, citrus fruits and fragrant spices. The influence of their 700-year presence remains today, especially in Andalusia. The discovery of the New World brought the introduction of tomatoes, sweet and chilli peppers, maize (corn), beans and potatoes. These were readily accepted and easily grown in Spain's microclimates.
What is Tapas?
Tapas are a wide variety of appetisers, or snacks, in Spanish cuisine. They may be cold like mixed olives and cheese or warm like chopitos, which are battered, fried baby squid. In select bars in Spain, tapas have evolved into an entire, and sometimes sophisticated, cuisine. In Spain, patrons of tapas can order many different tapas and combine them to make a full meal. In some Central American countries, such snacks are known as bocas.
The serving of tapas is designed to encourage conversation because people are not so focused upon eating an entire meal that is set before them. Also, in some countries it is customary for diners to stand and move about while eating tapas.
Spain's Dinning Culture
In Spain dinner is usually served between 9 and 11