Throw a Tapas Party
- Photo by Christina Holmes1/12
Tortilla Española
No tapas menu is complete without this classic Spanish omelet filled with potatoes and onions.
- Sang An2/12
Piquillo Peppers Stuffed with Goat Cheese
Piquillo peppers are sweet, mild peppers that originate from Northern Spain. Here they're stuffed with creamy goat cheese and pan fried quickly so that the outside chars and the cheese begins to melt.
- Christina Holmes3/12
Garlic Shrimp with Chiles de Árbol
Be sure to serve these shrimp with plenty of crusty bread to sop up their sauce.
- Ditte Isager4/12
Blistered Padrón Peppers
Also called shishitos, these two-bite peppers are fiercely addictive.
- Christopher Testani, food styling by Rebecca Jurkevich5/12
Mashed Potato Croquettes
These fritters rely on leftover mashed potatoes, making them ridiculously easy to throw together.
- Christopher Baker6/12
Stone-Fruit Sangria
Sangria actually improves over time so be sure to make a few pitchers a day or two before your tapas party.
- Photo by Ed Anderson7/12
Cumin-and-Paprika-Spiced Marcona Almonds
These roasted almonds are nice and spicy thanks to a hearty pinch of cayenne powder.
- Photo by Andrew Purcell, food styling by Carrie Purcell8/12
Pigs-in-a-Blanket With Chorizo, Membrillo, and Manchego
Spicy chorizo and nutty manchego cheese liven up these Spanish-inspired bites.
- Patricia Heal9/12
Tuna Empanada
Instead of individual empanadas, this Spanish-style empanada is baked on a large baking sheet and sliced, making it just the thing for a crowd.
- Jason Lowe10/12
Eggplant Fritters With Honey (Berenjenas con Miel)
Crispy, salty, and sweet, these eggplant fritters are guaranteed to go fast.
- Patricia Heal11/12
Piquillo Pepper and Sardine Tartines
A few drops of Sriracha sauce add just the right amount of heat to these toasts.
- Francesc Guillamet12/12
Bread with Chocolate and Olive Oil
A sprinkling of sea salt flakes elevates this dead simple (and decadent) dessert.

The Epicurious Editors


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