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Tapas are sophisticated small plates that are perfect for parties. Allrecipes has over 110 tapas recipes including traditional Spanish appetizers and ways to switch it up.

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Espinacas con Garbanzos (Spinach with Garbanzo Beans) Recipe and Video - This recipe can be eaten as a side dish or as a light meal. It's great with a grilled pork chop and some crusty bread. Its origins date back to North African cultures and is one of the very popular choices of tapas in Seville's bars.

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Espinacas con Garbanzos (Spinach with Garbanzo Beans)

This recipe can be eaten as a side dish or as a light meal. It's great with a grilled pork chop and some crusty bread. Its origins date back to North African cultures and is one of the very popular choices of tapas in Seville's bars.

By Vanessa Moore

Grilled Marinated Shrimp Recipe and Video - This makes the best shrimp! Remove from skewers and serve on a bed of pasta with sauce for a great meal.

Grilled Marinated Shrimp

This makes the best shrimp! Remove from skewers and serve on a bed of pasta with sauce for a great meal.

By Robbie Rice

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Baked Ham and Cheese Party Sandwiches Recipe and Video - Mini rolls stuffed with deli ham and melted Swiss cheese are baked with a savory poppyseed-mustard sauce for an easy, tasty little bite or appetizer.

Baked Ham and Cheese Party Sandwiches

Mini rolls stuffed with deli ham and melted Swiss cheese are baked with a savory poppyseed-mustard sauce for an easy, tasty little bite or appetizer.

By LisaT

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Authentic Traditional Tapas

Mini Ham And Cheese Rolls Recipe and Video - These savory sandwiches--made with storebought dinner rolls--turn rich and flavorful when drizzled with a buttery onion topping just before baking.

Mini Ham And Cheese Rolls

These savory sandwiches--made with storebought dinner rolls--turn rich and flavorful when drizzled with a buttery onion topping just before baking.

By SMATTERCHU

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Tomato and Mozzarella Bites Recipe - A great way to serve caprese salad as an appetizer!

Tomato and Mozzarella Bites

A great way to serve caprese salad as an appetizer!

By MADDIECAT

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Crab Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe and Video - This tasty appetizer seasoned with thyme, oregano, and savory. Choose good sized mushrooms, about 2 inches across. When cleaning mushrooms, don't run them under water. They are like little sponges, and will absorb it; just wipe them clean with a damp towel. The filling can be made with fresh, canned, or imitation crabmeat. If using canned, be sure to rinse it first.

Crab Stuffed Mushrooms

This tasty appetizer seasoned with thyme, oregano, and savory. Choose good sized mushrooms, about 2 inches across. When cleaning mushrooms, don't run them under water. They are like little sponges, and will absorb it; just wipe them clean with a damp towel. The filling can be made with fresh, canned, or imitation crabmeat. If using canned, be sure to rinse it first.

By Wilma Scott

Shrimpcargot Recipe - After having these shrimp as an appetizer at a restaurant I have been trying to duplicate them. Serve with bread to mop up the extra yummy garlic butter!

Shrimpcargot

After having these shrimp as an appetizer at a restaurant I have been trying to duplicate them. Serve with bread to mop up the extra yummy garlic butter!

By ambibambi

Antojitos Minis Recipe and Video - These little Mexican inspired appetizers are easy to prepare and the many ingredients may be varied according to taste. Try layering the cheeses and vegetables in different variations for a colorful and exciting platter.

Antojitos Minis

These little Mexican inspired appetizers are easy to prepare and the many ingredients may be varied according to taste. Try layering the cheeses and vegetables in different variations for a colorful and exciting platter.

By sal

Fig and Olive Tapenade Recipe - This is an easy gourmet appetizer. I've brought this to several parties and it is always a hit! I often add some chopped green olives to the olive mixture and a little more balsamic. Goat cheese may also be used in place of the cream cheese. Serve with slices of French bread or crackers.

Fig and Olive Tapenade

This is an easy gourmet appetizer. I've brought this to several parties and it is always a hit! I often add some chopped green olives to the olive mixture and a little more balsamic. Goat cheese may also be used in place of the cream cheese. Serve with slices of French bread or crackers.

By Anne

Avocado and Tuna Tapas Recipe and Video - Avocado halves are filled with a tangy tuna salad in this Spanish tapa. This is a light, healthy tapa that goes best with crisp white wines and crunchy bread.

Avocado and Tuna Tapas

Avocado halves are filled with a tangy tuna salad in this Spanish tapa. This is a light, healthy tapa that goes best with crisp white wines and crunchy bread.

By La Cocina de Redondita

Blue Cheese and Pear Tartlets Recipe - Tasty, hot appetizers that take little time to prepare but will impress your guests!

Blue Cheese and Pear Tartlets

Tasty, hot appetizers that take little time to prepare but will impress your guests!

By BOLLIVEB

Red Potato Bites Recipe - These wonderful sour cream, bacon and chive-stuffed red potatoes are a perfect appetizer for any occasion. Easy to prepare ahead of time, top off with Cheddar cheese, and broil as your guests arrive. A friend forwarded me this recipe and I cherish it.

Red Potato Bites

These wonderful sour cream, bacon and chive-stuffed red potatoes are a perfect appetizer for any occasion. Easy to prepare ahead of time, top off with Cheddar cheese, and broil as your guests arrive. A friend forwarded me this recipe and I cherish it.

By MADDIECAT

Fiesta Stuffed Peppers Recipe - I don't really care for stuffed green peppers, but I have found that I really like them with yellow, orange, or red peppers. The salsa gives these an added kick.

Fiesta Stuffed Peppers

I don't really care for stuffed green peppers, but I have found that I really like them with yellow, orange, or red peppers. The salsa gives these an added kick.

By Lisa Meece

Authentic Mexican Shrimp Cocktail (Coctel de Camarones estilo Mexicano) Recipe - A refreshing and authentic Mexican shrimp cocktail with plenty of spicy flavors makes a perfect starter or a light meal. Serve it chilled with saltine crackers on the side. The trick is to start with well-chilled shrimp, ketchup, and clam-tomato juice so it can be ready after only chilling 1 hour in the fridge.

Authentic Mexican Shrimp Cocktail (Coctel de Camarones estilo Mexicano)

A refreshing and authentic Mexican shrimp cocktail with plenty of spicy flavors makes a perfect starter or a light meal. Serve it chilled with saltine crackers on the side. The trick is to start with well-chilled shrimp, ketchup, and clam-tomato juice so it can be ready after only chilling 1 hour in the fridge.

By Mexican Sweetheart

Tofu and Rice Stuffed Peppers Recipe - Italian style stuffed bell peppers for the vegetarian (can easily be prepared vegan). Even my meat-eating husband loved these.

Tofu and Rice Stuffed Peppers

Italian style stuffed bell peppers for the vegetarian (can easily be prepared vegan). Even my meat-eating husband loved these.

By N1COLE

Roasted Red Pepper Tapenade Recipe - Roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts and garlic are the main flavors in this bright tapenade. This simple recipe can be used as a dip for vegetables and pita triangles or as a sandwich spread.

Roasted Red Pepper Tapenade

Roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts and garlic are the main flavors in this bright tapenade. This simple recipe can be used as a dip for vegetables and pita triangles or as a sandwich spread.

By ASHBETH

Portabella Nirvana Recipe - Roasted portobello mushrooms are stuffed with a savory crab stuffing like a gigantic appetizer. If this isn't Heaven, your taste buds will be there anyway!

Portabella Nirvana

Roasted portobello mushrooms are stuffed with a savory crab stuffing like a gigantic appetizer. If this isn't Heaven, your taste buds will be there anyway!

By LJALEXSTADT

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Tortilla Espanola (Spanish Tortilla) Recipe - This classic potato and onion 'omelet' is eaten all over Spain. This version includes roasted red peppers and Spanish serrano ham. Since it's served at room temperature, this delicious starter can be ahead.

Tortilla Espanola (Spanish Tortilla)

This classic potato and onion 'omelet' is eaten all over Spain. This version includes roasted red peppers and Spanish serrano ham. Since it's served at room temperature, this delicious starter can be ahead.

By sjmoraes

Stuffed Filet Mignon Bites Recipe - Bite-sized cuts of filet mignon are stuffed with jalapeno-spiked cream cheese, wrapped in bacon, and grilled.

Stuffed Filet Mignon Bites

Bite-sized cuts of filet mignon are stuffed with jalapeno-spiked cream cheese, wrapped in bacon, and grilled.

By MattR

Rob's Screaming Stuffed Jalapeno Peppers Recipe - Grilled jalapeno peppers wrapped with bacon and stuffed with a mixture of cream cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and chopped fresh basil make a zesty appetizer. The peppers can also be oven roasted, and red or yellow bell peppers can also be used.

Rob's Screaming Stuffed Jalapeno Peppers

Grilled jalapeno peppers wrapped with bacon and stuffed with a mixture of cream cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and chopped fresh basil make a zesty appetizer. The peppers can also be oven roasted, and red or yellow bell peppers can also be used.

By Allyson