Discover the vibrant world of **Tapas: Classic Small Dishes from Spain**, a culinary journey created by award-winning author Elisabeth Luard. This beautifully illustrated cookbook offers over 176 pages of easy-to-follow recipes that bring the essence of traditional Spanish cuisine into your home. Perfect for gourmet enthusiasts and casual cooks alike, each tapa showcases simple yet delightful ingredients, allowing you to craft stunning mini feasts effortlessly!From crispy salted almonds to rich lamb ribs seasoned with paprika, every dish is designed to tantalize your taste buds. Explore the extensive variety of recipes including mouthwatering bread with olive oil and garlic, savory tortillas, and delectable empanadas. Ideal for casual gatherings or elegant dinner parties, this cookbook provides helpful menu suggestions tailored for every season - be it a summer tapas fiesta or a cozy winter gathering.Not just a cookbook, but also a window into Spanish culture, **Tapas** captures the spirit of community and culinary friendship. With insightful tips from Luard, who has dedicated years to mastering European cuisine, you'll feel empowered to bring these delightful small dishes to your table. Transform everyday ingredients into extraordinary bites that evoke the warmth of shareable meals with friends and family. The perfect addition to any kitchen, this book inspires culinary creativity and exploration of Spanish flavors. **Order now to elevate your cooking game and delight your guests with authentic Spanish tapas!****Delivery Information:** Orders are processed within 24 hours, with delivery options available throughout New Zealand. Enjoy hassle-free delivery as you embark on your tapas journey!CONDITION: Brand NewDimensions: 129 x 198 mmPages: 176Author: Elisabeth Luard Publisher: Grub StreetPublication Date: 05-09-2011Tapas are the wonderfully tempting little dishes of food that are traditionally served with sherry in southern Spain. Beautifully simple, tantalisingly delicious and easy to prepare, they are perfect for all kinds of occasions. The recipes and suggestions in this book demonstrate how simple ingredients can be quickly transformed into mini feasts designed to delight the senses. Among the recipes are salted almonds, bread with olive oil and garlic, salt cod, asparagus with 2 sauces, chicory and blue cheese, mushrooms with garlic and rosemary, aubergine puree, broad beans with ham, tortilla, pickled sardines, spiced mackerel, lamb ribs with paprika, beef in red wine, potted game, croquettes, empanadas and many, many more. In addition there is plenty of helpful advice including a selection of menus that show how to combine tapas to provide meals for every occasion - such as spring, summer, autumn and winter parties, children's tapas party, vegetarian tapas party and a no-cook tapas menu. The wealth of background information and the superb collection of recipes vividly evokes the spirit of a country where food is the essence of the community. Elisabeth Luard is an award-winning food writer and a winner of the much coveted Glenfiddich Trophy and is one of the most highly respected cookery writers in Britain today. She is one of the leading authorities on European food and cooking. Her fifteen years spent living in Spain provided the experience and inspiration for this book. Her acclaimed writi
