What is the difference between tapas and hors doeuvres

Appetizers and tapas! The few Spanish restaurants I have had the pleasure of dining in had fabulous offerings that included roasted beets with feta and walnuts, two or three croquettes, or even a few slices of bread with some toppings. Much like Italian Bruschetta, the bread can be topped with something as simple as hummus.

All of these qualify as tapas and were enough for Brooks and me to have 1 or two bites of each. The perfect portions! Ordering plates of smaller dishes and a bottle of wine make for a great dinner in my opinion. Not a bad way to spend the evening.

The other great part about ordering tapas like this is not all the food comes out at once. You order all 5 dishes at one time but if the salad or cold tapas is already prepared they plate it and bring it out right away. If the dish contains meat that needs to be seared and sliced, it will come out a little after that. This makes for a casual, grazing atmosphere which allows me to enjoy each dish without feeling stuffed and uncomfortable.

Brooks and I enjoy going out for cocktails and ordering two small plates. If we are still hungry we might order one or two more. But we allow ourselves to take our time! In a world where everything is express and we have to hurry every second of the day, a leisurely tapas dinner is fine by me.

This is how Take Two Tapas was born! I started by reinventing dishes into smaller portions and giving it a second take, but now I want to actually take 2 tapas dishes, at least!

I make smaller portioned dishes, but really I just make appetizers. Taking appetizers out of being pigeon-holed into parties, tailgating, or just as a snack before dinner, I am showing you that you can eat this style for every meal! Some afternoons I just eat a mezze platter or a small cheese board. Sometimes I want something hot so I make a few other things like my gyoza or sriracha honey chicken wings. Try my sweet and spicy pimento cheese bread , my corned beef and swiss sliders, or even my polenta jars.

The polenta jars will take you to a more Italian state of mind, but count as tapas all the same! Appetizers can take salad form if you feel you need more vegetables in your life, like my Pickled Beet Napoleons or my Mediterranean Salad Stacks. To make alioli, whisk together mayonnaise, pressed garlic and olive oil, if using. Spread ailioli on toasted baguette. Top with three slices of peppers, alternating colors.

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