Throwing a party and don’t want to spend the entire night in the kitchen? When planning your menu, turn to Spain’s fashionable tapas, small plates of food shared among party guests. To get you started, we’ve got the dish on easy tapas recipes, ranging from casual to eclectic. And don’t forget; shareables are perfectly paired alongside a glass of refreshing sangria.

1. Slow-Cooker Stuffed Mushrooms: Two hours in a Crock-Pot and this stuffed mushroom recipe, which tastes like your fave spinach-artichoke dip, can be yours. (via Brit + Co)

2. Higos con Miel y Queso: Roasted figs filled with creamy goat cheese and drizzled with honey are like fireworks in your mouth. (via Crystal Cartier)

3. Churros With Chocolate: Go against tradition and make churros bite-sized. Why? Because, they’re perfect served in a paper cone and drizzled with chocolate. (via Brit + Co)

4. Baked Spanish Style Tortilla With Ham: Since it’s *basically* similar to a quiche, this Spanish-style tortilla is perfect for serving at any time of the day. (via Laylita’s Recipes)

5. Caprese Empanadas With Tomato, Mozzarella, and Basil: Can’t choose between Spanish and Italian flavors? This fusion-style tapas recipe gives you the best of both worlds. (via Laylita’s Recipes)

6. Spanish Tapas Spicy Garlic Angulas: Those might look like spaghetti strands, but you’re about to get oodles of baby eels that are like the caviar of Spain. Eat it like fisherman in the Basque region on a piece of toast smeared with butter. (via Happy Foods Tube)

7. Flank Steak With Goat Cheese on Toast: Just in case, double up on this recipe ’cause most guests won’t stop at just one! Thinly grilled flank steak and roasted red pepper sit atop creamy goat cheese and crusty bread. However, the real kicker is the roasted fig and onion jam. (via Steamy Kitchen)

8. Sous Vide Octopus Spanish Tapas: Looking for a dish with “wow factor?” Look no further than the fresh seafood section of your grocery store to make this tender octopus dish. (Jeanette’s Healthy Living)

9. Spanish-Styled Meatballs: You absolutely can’t go wrong when you bring a pot of meatballs to any gathering. Add in some spicy chorizo for a twist on an always flavorful treat. (via Grab a Plate)

10. Zanahorias Saliñadas: We just can’t get enough of those vibrant orange, coin-sized carrot slices that are pickled overnight, served in olive oil, and seasoned to taste. (via Tara’s Multicultural Table)

11. Two-Minute Tapenade: Forget sweet tooth; this black olive tapenade makes for a salty spread that you’ll be quickly smearing on everything. (via Mommy Musings)

12. Patatas Bravas With Cheat Garlic Aioli: There is nothing more tempting then crunchy edges and a soft center to dunk to your heart’s desire. (via Parsnips and Pastries)

13. Seafood Paella: Don’t you dare throw a tapas party without going all out with this beautiful smorgasbord of seafood nuzzled in seasoned rice. (via The Roasted Root)

14. Seared Mushrooms Stuffed With Homemade Pesto: This recipe is like the tale of two textures. Those browned mushrooms add earthiness, while the bright green pesto brightens the plate and bite. (Spain on a Fork)

15. Tortilla Española: You can’t have tapas without a traditional potato tortilla. All you need are potatoes, eggs, good olive oil, and a trusty skillet to dish out what is unquestionably considered a perfect tapa. (via Savvy Eats)

Tapas are all about sharing; if you have a must-try tapas recipe, share it with us on Instagram.

(Additional Reporting by Yasmein James)

Michelle Swift
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