Moira’s Spanish Kitchen Tapas

In Spanish cuisine a tapa is an appetizer or snack which can be either hot or cold. These small dishes are often combined to make a full meal or for sharing with friends over a glass or two of wine.

The common story regarding the origin of tapas, is that they were small slices of meat or bread served in bars so that people could use them to cover their drinks to keep the flies out. The word tapa is Spanish for “to cover”. Nowadays, in many cities in Spain, tapas have grown into a sophisticated cuisine, with many famous Spanish chefs developing their own unique offerings.

This month, I have created a few simple dishes for you to prepare in your own kitchen and I hope you enjoy them and get inspired to create your own tapas.