What Exactly Are Tempting Tapas All About?

[heat123]

I am new and a host is interested in tempting tapas as part of the Desperate houswives show. What are they and are there recipes anyone can share?

thanks!

 

[pchefinski]

The Savory Cheese Crostini recipe is in the Fall/Winter Season's Best (p4), and with it, there are 3 of the 4 toppings.. (The 4th is the Garlic Shrimp topping, which I copied for you). I transferred the "Quick Tips" information from my TEMPTING TAPAS TRAINING BOOKLET for you too. The rest of the booklet is just instructions on how to make the crostinis (which is the same as the directions in the SB) and some tips on how to cross-sell items. If you want that information, I can copy it over for you as well, just let me know. Also, if the attachment doesn't work for you, I can post it for you in PDF format.

Best of luck with your show, and let us know how it goes!

God bless,
Amanda

 

[Admin Greg]

Hi there! Welcome to the forum. Tapas are small, savory dishes that are typically served as appetizers or snacks in Spanish cuisine. They can include a variety of ingredients such as olives, cured meats, cheeses, seafood, and vegetables. Some popular tapas dishes include patatas bravas (fried potatoes with spicy tomato sauce), croquetas (fried croquettes filled with ham or cheese), and tortilla española (potato and onion omelette). As for recipes, there are many different variations and it really depends on your personal taste. However, here's a simple recipe for patatas bravas that you can try:Ingredients:
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into small cubes
- 1 can of diced tomatoes
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for fryingInstructions:
1. Heat a generous amount of olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the potatoes and fry until they are golden and crispy. Remove them from the pan and set aside.
2. In the same pan, sauté the onion and garlic until they are soft and translucent.
3. Add the can of diced tomatoes, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes until it thickens.
4. Add the fried potatoes to the pan and mix them with the tomato sauce. Let it cook for an additional 5 minutes.
5. Serve hot as a delicious tapas dish.Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions or need more recipe ideas. Enjoy your tapas night!