Cindy Kennedy's Posts Tagged 'tapas' (4)

Burritos get a downsizing while going upscale with a steak strip filling. Appetizer sizes are typically six inches in diameter, but these are even smaller at four inches. They're still extra hearty bites with their super-sized fillings. Really, the only way to get them this small is to use homemade flour tortillas. I've included a quick and easy recipe below that will produce 18 of these little two-bite…

No Tex-Mex Tapas platter would be complete without grilled shrimp. In a medium size, they're another two-bite appetizer that pairs beautifully with sauces and favorite after-work beverages. This recipe calls for my "Fab Five" of Tex-Mex seasonings for a marinade. My dipping sauce utilizes guajillo peppers for their tangy taste and a little heat that builds with each bite. What a pairing! Baked flour tortilla chips add…

Crimini mushrooms, also known as "baby bellas," are just the right size for hearty tapas. Featuring a nice earthy color with equally robust flavors, they're more rustic than button mushrooms. These perfectly sized appetizers really are young portabellas (portobellos/portobellas) - or as most experts will state, portabellas are just overgrown criminis.



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Just as Texans have adapted many of Mexico's popular dishes, it seems only natural to borrow from Spain as well. Tapas make after-work gatherings and pre-dinner drinks even more enjoyable. In fact, every get-together should kick off with this little bite-size ritual. In the next few blog postings, I'll provide a few favorites so you'll always have ideas for a "small plate" filled with "great flavor" ready for your…